MkIII G-ADIN, remains still with family in Northamptonshire since it crashed at Sywell in 1935. All remains original to A/C, new engine sourced and been accessed as flyable. Project in stored state until all parts of the puzzle fit into place and the large sum of cash required is available.

Great project, Popjoys are still out there if you look about. Are there any original drawings available?

props hit under power bending first blade, no power being developed after that so other blades bent backwards.

Sad news, thoughts with the families of those involved 🙁

What’s happening at Weston these days ??

Stunning.

If I remember correctly whilst at Ringway the Vimy was kept in an inflatable dome (someone was obviously worried about Manchester’s reputation for rain) where it could be visted by the public: I know because I did.
In the end the weather during the visit was hot and dry and IIRC there was an argument as to whether it was a static discharge from the time in the dome or the sun reflecting off the cowlings that caused the fire. (A Manc scally setting it alight was never a theory).

I seem to recall reading that it was static build up due to it being in the dome that caused the fire.