Hi Dave,
Well, the Halifax isn’t a bare shell as she has been fully fitted out to resemble an operational Halifax. Here are some pics on this site
http://www.tarrant-rushton.ndirect.co.uk/Explore%20a%20Halifax%20interior.htm
The bombbay isn’t up to par as this is just a blanked off area without any bombdoors. There are complete sets of bomb doors available through 57rescue but the relationship between this organisation and YAM isn’t as it should be and that is a pity. Before the whole debate if this is a Halifax or not here are the details:
The main fuselage from behind the cockpit section till the tail section is original and comprises an original section as well as an original “covered waggon” that was found at RAF Linton-On-Ouse. The tail section including fins were made by BAe at Brough. The wings are from Hastings TG536 and are Halifax wings adapted for the Hastings (just like the York used Lancaste wings). The intermediate sections between the inner and outer engines are of larger span than the Halifax which explains the greater span of YAM’s Hally. The engines are from France and used to be fitted to Noratlases and the engines were also made in France under License from Bristol. They are from a later version so not compatible to the Mk XVI or 100 as used on the Hercules powered Halifaxes but at least came from the same lineage. The props are wrong as we all know. The cockpit section is made from wooden frames but uses aluminium stringers and skin to represent an authentic Halifax pattern. The tailplane has recentely be remade as the earlier one sagged because it was largely made from wood with steel tubing but also incorporation some original tailstructure from Halifax LL505 which crashed in the lake district.
I consider this to be a worthwhile addition to the Halifax heritage but under some reservations. But these can be solved in time (I hope).
Hope this helps
Cheers
Cees
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