NAM’s website & social media feeds are reporting that in the coming weeks they are acquiring an ‘incomplete’ Puma helicopter for the collection in eastern Nottinghamshire.
Due in from RAF Cranwell in the not too distant future.
By: TwinOtter23 - 12th July 2019 at 15:55
Thanks Rocketeer I’ll pass on that info.
TonyT – I’m advised that it’s more hassle to keep having to change a linked PDF file (which is a dynamic document – initial release from yesterday already changed) as opposed to using the email link option – the file is attached to this post. They are aware of & in contact with the company in #75
By: TonyT - 12th July 2019 at 12:59
Incidentally
http://www.ross-aviation.co.uk/turmo…nes-available/
Bet they were from below, they ranged from 1250 to 850ish
By: TonyT - 12th July 2019 at 12:46
I dont understand why they never simply linked the PDF to the page rather than ask for it.
Incidently did you approach the people who own this I mentioned earlier, as it still retains the lower firewalls etc.
By: Rocketeer - 12th July 2019 at 12:45
I have standby attitude indicators
By: TwinOtter23 - 11th July 2019 at 20:23
A fresh update about the Puma XW208 rebuild project has just been added to the NAM website and it details the current status of the search for parts.
By: TwinOtter23 - 13th December 2018 at 23:15
I’m fairly certain that the Puma project already has both seats, but just in case I will let the team leader know! Thanks again for another heads-up!!
By: TonyT - 13th December 2018 at 16:11
Pilot and co pilots seats on evil bay if you haven’t got them in it.
By: TwinOtter23 - 29th July 2018 at 15:51
As promised here’s a Puma update photo from yesterday!
By: TwinOtter23 - 28th July 2018 at 11:28
The helicopter community involvement has been very encouraging and greatly appreciated; it is one of the reasons that NAM is trying a helicopter event in August 2019!
http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/2018_Special-Events
I’m heading over to NAM later today and I’ll try and get some photos that I can post!
By: Seafuryfan - 26th July 2018 at 21:43
It’s great progress indeed, and means a lot in particular to those from the Puma community. It’s good to read that the RAF and wider helicopter community are being so supportive. Well done!
By: TwinOtter23 - 26th July 2018 at 20:18
Thank you for the feedback everyone, much appreciated and I will make sure that it is fed back into the team at Newark – once again a big public thank you to VARSITY & the team at East Midlands Aeropark for helping to make this happen – thank you all!
As for the level/detail of the rebuild, that’s a good question. Over the years XW208 has been subject to a considerable amount of ‘spares recovery’ work, so returning functionality is a secondary aim; the main priority at the moment is to get a complete structure together.
The project leader is an ex-Puma guy and he is doing a great job, with lots of support from in the RAF and the wider helicopter community; so NAM is following his guidance quite closely and even its current state today c/w tail boom is perhaps more than was originally hoped for back in February!
By: Seafuryfan - 26th July 2018 at 18:41
TwinOtter, are museum volunteers completing the Puma mainly externally at the moment? I’m wondering if hidden systems will be worked on in the long run (such as hydraulic lines, and transmission components). Thanks.
By: Blue_2 - 26th July 2018 at 16:12
Nice work!
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 26th July 2018 at 15:35
Excellent news, not an easy job! Well done team pooma!
TT
By: TwinOtter23 - 26th July 2018 at 12:42
Puma tail boom successfully fitted this morning photos in this gallery! http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/gallery
By: TwinOtter23 - 26th July 2018 at 10:15
Brief update – most of the EBAY parts mentioned above are already covered by items in NAM’s growing inventory of Puma parts!
Whispers coming through that the boom will be fitted this morning; sadly I’m unable to be over there today, but will keep people updated if and when any photos are added to this gallery! http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/gallery
By: TwinOtter23 - 23rd July 2018 at 18:35
I’m not sure about the full extent of the growing parts holding, but I will flag these up to the #PumaXW208rebuild team just in case!
Thank you for your continued interest in the project. 🙂
By: TonyT - 23rd July 2018 at 16:55
Take it you have these
By: TwinOtter23 - 19th June 2018 at 20:05
Evening Ant.H – yes the boom is in good condition & at the present time NAM is working on a refit strategy; no problems with “thread hijack” – more than happy to engage in Puma related discussions, wherever they may lead! 🙂
By: Ant.H - 19th June 2018 at 19:52
WL747,
Please click the following link for several images of ‘TIGE’ which show her displayed in Bristow colours. Appears she was roaded to IHM from Norwich, a bit of a drive!
https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/G-TIGE
Apologies for the thread hijack, that tailboom for ‘208 looks to be in great condition.
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