Many years ago I spoke to Mr Franklin “editor of Control Column” regarding manufacturing drawings for early aeroplanes etc, and he told me that he had drawings for various types etc, and whilst I know where some of these drawings ended up after he passed away, I have not been able to find out where they all went to.
I know that some went to the Shuttleworth collection and some went to Newark, but there was supposed to be an almost complete set of drawings for the BE2b/c, Vimy and O/400, as well as some for Scarff rings and interupter mechanisms, the locations of these drawings “and others” have remained somewhat elusive.
The majority of these drawings came from companies in Lincolnshire, who built aircraft during WW1, but I have since heard that he might also have acquired some drawings from the late Mr Brian Robinson “Stockport”.
Can anyone please let me know if these drawings still survive and if so, where they are located ?.
Bob T.
By: sopwith.7f1 - 25th July 2015 at 09:36
Hi T.O
I thought it might be worth trying to jog peoples memories again, as it would be great if we could find the drawings.
I also heard from another source, that N.F possibly acquired copies of the F2b drawings which were found in the Liverpool area, for possible use in a build/rebuild.
Again, some of what I wrote is based on hearsay, but you never know, it might just lead to the missing drawings etc.
Bob T.
By: TwinOtter23 - 24th July 2015 at 19:12
……. but there was supposed to be an almost complete set of drawings for the BE2b/c, Vimy and O/400, as well as some for Scarff rings and interupter mechanisms, the locations of these drawings “and others” have remained somewhat elusive.
My previous posts on this subject in the Drawings thread remains valid; I would hazard a guess that any items you mention (if they existed as NF advised) were moved on elsewhere before he passed away – I do not believe that they were at Hawton Road when he passed away.
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July 24, 2015 at 10:38 am