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  • in reply to: Avro Shackleton #1103116
    richw_82
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    I just knew you were a weird one Mr Buckle…

    Firebex – as and when you need us, I’ll drag as many guys along as I can from 963’s crew to help. Just let us know when and where we need to be.

    Regards,

    Rich

    in reply to: Any news of Lancaster KB976 #1105023
    richw_82
    Participant

    I for one would love to hear KB976’s story. Any chance you can tell it on here?

    Regards,

    Rich

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton #1107557
    richw_82
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    I have some friends out in that vicinity who have been asked to check her out and see if there’s anything of any use left on her. Fate is a strange thing, a war made her last longer than a lot of the others.

    With a bit of luck there might be something we can use.

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton #1107564
    richw_82
    Participant

    Maybe someone’s finally doing something about XF700?

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton #1107572
    richw_82
    Participant

    Great pictures!

    I can recommend the books on WR977 (Duty Carried Out, and Dedication to Duty), they are a good read and one covers the move in some detail.

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton #1107703
    richw_82
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    That’s why I need to use 960 as a reference for 963. Inside the starboard undercarraige bay on 963 there are several pipe runs that aren’t quite right, making life more difficult than it should be. While the AP’s show where a pipe runs from and to, they don’t show an exact run, so photo’s of them in original layout will help immensely.

    For others that want to see them (and for those that are just curious), here’s the weights of components and dimensions for the MR2:

    http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo34/richw_82/img054.jpg

    http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo34/richw_82/img055.jpg

    http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo34/richw_82/img056.jpg

    Regards,

    Rich

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton #1107805
    richw_82
    Participant

    I need a mission over to Manchester to have a look at some of the plumbing in the undercarraige bays. She does look exceptionally well looked after!

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton #1108400
    richw_82
    Participant

    I would guess the MR3 is quite heavier in certain areas… how much so I don’t know as I don’t have the AP’s. In terms of overall dimensions I don’t think there’s that much difference.

    You should have an e-mail shortly!

    Rich

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton #1108415
    richw_82
    Participant

    No worries. They’re on the scanner now.

    Rich

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton #1108421
    richw_82
    Participant

    For the MR2/AEW2, its AP101B-1702-1B1 Sect 2 Chap 4.

    Fig. 7 “Components Weights and Dimensions”

    Got it here at the side of me and can have the relevant bit scanned in a few minutes if you want?

    As Pagen says… any chance of letting on which one?

    Regards,

    Rich

    in reply to: Shackleton tales #1112242
    richw_82
    Participant

    Pagen

    John Mepham the Flight Engineer at Culloden worked on WR963 at Coventry for some years whilst Promotions Officer for the Shackleton Association.

    Mo

    John still visits WR963, his last trip up was just before Christmas last year.

    Regards

    Rich

    in reply to: General Discussion #294438
    richw_82
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    Just make sure you’re available on the 26th Mar with your paintbrush. I’m not painting all of it myself. Even if it is indoors…

    😀

    in reply to: What Made You Smile Today III? #1887123
    richw_82
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    Just make sure you’re available on the 26th Mar with your paintbrush. I’m not painting all of it myself. Even if it is indoors…

    😀

    in reply to: Shackleton tales #1114660
    richw_82
    Participant

    That’s great news Rich, were the missing parts ever traced and returned?

    Apart from the control wheel on ebay shortly before it was discovered to have been done I don’t think so.

    TwinOtter, I’ll have a look in my collection when I get home. I could be mistaken as to when it was printed as I have a few of the magazines lying about.

    Rich

    in reply to: Attn restorers & tin knockers… #1114739
    richw_82
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    Thanks for the link, I’m definitely having those!!

    😀

    Rich

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