With al the interest in the magnificent exploits of the present flying Vimy replica (NX71MY),I thought you might be interested in these rather poor photos of the aftereffects of the fire that ended the flying career of the first flying replica,G-AWAU, at Manchester Airport in 1973.The fire service are still in attendance in the first photo.
By: Russ - 26th August 2005 at 21:51
It is indeed the one at Hendon
Thank You sir! 😉 😀
By: The Blue Max - 26th August 2005 at 21:38
I seem to remember reading somwhere that the cause was put dowm to static ! So that means that there are two Rolls Royce Eagles sitting in Hendon with very little time on them!!!!
By: cestrian - 26th August 2005 at 20:31
It is indeed the one at Hendon
By: Russ - 26th August 2005 at 19:41
is this the one now in the RAFM Hendon?
By: cestrian - 26th August 2005 at 19:11
I think the official explanation was the reflection of the hot sun(yes we do have sunny days in Manchester!) from the highly polished engine cowling onto the fabric of the wing.
By: Avro's Finest - 26th August 2005 at 18:37
How long did it fly for?
I seem to remember reading that it was only a very short while.
The next time I see Dizzy Addicot I’ll ask him, he flew it.
By: Mark12 - 26th August 2005 at 17:54
Fascinating pics. What caused it.
It looks like in comparison, the Duxford Rapide got off lightly.
I believe at the time, the cause was put down to concentration of the sun’s rays from a concave reflective surface.
Takes some believing.
Mark
By: GASML - 26th August 2005 at 16:42
Fascinating pics. What caused it.
It looks like in comparison, the Duxford Rapide got off lightly.
By: JDK - 26th August 2005 at 14:31
Though ‘original’ doesn’t do justice to the work undertaken to rebuild them.
Excellent article in Control Column IIRC.
What a waste of a great project.
By: cestrian - 26th August 2005 at 14:01
Original Rolls-Royce Eagles
By: The Blue Max - 26th August 2005 at 13:31
Loverly to see the pics, what were the engines used on this rep?
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