Interesting that the advert identifies the airframe as MW404 (Indian AF serial HA557). Although the contact given is Gerry Cooper, the airframe for sale is of course neither G-PEST nor G-TEMT.

It’s been well known that ‘404 has been stored since recovery and there was speculation on the web at one time that ‘404 might have been one of the airframes noted in the Hemswell area a while back see: http://www.hawkertempest.se/MW404MW758.htm

The advert though illustrates the fuselage with an engine fitted (presumably the original) and says about the project that it has been “dry stored since recovery from India in 1985 ……”

The ad includes a Wright Cyclone 3350.

I see someone has just put up a link concerning the sale of MW376 – I believe that’s a completely different project isn’t it – once at Spanhoe, then Audley End, then France and more recently offered up by it’s latest owner who I vaguely recall was in the US ….either way that linked thread in Mark V’s post is not about MW404.

Tim

Yes a thoroughly enjoyable event. It was obvious from the progress made that you have all put in many many hours of work in cold and difficult conditions. The QRA sheds and excellent state of the aircraft are a real tribute to your efforts and it was good to see the level of support by the public on the night.

I realise it wasn’t truly part of your event, but afterwards it was nice to see your neighbours with the Buccaneer taking it out too for an engine at night run. I’ll put up shots here of that as others have illustrated the Lightning so well.

There is something atmospheric about witnessing night running of aircraft and we’re looking forward to putting on a good show at our (Air Atlantique) Classic Flight Night Engine Run on at Coventry 13 Dec, which will also include jet action (excuse the “plug”). 😉

Tim

Where have you been hiding?;) The aircraft’s display pilot sadly suffered a mild stroke – though the good news is that he is now much better and hopefully on the way to full recovery. In a quite separate blow for the SV, the company which operated (though doesn’t own) the aircraft went into administration. All this has been well reported on the web over the last several months.

Tim

on that same thread, if you scroll down you get this 🙂

Yes – but I see the caption above the photo of that partly restored Hurricane says: “I have been indirectly involved with a Hurricane Mk. I, recovered from the beach at Dunkirk it is currently being restored to flying condition. It was flown by the subject of my book, “Down to Earth”, Squadron Leader K.B. McGlashan AFC.

Here’s an image of the aircraft;”.

So it is NOT the Murmansk Hurricane which is the subject of the recovery photos. but another, one recovered from Dunkirk and the subject of a book by that poster:rolleyes:

Tim

Dragon Rapide G-ALBC from Elmdon in 1962.
Tim

The first post says they were London buses. Although they may be ex UK as they’re right hand drive half cab double deckers, they’re not actually London Transport (not RTs nor Routemasters) and appear to be Bristols. They may have been masquerading for some tourist use abroad as ex LT as they’ve been painted red! I don’t claim to be a bus expert but had a bit of an interest in road transport history!

Tim

The late Tony Woollett, who was a renowned artist and aircraft model maker, researched the schemes for his models very carefully. He specialised in inter-war civilian types. When his collection was auctioned in 1999 Christie’s produced an excellent illustrated catalogue. I attended the auction and found the aircraft models were simply stunning examples.

You may find it revealing to get hold of a copy of the catalogue, for on page 118 is a superb photo of his model of G-AEKL resplendent in burgundy and gold.

I see someone has put a picture on the web though it looks as if they’ve brightened the shot as the colours shown in the original catalogue (and what I recall of the model itself) were of a rich darker burgundy. Hope this helps.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1032645526032779433NUyrsP

Tim