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May 10, 2007 at 6:19 pm in reply to: WWII ACES that you have personally met? #1311894

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WW2 Combat Veterans

Great thread – I have had the pleasure and honour of hosting three Spitfire combat veterans here at my pub in Canada.

1. Mr. Stephen Butte, DFC 403 Sqn

http://www.acesofww2.com/Canada/aces/butte.htm

2. Mr. Don Campbell also flew with Mr. Butte in 403 Sqn.

3. Mr. Bill Hockey – His story appears in “SPITFIRE II the Canadians” by Robert Bracken

There have been many others who have made the trek to visit The Spitfire Arms because of my passion for Commonwealth Aviation history and to have a look at the large display showcasing a small portion of my personal collection. There are eleven signatures on our “Wall of remembrance” from WW2 RCAF, RAF and RNZAF pilots, mechanics, instructors, bomber crew etc. plus many more post WW2 RCAF members.

The most enjoyable aspect of running my pub is when I have the opportunity to sit and listen to their stories, sharing a pint and hearing first hand accounts from the past.

IF YOU LIKE YOUR FREEDOM – THANK A VETERAN, not once a year but whenever the opportunity presents itself. We lose living history every day, soon will only have their memories.

Cheers,
Troy R. Kirkby, Publican
The Spitfire Arms Alehouse
spitfirearms.com

April 26, 2007 at 2:19 pm in reply to: B-17M #1326679

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Cool but not real

I believe that is NOT a true story, rather a model builders dream.

Cheers,
Troy Kirkby
Lancaster KB882 Restoration Team

March 21, 2007 at 7:16 pm in reply to: CFB Greenwood, NS Dak 655B #1266726

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Hi guys,

According to the lads, this DC-3 has WW2 history and was retired from RCAF service in 1968 then went into storage ever since. Aside from the outside storage damage over several decades, most of the main panel instrumentation is missing. I’ll have more photos next week as I’ll be assisting again Tuesday March 27th to remove the contents of the fuselage for inspection/storage. They plan to restore and place her with the other display aircraft in the Aeropark in front of the Museum. The Curator told me that this Dak flew out of Greenwood in the 1950’s which leads me to believe it will be finnished in a livery scheme from that era.

Troy

November 18, 2006 at 10:41 pm in reply to: Any more British Heavy Bomber restorations?? (2006/7 Zombie) #1302196

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Hi Hal;
let’s see,i’m trying to find in my pile of books and mags of a frog lanc
in the pacific on a small protectoric on it’s wheels and one engine still
attacted.Everyone has overlooked this one.Here in Canada we could
get three more up,but for commies in the parliment!

let me know how you make out.
wolfgang. [email]condorflt@rogers.com[/email]

“frog” Lanc?? You must be refering to the recovery of NX664 (WU21) Restoration undertaken by the Le Bourget, Paris group of Ailes Anciennes. Recovery took place in the late 1980’s. Website is currently unavailable – I visited them in 2003, great people doing an amazing job of restoring this Lanc to French Navy configuration. Photo from the Nanton Lancaster Museum website.

As far as “commies” in Parliment we have yet to meet any during our restoration of Lancaster KB882 in Edmundston, NB.

Troy

October 10, 2006 at 3:06 pm in reply to: What do you collect? #1256681

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My stuff

I’ll throw in here too! My true passion is a combination of old Francis-Barnett motorbikes (I currently have four including the one my Great-Grandfather bought new in 1953) FB literature, sales accessories…but more to the climate of this thread:

1) RCAF Avro Lancaster MK. X – anything and everything, collection includes photos, adverts, manuals, old and new plastic and metal kits, instruments, RR engine bits, cameras & accessories, STORIES from those who served AND the big project – complete cockpit/nose section replica of KB882
2) Canadian built and ex TCA Avro Lancastrian photos, time schedules, manuals
3) WW2 to pre 1968 RCAF aircraft photos, manuals, log books, training literature, props, uniforms, mess dinnerware…etc

There’s a bit more info on the links below.

Cheers – Troy

http://www.spitfirearms.com/museum.html
http://www.lancaster-kb882.freeservers.com/photo5.html

October 5, 2006 at 4:19 pm in reply to: McDonnell F2H Banshee #1263428

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McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee serial number 126402

There’s one just up the road from me at the Shearwater Aviation Museum in Darmouth, Nova Scotia. See attached link below.

Cheers,
Troy

http://www.shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca/exhibits/banshee.htm

September 22, 2006 at 3:37 pm in reply to: Last Shoreham….Possibly!! #1283187

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You say the word and I’ll get the event rolling!

September 22, 2006 at 2:46 pm in reply to: Last Shoreham….Possibly!! #1283351

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Long distance perspective

This thread has been a good read. I try not to post my personal thoughts on this type of thing but I would like to share my perspective.

In my part of the world, rural Nova Scotia, Canada, I’m in an unfortunate position – not one Aerojumble to be found anywhere! As a collector, eBay has provided me with opportunities to acquire items otherwise unavailable. While I’ve tried to establish a network of sources around the globe – eBay presents an ever ready supply needed for my projects. Evil or not, the world is a much smaller place with the advent of internet auction houses. And I KNOW that I’ve paid dearly for some things but also been fortunate with many good deals.

I agree with many comments that our hobby (passion or sickness, my better half has HER own opinion) does not have a limitless supply – however there are always people buying with the intention to sell for profit.

I wish the organizers well and hope your dedication to our hobby is recognized and applauded.

Just my two cents!
Cheers,
Troy

September 20, 2006 at 3:25 pm in reply to: Battle project #1285741

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Blind panel

Hi Peter, can you email me re: blind panel – needing two at the moment. One for my Anson and the other for my Lancaster main panel projects.

Thanks,
Troy

September 7, 2006 at 2:15 pm in reply to: July 2006 Lancaster KB882 photos #1304017

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P_J – immediate plans are to preserve what we have so little further deterioration occurs. Building a hangar and workshop are top of the list so that real restoration work can take place. KB882 will be restored in her post WW2 RCAF silver and white livery. This is to include cameras and photographic accessories as she last flew with 408 Squadron. We ultimately desire to have her in ground running/taxi condition.

Cheers,
Troy

May 6, 2006 at 1:03 am in reply to: WWII Aviation Pubs (2004 thread) #1298344

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The Spitfire Arms

Not sure if you’re interested in “new” WW2 inspired pubs but that’s what I designed and built four years ago here in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Still have family in London (Islington area mainly) where my nan was born and raised until she married my Canadian grandfather during the war. She was a WAAF and her photo is proudly displayed in the pub along with many RCAF, RAF and Commonwealth artifacts inside a large glass case.

Cheers,
Troy Kirkby, Publican
http://www.spitfirearms.com

May 2, 2006 at 4:03 pm in reply to: The Day-Glo thread…. #1304592

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RCAF Lancaster KB851

Here’s a great colour photo of Firebee carrier Lancaster KB851 Mk.10DC taken at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in 1961.

Photo from the collection of Mr. Richard Banigan.

Enjoy!
Troy

April 20, 2006 at 5:53 pm in reply to: Rigid airships: R-100/101 and Hindenburg #1320460

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R-100 over Montreal

Thought this thread would enjoy the attached photo I recently purchased.

Not sure if it is a published image but it came from a private estate sale.

Cheers,
Troy

March 30, 2006 at 7:04 pm in reply to: Lancaster ammunition track diagrams? #1337322

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Lanc drawings

Hi Mike – I purchased the complete set of drawings some time ago. Although haven’t actually looked through all 22,000!

I’m preparing to visit the UK next week but will try to dig them out and have a look round.

Cheers,
Troy

March 4, 2006 at 5:05 am in reply to: Lancaster control wheel on eBay #1361689

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Ebay auctions V.S. keeping it to ourselves…

Cees, when does it become “common” knowedge that these items are offered for sale V.S. should we keep them to ourselves? It’s a global village after all.

I cannot speak for any other forum user but this eBay item was emailed to me a few hours after I found it myself as an FYI situation.

I just thought that the starting price was quite high. In addition to my aviation passion I have other things that I find myself spending spare (or not so spare) money on. Aside from my ex-wife that is!

I collect things relating to but not inclusive of:

Global Breweries, Francis-Barnett motorcycles, Early settlers to my locality, Mk. X. Avro Lancasters, RCAF Bomber and Fighter Command, Art Deco – everything, Victorian furniture, bone china, vintage toys…and the list goes on and on and on.

Although I have many international contacts for these things, I feel that outside information allows me to make decisions regarding my purchases. Should we exclude this forum as a possible source of info? I don’t know, perhaps you are right that eBay related auctions shuold be censored…but that’s an ugly word isn’t it?

Just my thoughts.

Cheers,
Troy
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