In days long past, the Rolls Royce Falcon in the Collection’s Bristol F2b was always described as the oldest working RR aero-engine in the world by the commentator of the day. This seems to have fallen by the wayside as a point of interest…I assume it still the case though?
By: ErrolC - 8th October 2013 at 19:25
Shall I take it up with PJ next time I’m on his Gulfstream?
I note that that one is listed as ‘Display Status: In Storage Wing.’, rather than flying on a regular basis.
It’s been a couple of years since I’ve heard the commentary, but they might say ‘oldest flying’?
By: Robbo - 8th October 2013 at 13:08
Errol, this website seems to be at odds with that statement http://aviation.technomuses.ca/collections/artifacts/aircraft/BristolF2BFighter/
By: ErrolC - 8th October 2013 at 11:17
The commentary at Masterton claims that TVAL’s is the oldest operating one.
http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/anzac-wwi-air-show/masterton
By: Robbo - 8th October 2013 at 10:48
I seem to remember that the engine in Guy Black’s Bristol Fighter was billed as being older than the Collection’s example during its brief flying career. Since that Bristol Fighter no longer flies, I presume the title of oldest flying RR engine goes to the Collection’s Falcon.
By: Mike J - 8th October 2013 at 10:11
It depends on how old the engine in the Peter Jackson (formerly TFC) F.2b in New Zealand is in comparison.
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