my first reply seemed to disappear 🙁 stupid phones!!!

they are one in the same…later Typhoons and Tempests shared the elevators (in fact the entire tail unit)

I would be really interested to find out what sabre parts you have found as part of my project (RB396) is to catalogue all surviving parts. PM me if you would like.

dave

You would be surprised that some very small parts make a big impact on the project 🙂 it may also help to fill big gaps in the technical data as well 🙂

I was wondering if anyone knew who was selling the Typhoon wing parts that were mentioned on here? There were some large sections and they are perhaps some items that I was not aware existed…would appreciate any info 🙂 I am looking for any parts for RB396 and in particular wing parts (to tie up the drawings and measurements I have). Were they sold?

Thanks in advance for any help
Dave

The good news is that the recovered parts (prop pieces, undercarriage leg and some aluminium skins) will eventually be on display in a local museum and not scrapped. Unfortunately F/Lt Woodward was not recovered and it is believed that a recovery was attempted after the war, perhaps it was before authorisation was needed 🙁

It always amazes me whenever I see the negativity around projects…I have had this over many years. If as much effort went into offering positive support (no I don’t necessarily mean financial) then more things might happen…lots of influential people read these forums and negativity can only harm.

One of the many questions I am always asked is ‘what do you want to achieve with your project’ and for many years now my ultimate goal is an airworthy aircraft in tribute to all the crews….is it possible? of course it is, it was done in trying circumstances with far less technology so why not? it may not be me that finishes it but I will certainly start it and why not think big?

I for one wish anyone involved all the luck in the world and I really hope they give it a good go…I wish everyone would wish them luck and support.

The direction of the thread is a little unfair, there is an awful lot of original and genuine typhoon parts in Rogers project. I have nothing but admiration for the time and effort Roger has put in to raise the profile of the typhoon and it’s crew (as far as I know he has no tempest specific cockpit ‘frames’, whatever they may be, and there is no sea fury fuselage used).

on a different note….what i wouldn’t give for some of the rumours to be true and a pair of wings turn up like the spitfire ones above!!! they can be made but nothing like having the real thing to work from 🙂