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September 21, 2009 at 6:52 pm in reply to: General Discussion #307014

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I understand that Andy’s ban has been lifted.

Hooray (I never post in GD|):):):):):)

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September 21, 2009 at 6:52 pm in reply to: Bones of Contention (Merged). #1894316

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I understand that Andy’s ban has been lifted.

Hooray (I never post in GD|):):):):):)

Cees

August 9, 2009 at 5:49 pm in reply to: Stirling Rudder found in Germany #1159774

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My thoughts are: where’s the rest of that particular Stirling. Fascinating stuff.

Any more infor available?

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Cees

August 7, 2009 at 6:24 pm in reply to: Another Duxford Bimble – 06Aug09 #1160240

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Indeed, now how about that only privately owned Ro 37?

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August 7, 2009 at 6:23 pm in reply to: L.A.Rumbold – aircraft seat question #1160243

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Elliott,

Could be, the same type of seat was used in the Hastings as well, but had
to just look that one up.:D

The Hastings example however differs in that it has a headrest on top of the arch of the seat back. If there are anyfitti ngs present then it’s Hastings, but perhaps a photograph could be posted of the seat in question. Or the variours seats that have been sold as being Halifax over the years could all have been from a Hastings instead.

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Cees

August 7, 2009 at 1:58 pm in reply to: Another Duxford Bimble – 06Aug09 #1160306

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Ok, so how many Ro 37’s were recovered from Afhanisthan?

Cees

August 7, 2009 at 1:48 pm in reply to: L.A.Rumbold – aircraft seat question #1160311

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This one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Aluminium-Aircraft-Seat-Halifax-Lancaster_W0QQitemZ180393588516QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item2a004bb724&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

It’s the wireless operator’s seat as used in the Halifax/Halton. I have one as well and there are more I have come across over the years, the leather upholstry is missing though as they all usually lack. Would be nice to see one with the leather complete.

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Cees

August 2, 2009 at 10:59 am in reply to: Halifax Cockpit Project #1163033

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JC

That’s a fantastic find, even if the perspex doesn’t shine. IMHO this really should be on a Halifax or put on display in it’s proper context.

As you said, this proves what’s still out there, now where’s that Stirling fuselage section.

Cheers

Cees

July 31, 2009 at 10:15 am in reply to: Post your Firefly pictures here. #1164161

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I heard that on the Dutch Island of Curacao two MLD Fireflies collided mid-air and crashed. The substantial remains of both are said to be still lying on private land with one of the tailsections having been transported to the Netherlands (having seen a pic of it somewhere). It is said that the remains are to be used to provide parts for the ex Swedish Firefly target tug that was swapped for the Aviodrome Spitfire IX, now with HFL at Duxford.

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Cees

July 29, 2009 at 5:53 pm in reply to: Defiant at Rochester. #1165312

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Those scans must still survive then somewhere?

When MAPS restore the Defiant they must be going back in time
considering that the airframe is so complete and untouched (apart
from that terrible red drab RAFM used to spray all over their exhibits).
The 110 and III with exposed engines also were red and looked like
they were bleeding.

Cheers

Cees

July 26, 2009 at 10:50 am in reply to: HP Hastings remains on Malta? #1167951

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Karl is absolutely sure that it’s a Hastings centre section. He was instrumental in raising Halifax NA337, so I am not questioning him.

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Cees

July 25, 2009 at 2:09 pm in reply to: Halifax Cockpit Project #1168464

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Ben,

That might prove to be tricky with she who must be obeyed. from Hull towards York the roadsigns show all sorts of Halifax bomberbases. Wandering off track every time could be playing with sensitive parts of my body:D:D

Cees

July 25, 2009 at 2:06 pm in reply to: HP Hastings remains on Malta? #1168465

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Thanks Richard,

According to Karl Kjasgaard some some years ago he mentioned that he had located a Hastings centre section in a Malta scrapyard. The remains of Mossie are still around there so this sounds real. Any known scrapyards in the vicinity?

Cees

July 24, 2009 at 5:41 pm in reply to: Halifax Cockpit Project #1168983

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JC,

Yes, it’s a matter of reality and wishful thinking. Don’t worry about waiting for a week. BarrageBalloon hasn’t posted his photo’s of the Stirling section yet.

I will be on holiday in Yorkshire during september so a visit to YAM is on the cards as well as having tea in Bety’s Bar.

Cheers

Cees

July 24, 2009 at 3:36 pm in reply to: Halifax Cockpit Project #1169046

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JC,

Hmm yes, I can see what you mean.

Let’s make sure the item has a good home and show some piccies to
make us jealous.:)
I cannot use it as my cockpit will stop at frame 4 instead of frame 1;)
A few months ago I was offered a large section of Halifax mainspar that’s lying in some French scrapyard.

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