Also just a dream but a Westland Whirlwind would been amazing with a pair of RR Peregrine what a sound

Be carefull what you wish for !!!!!!!!!:diablo::diablo::diablo:

Have you got the mounting plates and the blocks that secure the aerial in the top of the fuselage ??.

Mike E

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main spars

As i understand it the main spar blank billets are very similar and just need some careful drilling and re profiling in places.I was also informed by someone in the know that when Air Atlantique or who ever they where calling themselves at the time did the work that in Fact FIVE billet sets where made at a cost of circa £75k each set. Also they have to be cut and drilled to suit the set that comes out as apparently it was not a one set fits all but more a hand modified job per aircraft. If you screw up the profile and drilling you dont get a second go.

I think the main problem for NX611 dates back to her very misguided parking at Blackpool in our lovely salt air that has caused a lot of issues.I dont think that the airframe side of things is the issue its the small bits that can cause problems like generators,pumps,etc then the main parts like props but I believe from what I have been told the main issue is actually Main Undercarriage components and serviceable spares and brakes.The RAF have a fairly comprehensive spares source which the guys at East kirkby do not have access to. So to be prepared for any eventuality large or small they must build up at least three or four sets of everything from light bulbs to genrators,to pumps, to wheels and tyres and props etc.

They do not want to find themselves in a situation at a show having spent XX millions to put her back into the air to be grounded for god knows how long or for good at a strange airfield because pump 393 and associated parts are not available.They are being very sensible and also responsible owners of a piece of our aviation heritage and should be applauded and supported by words,deeds and a few quid from us all not criticized for not having rushed into getting her airworthy without full and careful planning and spares support.

Mike E

http://www.aircraftrestorationgroup.org

We have been offered a D H Vampire F 3, as flown by the RCAF, for the museum.

Naturally it is 2,000 plus miles away and we are assessing our options to move it.

Does anyone have the exact width dimension with the outer wing panels removed?

From my recollection, the Vamp main oleos are mounted in the fuselage wing stub section and they retract outwards into the section of removable wing. If correct this would make it readily movable.

If the Vamp, with outer wing panels removed, can be rolled into a C-130 Herc, it could be a ‘no-sweat’ move! The length should not be a problem so the booms would not have to be removed.

I would like the confirmation on the width before I propose the solution.

Many thanks!

I also think you are confusing Venom with Vampire the former has a centre section on its gear and is around 11 feet wide with out wings off.

Mike E

Anything for a gannet turns up I know a man who wants one set

mike E

I think I will just side with the skeptical amongst us for now.

but I will say if they remove anything from the ground in pristine condition and ready to fly .You can paint me green all over ,naked and call me Susan !!!!!!

Glady’s :D:D:D:D:D:D

what appears to be being overlooked in all the speculation is the fact that IF any aircraft are found that it doe snot mean they will be leaving Burma !!!.

With their track record it could be a case of thank you very much Mr Cundall now go home !!!. What ever is recovered will be for the Burmese authorities to decide what will happen to it.Speculation on the site of new purpose built factories etc to rebuild dozens of aircraft to fly I am sorry to say is just Hype and to keep the interest going. It could all end up in tears megga egg on face and the Burmese having a new wing of piston engined aircraft for their airforce.

Either that or the Dollar signs will start to spin and they will put such a daft value on them that no one will be able to afford them.

I think we should all wait and see what if anything comes out of any holes in the jungle. From experience we have recovered stuff in better condition out of the sea than has been found buried on dry land.One piece of land can be totally different in acidity than one 100 metres away no two holes can produce the same condition as no two sections of sea bed at different depths will ..

Mike E

Still looking for Westland Whirlwind Fighter parts.

http://www.whirlwindfighterproject.org

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