We got G-EUKS Ex- VH-UKS from Oz in feb this year, we had always wanted one. The aircraft is in “GOOD” condition, will need new main spars etc.The cirrus II engine has gone for O/H.
Civil Aircraft.
What EXCELLENT news. I never thought that a fixed wing Widgeon would ever grace UK skies again – wish you all the best with the restoration.
Tim
Westland Widgeon III VH-UKS was reportedly moved to the UK in April this year and registered this September as G-EUKS to R. I. Souch. It went to Australia straight from Westlands in 1929 and was operated there until it overturned in a forced landing in 1947 then was stored. Reports say that the aircraft’s surviving components are pretty complete.
Tim
Previously covered here: http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=96896&highlight=Horten+229
Tim
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the evening – here’s a shot from last year’s event.
Tim
AACF Volunteer
http://www.classicflight.com

I posted illustrations of the hangar some time ago on this forum. See attached thread and scroll down. The aerodrome is Tadcaster. The farm its now part of is owned by Leeds Uni.
Tim
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=67828&highlight=Tadcaster
Some ex military types are operated by the FIO. I used to be a member – they’re a really friendly and professional group. See: http://www.fio.es
Bill
Glad you like the photo. According to reports, in the 1960s the airframe received some TLC from the RCAF base at Trenton. The original fabric was deteriorating in places so was sensitively patched up, reputedly using some reconstructed material from the NASM in the USA. Components from several D.VIIs were found to have been embodied in the machine but it was said to be unclear whether that had occurred in service or post capture.
Tim
It certainly hasn’t just turned up. It’s been the pride and joy of the museum for many years and certainly isn’t hidden away!
Here’s a shot I took of it in 2008. I’ll try to turn up the notes I made at the time after discussing its origins and restoration history with them.
Tim

Here’s a shot of the wings during their preparation for move to Barry’s workshop. In this view you can see the registration. In the background is a certain Mr RPS. 🙂 I do have some pictures of the rest being loaded onto a vehicle but that’s censored as it shows Barry in shorts and his knees are classified. 😀
Tim

Here she is in a shot I took during our “Night Engine Run” event last December.
Tim
AACF Volunteer

Already covered at the time. See: http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=101036
Excellent photo report – thanks for putting these on the Forum – interesting insight into a rarely mentioned collection.
*cough*
Two names. Same airfield.
Moggy
Two posters same time – both right. 😉
I seem to recall it was at Headcorn.
Tim
Great news
Can anyone suggest a collective noun for Proctors?
A “perfection” of Proctors.:D
Tim