Hi all,

Happy new year etc. etc.

Great to read news on the Stirling project. A few weeks ago a substantial undercarriage leg of one was recovered by the Dutch air force from the Waddenzee near Kornwerderzand. No further news or photo’s sofar but will keep you updated.

Keep up the good work chaps

Cheers

Cees

Let’s not forget the Hurricanes that were scrapped circa 1970, by N.A.P.S., having failed to find them homes amongst the B.A.P.C. membership.

These were from a Blackpool scrapyard, and their presence there had been well documented for years.

Interesting to see the mention of the King Street, Dukinfield branch of Coley’s. It’s just up the road from me. I talked to a bloke who worked there and he told me that when it was cleared, much stuff was thrown down mine shafts. Merlins, jet engines and tons of boxed new spares…

It’s built over again now. I wonder if residents have a clue what might be beneath their living room floors?

Yes, a differrent view then as what’s worth saving or not. If you read the early FlyPasts aircraft were being restored only if the airframe was reasonably complete.

Substantial remains were being disposed of, now these remains are the basis of many restoration projects. As Mark says, we are scraping the barrel. But a lot has been destroyed only relatively recently

Cheers

Cees

The “Super”Stirling with enlarged wingspan and cranked up tail

Cheers

Cees

wouldnt the falconer v12’s usad in the thunder mustang do the job? in supercharged form they’re producing a fair amount of power and shouldnt be too far behind what a kestral or peregrine make’s

What’s the problem with the “make it fly” brigade?

Why should any restoration have to fly. Let’s start with a static one first shall we? If there are no drawings to work from, then the result would be a monstrosity, something that it isn’t. A good static replica/reconstruction is what we need first………………

Mark’s bit about a replica being underway (and quietly, very sensible) is very exiting but I think that being very quietly, pics are out of the question? nudge nudge wink wink:o
Here’s to hoping.

Cees

Thanks Peter,

You know something we don’t?:rolleyes:

Cees

🙂

I have been in contact with Ewan Cameron and he is a very nice and knowledgable guy. Very pleasant to be in contact with.

If you look at the turret cupolas (two Halifax tail turrets Type E among others) it makes your mouth water.
Still, what’s the use stocking up on parts you will never use.

Cheers

Cees

Hi Pau,

I looked at it and I think you have made a great start. I particularly like
the stories of both aircrew and groundcrew as well as the situation today
regarding the Halifax. Keep it up.

Cheers

Cees

Yes, PLEASE keep us informed, Mark!! BTW i’m beginning to wonder if you’re Peter Arnold!!

Who? No, Kris Kringle or Santa Claus , the Easter bunny perhaps but not Peter Arnold…..:eek:

😀 😀 😀 😀 😀

Cheers

Cees