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March 23, 2013 at 5:49 pm in reply to: Hampden Cockpit Reconstruction #953844

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Just to echo what others have said – just great work.

Well done to all involved.

Tim

March 13, 2013 at 9:46 pm in reply to: I.A.C. Martinet 145 #962735

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Might be worth contacting the people on this thread

http://www.ipmsireland.com/forum/yaf_postsm7092_Need-help-regarding-IAC-Miles-Martinet-145-markings-question.aspx

Thunderbird167,

Thanks I will see if I can make contact.

Regards,

Tim

March 13, 2013 at 9:22 pm in reply to: I.A.C. Martinet 145 #962740

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Tony / Thunderbird167 / wiessoo,

Many thanks for the replies and information, as always it is appreciated, Tony I would certainly be interested in a scan of 145 as this is a new one to me.

I believe there are a number of photos in existence of 145 in store at Baldonnel but the only one I have seen is this recent e-bay find.

Regards,

Tim

March 12, 2013 at 9:06 pm in reply to: Westland Wyvern Project Thread. #963882

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Hi Rob,

Thats a nice find and in good condition, was it picked up at the time of the accident?

Regards,

Tim

February 28, 2013 at 8:27 pm in reply to: Help with Photos of Martinet MS902 Restoration #979171

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We’ve got this section in the Manx Aviation & Military Museum collection. There is no provenance for it although it is most likely from one of 11 Air Gunnery School’s aircraft.

Derbyhaven,

Thank you for the update I was unaware that the Manx Aviation & Military Musuem held this part. I have added this to my list of surviving parts, does the museum hold any photographs of No.11 AGS Martinets?

Kind regards,

Tim

February 24, 2013 at 8:53 pm in reply to: Help with Photos of Martinet MS902 Restoration #984073

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Hi Tim, you probably already know about this one but the lovely little Sywell aviation museum have this Martinet canopy section.

Rob

edit.. apologies as just realised this is an old thread.

Hi Rob,

I do have a note and photo of this pilot hood does the display note if it is from a specific airframe or just one of the many that have survived?

Regards,

Tim

February 24, 2013 at 8:50 pm in reply to: Help with Photos of Martinet MS902 Restoration #984077

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The Berkshire Aviation Museum have (or at least had) another set of Martinet canopies that I gifted them back in around 2002. These came from HP143 of No1 Armament Practice Camp at RAF Fairwood. It made a forced landing in August (?) 1945 after engine failure.

Does anyone have any idea what markings it would have carried at the time?

How is the restoration at Woodley progressing? I haven’t been able to get there for years and the website updates are quite a way out of date now.

Zidante,

I was unaware that Berkshire Aviation Museum had the canopies from HP143, I was there a year ago and do not recall seeing them. I will ask the team to see if they are still on site was anything else recovered along with the hoods? With regard to progress I believe that steady progress is being made and that a commission has recently been placed to form new engine cowls. Sorry cannot help with the No.1 APC scheme.

Kind regards,

Tim

February 18, 2013 at 9:46 pm in reply to: Miles Martinet / Master Rudder Pedals #991480

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I recall supplying one of those canopy sections! Forgot it was that long ago! I don’t think it has massively progressed at Hawkinge due to other aircraft they have acquired.

Hello David,

It is shame this worthy project is currently in the doldrums, although with a lack of original drawings it is a mighty task. I was hoping to be able to measure up certain components including the seat attachment casting you can make out in the photo.

Thank you for the update.

Tim

February 18, 2013 at 9:20 pm in reply to: Miles Martinet / Master Rudder Pedals #991499

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Still no luck on the rudder pedals although I was kindly passed the following photo of the Master spares taken by Andy Wood of The Real Aeroplane Company at Breighton some twenty years ago. I thought this might be of interest, I count three sets of rudder pedals!

I understand these now reside at Hawkinge although I cannot seem to make contact with anyone to advise on progress with the Master. Has anyone any information on the current state of the restoration / reproduction?

Kind regards,

Tim

January 29, 2013 at 9:18 pm in reply to: Miles Martinet / Master Rudder Pedals #939663

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I Absolutley agree,Good stuff Brian;)
Now if you could persuade a certain Group leader to part with an Ex Martinet ,Mercury ,for the project ,that would be a miracle:p

Hi Andrew,

Not quite that alledged Martinet Mercury would be XXX, I always had my eye on XXV. Have you been round to the HQ recently and if so how is the collection getting on??

Tim

January 29, 2013 at 9:24 am in reply to: Miles Martinet / Master Rudder Pedals #940978

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Rob / Mike,

Thanks for the encouragement it is appreciated. Working space is a tad tight but hopefully this wil be resolved later in the year at which point components can be attached. In the mean time I do have access to the joinery shop at work so all is not lost.

Kind regards,

Tim

January 28, 2013 at 8:56 pm in reply to: Miles Martinet / Master Rudder Pedals #941458

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I wonder if you have contacted ARGOS they investigated a Martinet on Rousay in 2007.
http://www.crashsiteorkney.com/page25.htm

Hello Robert,

Thanks for the link, I am a member of ARGOS and my understanding is that no recovery can be made as the aircrafts specific indentity cannot be established and therefore no licence can be issued. I do however stand to be corrected on that last statement.

Regards,

Tim

January 28, 2013 at 8:50 pm in reply to: Miles Martinet / Master Rudder Pedals #941473

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Indeed Peter was and from memory he acquired a RR Kestrel ex Master from Dumfries and Galloway. Tony Smith was also interested in Master’s at one stage -Hawkinge also acquired Master parts years ago (thought wings).

David,

Further PM sent.

Regards,

Tim

January 28, 2013 at 8:49 pm in reply to: Miles Martinet / Master Rudder Pedals #941484

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The museum in Malta has a full set of cockpit glazing and I am sure a Windscreen give them a try they are most helpfull.

Museum Director: Ray Polidano
Museum Address: Malta Aviation Museum Foundation
Ta’Qali ATD 4000
Malta G.C.
Telephone: (00356) 21416095
Fax: (00356) 21419374
E-mail: [email]info@maltaaviationmuseum.com[/email]

Mike E

http://www.aircraftrestorationgroup.org

Hello Mike,

Thanks for the link, I recently tried to contact the guys on Malta but drew a blank. I assumed they wanted to keep hold of their well preserved artefact and probably thought me somewhat cheeky for even asking :rolleyes:. I will certainly try them again as even a loan of the rear skirting panels would be of great assistance.

Kind regards,

Tim

January 28, 2013 at 9:55 am in reply to: Miles Martinet / Master Rudder Pedals #942654

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Hello Tony,

Thanks I will drop you an e-mail when I get in tonight.

Kind regards,

Tim
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