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  • in reply to: Antonov flying into Perth W.A. #438582
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    Great to see that the marvel of aviation still attracts crowds of people! My first aviation memory was being part of the crowds which lined the streets to watch the first 747 land at Manchester Airport (Ringway),something repeated recently when the first A380 came into town. So great to see that this still happens to this day!

    in reply to: Laidlaw Auction Results 7 December 2018 #831663
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    Thanks for all your help Trolly Aux, I watched the auction live on the internet and it was really interesting to see. Managed to walk away with Lot 715 which was the Perspex glass, now the fun bit starts of trying to identify it!

    in reply to: Al Mahatta museum, Sharjah #832871
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    Was this the Comet Nose which was open to the public on the rooftop viewing area of Gatwick Airport ?

    in reply to: THY flight Antalya to Johannesburg #471409
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    Don’t think THY Turkish Airlines have a charter arm, is the flight number correct? Seems a long route for a 737 to fly unless it stopped enroute at least once if not twice.
    Distance Antalya to Johannesburg is 10,343km. Max Range of a B737 is approx 5,600km.

    in reply to: 2018 Aerojumbles & Aeroboots #772081
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    Kenley – There were about 14 stalls this season solely specialising in aerojumble selling a mixture of aircraft parts, instruments, wreckology, books, models, RAF clothing etc. This was combined with the autojumble stalls which were about 3 times as many. As would be expected the odd autojumble stall would have an aviation item for sale. In all it was a good day out, the weather always has a big roll to play in these outdoor events. The event was held in a field within the aerodrome, with obligatory burger van and portable loos. Kenley is a fledgling event just finding its feet, I think that this may be its second year, although the organiser has run it twice a year (summer/winter). Like most aerojumbles around the country it’s future is dependant on the numbers which turn out both in the capacity of stalls and customers to put it firmly on the map. I suppose it’s a case of let’s wait and see to see if it continues to be a regular event.

    in reply to: 2018 Aerojumbles & Aeroboots #772731
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    Something for the weekend Sir? – Last reminder for the Kenley aerojumble which will take place this coming Sunday. Weather is looking clear and good for this outdoor event. This aerojumble is also combined with an auto jumble and held on the Second World War airfield. Admission for buyers is from 9am, I believe that there are a couple of pitches left and bookings can be made through the organiser who has placed an advert in the flypast magazine with their contact details, alternatively I can provide these through a PM if required. Happy hunting and selling !!

    in reply to: 2018 Aerojumbles & Aeroboots #773759
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    BUMP – Just a reminder that the Kenley aerojumble will be this time next week, Sunday 7th October 2018.

    in reply to: HP Hampden Control Wheel dimensions sought #774205
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    in reply to: Prop ID needed #774971
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    Have you googled in the search field the words ‘V690/1 Propeller’ There is one entry which comes back to a Genet Major propeller.
    There is a Armstrong Siddleley Genet Major engine and if you Google this it list the types of aircraft this engine was fitted too.

    in reply to: Prop ID needed #774972
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    Does the prop have any other numbers inscribed?
    There is a very good wooden propeller website who have produced a list of propeller numbers but I cannot see V690/1 within this list. DH86 props are listed though but do not carry the number you have shown. Site link as follows:
    http://www.woodenpropeller.com/Britishprops.htm

    in reply to: Dealings with Museums. Loan agreements #777184
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    Make sure that your items are covered my their insurance as well!!

    in reply to: Your Favourite Control Column Stick/Yoke/Grip! #778061
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    Martynp – Something similar to a Martin Mars ?

    in reply to: 2018 Aerojumbles & Aeroboots #781938
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    Just a reminder of the Kenley airfield aerojumble on Sunday 7th October 2018. Contact details for booking stalls can be found in adverts inside both the flypast and aeroplane magazines. Alternatively I can provide these details through a PM if required.

    in reply to: De havilland Dove G-ANAP Cockpit restoration project #783100
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    Great worthy project and good luck with this. For your information there were some Dove cockpit interior pilot instrument panels for sale recently on eBay USA but the listing doesn’t seem to be there any more.

    in reply to: Your Favourite Control Column Stick/Yoke/Grip! #802186
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    A fellow contact sent me this link recently. It’s always intreagued me how submarines have similar types of control wheels, the similarity in wheels also applies to hovercrafts too. No doubt they may account for some of the unidentified wheels we get from time to time.

    https://www.trinitymarine.co.uk/shop/forward-end-submarine-helm-ex-hms-suberb-1976/

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