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  • March 31, 2025 at 12:20 pm in reply to: Bristol Aeroplane Company – Did they build pre-fabs post war ?? #1120728
    Jon H
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    Did you look at it long enough to see ‘MLZ (or half of her) in the background of the photo of the Cunard Brit at Heathrow?? At first glance I thought it was a modern photo taken at Speke 🙂

    Roger Smith.

    Yes spotted that 😀

    Though I am sure I have seen that picture somewhere before. I wonder if it has been in a book at some point……

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 11:58 am in reply to: Spitfire Mk. T.IX (MODIFIED) #1116380
    Jon H
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    I don’t think SM520 was one of the Vickers conversions, unless it was IAC160?

    Thats what Daz is saying!

    That if the modified term applies to non Vickers conversions then why doesnt SM520 carry it as well?

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 11:21 am in reply to: Converting a Mk2 Shackleton into a Mk1… #1108467
    Jon H
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    It’s been done before with airframes, but its only a hypothetical conversation so I wouldnt worry about it too much. 🙂

    So in the spirit I am sure Philip meant the thread, would it need anymore that just a nose swap/reprofile?

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 11:21 am in reply to: Converting a Mk2 Shackleton into a Mk1… #1108494
    Jon H
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    Only guess – because there are no complete MK1’s left??

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 11:20 am in reply to: Converting a Mk2 Shackleton into a Mk1… #1108382
    Jon H
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    No it didnt, but it does still exist. The front end of VP293 is at Duxford these days I think with a private owner.

    The Helston example is WG511 which is still there.

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 11:20 am in reply to: Converting a Mk2 Shackleton into a Mk1… #1108402
    Jon H
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    You’d have to fill in the ‘ole underneath for the radar too!

    Only if they started with an AEW.2, but the original post said MK.2 😉 Also not sure if there is much remedial work needed if you removed the radar?

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 11:05 am in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1105226
    Jon H
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    You are aware of the date clash on that score arent you?

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 11:04 am in reply to: Parkhouse Aviation Visit. #1104860
    Jon H
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    Anyone else spotted the Tempest/Typhoon parts yet…..?

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 10:42 am in reply to: Vampire FB5 VZ193 #1100318
    Jon H
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    Looks better with the cover on at the moment 😉 , but here you go.

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 10:41 am in reply to: Vampire FB5 VZ193 #1100184
    Jon H
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    Once I have finished sifting through the boxes of parts that came with it, and have got myself a bit more organised will post some more pictures. There is no denying a lot of work is ahead, but the potential is there.

    As for taking it to Cockpitfest – in short no. We (North West Aviation Consortium as someone has jokingly dubbed us :P) are planning for the event at the moment and we have run out of vehicles to tow with! That said depending on were things are up to I MAY try and get some part of it over. In the meantime you will just have to make do with the Sea Hawk which has taken up my trailer allocation 😉

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 10:41 am in reply to: Vampire FB5 VZ193 #1100026
    Jon H
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    And in the age old tradition on this site, here is the parts shopping list v1.0 in particular order –

    Complete control column
    Canopy ejection rails
    Armour plate, LHS nose below windscreen
    Top part of nose cone
    LHS gun spout fairing/panel (I do have one but is rather mangled having come from a crashed plane – see attached picture)
    L/H top ammo door
    R/H top ammo door

    Any leads etc on the above parts (or any Vampire single seat parts for that matter) will, as always, be greatly appreciated.

    Jon

    March 31, 2025 at 10:30 am in reply to: Scrapyard Photos; Any More? #1097757
    Jon H
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    Probably in one of the private yards surrounding AMARC or whatever it’s called now.Any C/KC97’s still flying, does anyone know?

    Google is your friend –

    http://www.spiritoffreedom.org/c97.html

    There is another one used as a fire bomber.

    Jon

    April 7, 2018 at 10:14 pm in reply to: Elmdon airports old terminal building #815358
    Jon H
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    Noting the comment about it not being listed and has never been, apply to get it listed as there is nothing to lose and everything to gain –

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/apply-for-listing/

    Should be in with a good shout as –

    “Step 2: Check that the place you are nominating is eligible
    We only take forward applications where the building or site falls under one of the following:
    Is under serious threat of demolition or major alteration”

    Once listed, a building cannot be demolished irrespective of condition until an application to de-list it is approved by Historic England.

    Jon

    March 22, 2018 at 5:47 pm in reply to: Miles Messenger spares sought please #820967
    Jon H
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    PM sent.

    Jon

    January 29, 2018 at 9:15 am in reply to: "aircraft" seat up for auction. Identity ? #770333
    Jon H
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    It is a Bristol Britannia 1st Officer seat 🙂

    Jon

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