Was at Wickenby today.
Round the back of the Big old Hangar thats now being refurbished is what look like a Napier sabre Engine. Its been dug up localy and clearly has impact damage to the front with the crank being bent down. It is certainly an H type configuration.
It looks Like some parts ( Covers / indution system ) have been removed, plugs still in it and leads attached to some as well as exhaust stacks ( bent ) on the port side.
Reason I mention this is I was told it going to be weighed in for scrap !!
I would call Cooper Arial Serveys if you are interested in it..
Regards
Mark Jones
By: Arabella-Cox - 27th July 2013 at 17:14
You need to call Thruster Air Services ( Thruster LLP ) or otherwise known as Onesky during normal working hours Monday to Friday.
They are undergoing a big refurbish of the Old hangar and stuff and Porter cabins are being moved all over the place so the phone has more than likely been disconnected for a short while. Keep trying.
Regards
Mark
By: DaveR - 27th July 2013 at 13:58
unable to get hold of them at the moment….airfield seems to be closed in general. Sent you a mail Mark.
Dave
By: Arabella-Cox - 27th July 2013 at 09:39
They won’t be scrapping the two Centaurus, they are worth a bit – especially if they still have their sleeves in.
Anon.
Called them yesterday and told them not to Scrap it as several people are interested in it.
If anyone is interested in it then call them direct and talk numbers.
Best Regards
Mark
By: Arabella-Cox - 25th July 2013 at 23:40
They won’t be scrapping the two Centaurus, they are worth a bit – especially if they still have their sleeves in.
Anon.
Never said they were, they are on stands sitting PTO up but outside at the mo. May be for parting or onward sale, I do not know..
By: Arabella-Cox - 25th July 2013 at 22:51
They won’t be scrapping the two Centaurus, they are worth a bit – especially if they still have their sleeves in.
Anon.
By: Arabella-Cox - 25th July 2013 at 21:44
I will call the guys Tomorrow and express an interest in it and tell them NOT to Scrap it ! Tey also have a couple of Centurases in good knick but non airworthy too.
Regards
Mark
By: suthg - 25th July 2013 at 10:56
Yes, any condition Sabre has more value than scrap and should be treated as valuable to someone, and even at a fair price. Shouldn’t someone be given the chance to own a damaged engine and be proud of it, clean it for viewing sakes even? Perhaps it is an Eagle 22 – even more sought after – a truly big beast. But there was probably never any that were crash landed and damaged. Yes, if it’s a Sabre, then let it be shared and claim the credit for finding it 🙂
By: DaveR - 25th July 2013 at 09:33
Mark,
Any chance you could message me if you get a few minutes (think your box is full)?
Cheers
Dave
By: DaveR - 25th July 2013 at 00:05
Hi Mark,
Just sent you a mail through here (can’t send pm’s to you)
Cheers
Dave
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