Taken from – http://plane-crazy.purplecloud.net/Aircraft/Jets/Meteor/gloster_meteor.htm

“VZ608 originally served with 208 Squadron as a standard FR.9 before returning to Glosters for test-bed duties. In 1951 VZ608 was transferred to Rolls Royce at Hucknall for reheat trials and in 1955 VZ608 was used by Rolls Royce as the test bed for the RB108 lift engine for the Short SC.1 programme. By removing the main fuel tank it was possible to install the RB108 behind the cockpit. The orientation of the engine could be altered in flight to simulate vertical flight, with a replica of the Short SC.1 air scoop fitted, to accurately simulate the SC.1 aerodynamics. Although VZ608 had under-wing fuel tanks the flying time was limited to about 30 minutes. After the successful trials, VZ608 was placed on the scrap heap at Hucknall but was rescued in February 1970 and moved to the museum. It is the only survivor of its mark.”

Jon

Im keen to know if any of the old RAF Recce pods still exist?

This part of one? Image isnt mine but is posted elsewhere on the internet.

Jon

with a tray of teas and coffees for the stallholders!

Tea with milk no sugar for me please 😉

Jon

Is this stuff for a MK.4 seat?

Jon

Any more news on the project please?

There is none I am afraid as paperwork still needs to be sorted……….

Frustrating, but not a lot we can do other than wait patiently.

Jon

Anyone got any pointers for reference lists etc? cheers

Starter for ten, MK.4 seat IPC –

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Martin-Baker-Ejection-Seat-Illustrated-Parts-Catalogue-/330476025564?pt=UK_Collectables_Aeronautica_MJ&hash=item4cf1e7f6dc

Jon

Fancy another project then Jon?

Bruce

Now there is an idea….. 😉

Jon

I looked over the poor old thing at Baginton many years ago, and fancied rescuing it then. Great shame it got into the condition it did.

Bruce

Same feeling I have every time I see PG at Hooton…..

Jon