mrhennigerCheck out soon F-86 Canadiar on
pole out side Trenton City ice rink in thier
downtown next time through.
This is another Sabre on a pole down the road in Belleville.
Mike
mrhennigerNot likely. I think the plan is to set her aside and do nothing until the fall.
Mike
mrhennigergreat news Mike!
Good to see her going to a good home and also staying in canada! I do hope they keep the nose art star dust on her as a tribute to both the aircrafts history and Harry.
I haven’t heard anything about planned markings. It will be a while before they need to worry about that sort of thing.
Mike
mrhennigerAs some of you may, or may not be aware, there was some confusion created resulting from a recent statement by Vintage Wings of Canada who are in the process of acquiring Mr. Whereatt’s Hurricane MK XII. Comments received by some were a little dissappointing, but that sometimes happens. I vouch for Tim and the other staff of VWoC when I say they are people of the highest character and professionals all around. If that was not the case I wouldn’t be spending much of my spare time with them in a volunteer capacity.
To clarify the issue Tim Leslie released a statement today, I have included it below.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to send them my way and I will do my best to get an answer.
Mike
Unfortunately, through some miscommunication there was some concern raised. However, any misunderstanding between the two parties has been resolved the old fashioned way…talking plainly, honestly, and directly with one another. I suggest any speculation on what Vintage Wings intends to do with Mr. Whereatt’s Hurricane is purely that… speculation. We consider Mr. Whereatt’s workmanship to be of the
highest order. That being said, we are obliged to thoroughly inspect
the aircraft when it comes to our hangar – any operator would do the
same. As well, both parties agree the engine requires an overhaul.It is most regrettable that in an attempt to clarify a few aspects to those who take an interest in these matters regarding the status of this aircraft some missteps occurred. I take complete responsibility, neither Mr. Potter or Mr. Whereatt were party to any remarks made about the condition of Mr. Whereatt’s Hurricane or Vintage Wings intentions…those were mine. I will know better next time. Sometimes the best of intentions can be derailed by an innocent attempt to get the facts out.
Tim Leslie
Chief of Flying Operations
Vintage Wings of Canada
mrhennigerHi Mike,
Nothing wildly original to say except a ‘thanks’ for sharing the pics – keep them coming!
Cheers
You are welcome Jame! Let me know when you are going to be back in Canada. I’ll make sure I have some beer on ice.
Mike
mrhennigerMike
Whats the deal with the CF100 at CWH? Is she going back home to ottawa?
I don’t think the CAvM would be in any hurry to get her back. They already have a CF-100 in very good condition in their new jets section. They have another that apparently is going to be mounted on a pole. If if they did take it back I don’t think they have the space in the storage hanger. Might as well be at the CWH.
Mike
mrhennigerWould love to see more pics if you’ve got ’em.
Unfortunately that is all of them. I am not holding back on pics in that album.
Mike
mrhennigerGood to see the Hurri has gone to a good home, too 🙂
You are correct there. She is in good hands still, just different hands.
Mike
mrhennigerWill KZ321 be at Thunder over Michigan?
I don’t think they are too keen on going that far from home with a “new” airframe until they are familiar with it. Right now the plan is for the Spit and Mustang to go to Thunder.
Mike
mrhennigerAny guesses as to what might be flying, or does it depend on servicability and all that??
It all depends on serviceability and the weather as you have suggested. You would think that at the very least the Harvard would go up. The last I heard the Spit was waiting for a magneto. The Mustang would be a candidate as well, as would the classics. The Hurricane Mk IV is tucked away in the back corner of the hanger. The prop is not yet installed, so it is unlikely to see the sunlight yet, but I could be wrong.
Any idea what the plans are for Canada Day, or is it a little too soon yet? Wondering if they will be flying over to Rockcliffe to do their thing there, and then back over to Gatineau.
That is more than likely what they are planning. I find ground to air photos very difficult to get a Rockcliffe, so if I would suggest go the the CAvM early in the morning to get your static pics of what ever they drag outside, then head over to Gatineau for the flying activities. I will of course provide more details closer to the date.
Mike
mrhennigerMore News From VWoC
I received this statement from VWoc yesterday…
> Vintage Wings is in the process of acquiring Mr. Harry Whereatt’s Mark
> XII Hurricane that is presently located in his barn in Saskatchewan. We
> expect to ‘recover’ this aircraft to the Vintage Wings facilities in
> Gatineau sometime in early July. Though this Hurricane recently flew
> (within the last ten years), we intend a complete restoration to make it
> authentic…inclusive of not only an engine and prop overhaul, but a
> complete stripping of the fabric…replacing any pieces of the structure
> not considered original or in airworthy condition. We expect this
> restoration project will take two years, but are planning on three
> (coincident with the 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight in Canada).
>
> It is Vintage Wings hopes to have two airworthy Hurricanes in formation
> off of a Spitfire flying in Canadian skies – something that has likely
> not occurred for at least 60 years. This initiative is very much the
> idea of Mr. Michael Potter. Mr. Potter is committed to affording all
> Canadians an opportunity to rekindle interest in our aviation heritage.
> The 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight in Canada will happen in 2009
> and it is Vintage Wings desire to ensure this event is properly
> recognized.
I have also had the opportunity to visit VWoC a few times in the last few weeks, and have photographed the activities. I’ll start with the visitors to VWoC. A few visitors flew in for the grand opening of the hanger including the B-25 from the Canadian Warplane Heritage and Sandy Thompson in his Sea Fury. As well I have added a few photos of Ed Russell’s Hurricane taken during it’s annual. The Hurricane is back in Niagra now. You can find the picutres in this album…
http://community.webshots.com/album/550224472CQmEXS
You can always find pictures of the VWoC aircraft in this album…
http://community.webshots.com/album/549742440sWoaHR
If you would prefer to jump straight to the Hurricane arrival start with this picture…
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549742440/2914456980043471775mgpcTy
…the wings have been attached to the fuselage so keep skipping along to see a full shot of it.
I got a few shots of the Citabria parked outside starting with this one…
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549742440/2020860840043471775HXdvnO
The engine of the Tiger Moth was torn apart, and you can view the pictures of it starting with this one…
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549742440/2926687550043471775pdGQLG
I also managed to get a picture of the Beaver outside. You can find it here…
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549742440/2356370180043471775doUGnA
If you want to find out what is new in my photo albums or my website visit…
http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/News.html
Let me know if you have any questions.
Enjoy!
Mike
mrhennigerWow! Firehose effect! 😉 Thanks for all of the replies. Apparently I should should check back on my postings more often. In general I have trouble keeping up with the pace of postings on this board.
Since JDK has asked… I am doing some research on the Vintage Wings of Canada Mustang, RCAF s/n 9575. I have a copy of the RCAF record card and the USAAF record card. It appears from the USAAF record card that the airframe made the trip across the pond to the UK, but was immediately turned around to return to the U.S. as the war in Europe ended as the same time it arrived. It is POSSIBLE from what I was reading on the card the airframe was intended for RAF service under lend-lease. All of this is yet to be confirmed, and is based on the interpretation of a few experts. Hopefully the USAF Historical Office will be able to help confirm.
So what am I looking for? (I hear you ask)
I would like to find any records that may confirm, or reject the theory this airframe was intended for lend-lease. I don’t know where to start. Record cards are not likely to be of any help here.
I would also like to obtain copies of record cards of all types for RAF Mustang KH661. I’ll reread your posts here carefully and deside on which route I am going to take.
Thanks again for all the advice. It is very much appreciated.
Mike
mrhennigerI thought I read that you did some air-to-air shots. With Potter’s collection?
If you go to…
http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Calendar.html
…you will find one A2A shot that Warbird Digest did not use. I am holding off on posting the other A2A shots for a while.
Mike
Will the new hanger be open to the public?
They will open for prearranged group tours, but they are not open to the general public. They do plan to publicize when they will be flying, so if you happen to be in the area to can stop by and watch their flight ops from the fence, otherwise they are going to try and attend as many airshows as possible.
They also hope to have the Hurricane flying this summer, but you may only get to see it during one of their home base flying days. They indicated they want to build proficiency in their pilots on the Hurri before they start going to air shows with it.
Mike
mrhennigerThe reason I indicate “NX” instead of “N” is that it is registered in the experimental category. Both are marked simply “N”, and I capture that in my database, but there is not enough space in the Webshots captions to copy everything.
Mike
mrhennigerthe 2 golden fouga’s: do you have a reg on the second one? (first “black G” is ex-Belgian AF)
CM-170, c/n 346, c/r NX346DM, Granley, Neil S.
CM-170, c/n 275, c/r NX312DM, Granley, Neil S.
Thanks for pointing out that missing C/R in the photo caption. It has been corrected.
The Fouga on the other airport is ex French AF, not Belgian
Actually the first two were at Paine Field (Everett, north of Seattle), the French Fouga is at Boeing Field (south of Seattle).
Thanks for correcting me on the French markings. I am not strong with recognizing European markings.
Mike
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