WW2 collection to go under the hammer

They do, and they’re already aware of the sale. Bill was a Trustee of the SPT for a long time.

Didn’t the Shackleton guys at Coventry need more props after the theft from their stores?

I am glad i posted this,i thought someone may have been interested in some of these things and the story behind them 🙂

Shackleton did not fly until the early 1950s………….!!!

March 9th, 1949 is not the early 1950s.

An undercarriage…as opposed to the stands most plastic models come with.;)

The sale, taking place in Sutton and organised by Cambridgeshire auctioneers Cheffins, even includes a full size replica Spitfire.

The aircraft, which has a fully instrumented cockpit and stands on an undercarriage,

And here I always thought Spitfires had paws – well my cat does 😀

Aviation enthusiasts could land themselves a piece of history when rare aircraft engines which date from the Second World War go under the hammer.

The sale, taking place in Sutton and organised by Cambridgeshire auctioneers Cheffins, even includes a full size replica Spitfire.

The aircraft, which has a fully instrumented cockpit and stands on an undercarriage, has a guide price of £10,000 and comes on a trailer ready to assemble at shows.

Another highlight is an unused Packard Merlin 28 V12 engine, understood to have originated from Canada that could be sold for as much as £30,000.

The collection also includes a boxed set of props from a Second World War Avro Shackleton bomber, with a guide price of £1,000 to £2,000.

There are also demonstration Rolls-Royce Griffon engines that were used in Spitfires and the Shackleton, Rolls Royce Merlin engines, used in Spitfires and Lancaster Bombers, and Alvis Leonides radial engines, used in a variety of aircraft such as Percival Prince and Westland helicopters.

The 250 piece collection originally belonged to aviation enthusiast Bill Richards, from Bolton, who passed away in March last year.

He had a particular interest in the Second World War and would showcase his collection at various events across the country – including those at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford.

Cheffins auctioneer Jerry Curzon said: “Mr Richards had a lifelong passion for period aircraft – in particular Spitfires.

“Initially he started his collection with just engines and – with the help of his family – would take them along to various shows and fire them up.

“In addition to other cockpit instruments and parts, he also had a full size, replica, fibre glass Spitfire. He spent considerable time and effort ensuring that it looked just right.

“It’s similar to those that you sometimes see outside airbases and would have been displayed at shows for static demonstrations and to raise money for various charities and organisations. It was in demand all over the country.

“For someone with enough room and an interest in this type of thing, it’s a great toy. Or I would think there might be a number of museums that would be keen to take it. It’s an incredibly unusual item, certainly I’ve never heard of one at auction before.”

Mr Curzon added: “We feel very privileged to have been chosen by Mr Richards’ family to sell his collection. We’re sure that it will fire the enthusiasm of collectors and restorers alike.”

Mr Richards’ daughter, Tammy, said: “The collection was very much a labour of love. The whole family would travel around the country to different shows. We did it for years.

“We would love to carry on but since dad passed away it’s been very difficult. Unfortunately we just don’t have the time – or the technical expertise. Dad was very keen on keeping the engines’ heritage alive and preserving it for future generations.”

The Bill Richards Collection will be sold at Cheffins’ Machinery Saleground in Sutton, near Ely, from 10.30am on Saturday, March 19.

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I didn’t read the article past that mistake.

Shackleton did not fly until the early 1950s………….!!!

The collection also includes a boxed set of props from a Second World War Avro Shackleton bomber, with a guide price of £1,000 to £2,000.

Second World War Shackleton?