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August 21, 2007 at 3:48 pm in reply to: Mossie KA114 update #1294012

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Next to Dehavlland museum they are the best to make any mossie parts for any projects in the future and Cees, hence the reason to worry. Was told that by a veteran Lancaster ground mechanic as I was wiping oil from the cowlings on the lanc.

😀 😀

August 21, 2007 at 3:47 pm in reply to: What does aircraft preservation mean to you? #1294016

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Most project starts with: how about making an instrument panel…..

The rest just seems to grow from there.
Like planting a seed or something

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Cees

August 21, 2007 at 3:41 pm in reply to: Amsterdam Hospital, Holland #1294029

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Probably Wilhelminagasthuis as that was the “normal’ stop over for POW’s on their way to Germany.
Don’t know if the recoreds are still around.

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Cees

August 21, 2007 at 3:38 pm in reply to: Mossie KA114 update #1294050

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Peter,

Absolutely fantastic work they are doing there. I wonder if they will make a number of parts of any item that they are making now for future projects.

Oh and Peter, when there isn’t oil, there is no engine:D

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Cees

August 19, 2007 at 10:51 am in reply to: Finnish Hurricane HC-452 at Helsinki #1297288

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If it’s so original why dismantling it and transporting it. IIRC this is not
the first time the aircraft was taken apart and transported. Evertime
things are removed and put back small damage to the paintwork
is caused.

What an unique aircraft.

Cheers

Cees

August 17, 2007 at 6:45 pm in reply to: Scrapyard Photos; Any More? #1298896

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I BELIEVE that was the very last Lancaster to fly in RAF service, RF325 H D.
This aircraft was based with the SMR at RAF St Mawgan and made its last flight from there to Wroughton for breaking on the 15 October 1956.
A ceremony was held to mark that very important occasion, and the Lancaster looked immaculate.
They should have preserved it I reckon, but typical airforce (witness the Brigand pics in same post), instead we relied on civil operators and the French navy for some of our preserved stars.
Im really pleased to see these photos as I have never seen pics of ‘325 post scrapping. Sorry if this info has been posted before!

Yes, that’s a shame same as scrapping the last airworthy Halifax in the late fifties which could have been with the BBMF by now. But that’s all happened, thanks to the Civil operators and French Navy, these surviving airframes have survived because the RAF were shortsighted (or did other thing on their mind). The only thing to do now is make sure hole in collections are plugged and there are a lot of projects going on at the moment.
Still, these scrapyard pics have a strange fascination don’t you think?

Cheers

Cees

August 17, 2007 at 10:31 am in reply to: Beau…'Higher Perches' #1299268

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Mark,

What can I say apart from: 😮 😮 😮 😮 😮

She’s surley getting along. Is she still to be sold or will she be finished and flown first.

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Cees

August 17, 2007 at 9:11 am in reply to: East Kirkby Hampden project #1299290

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Space and money, the two most important factors (drive is usually no problem)
Just keep the idea in the back of your head. An opportunity happens sooner then you will know. I had the same question and at some point things started to fall into place.

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Cees

August 17, 2007 at 9:07 am in reply to: Tempest restoration #1299292

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OK David, ( but I don’t believe in this mumojumbo).:p

But the strange thing with Tempests is that after two decades of restoration attempts, where airframes where close to flying, non has flown yet.
The engine is a problem, but if the same sulution is used as on the American Furies, perhaps the problem can be solved. The good thing as opposed to the Fury installation is that the Tempest had fourbladed propellers.

Cheer

Cees

August 16, 2007 at 6:56 pm in reply to: Any news about the Barracuda reconstruction? #1299645

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Thanks for the update.

Just received the latest Classic Wings and it was reported that substantial Albacore remains were recovered in Norway. But one is already on show at Yeovilton.

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Cees

August 16, 2007 at 6:54 pm in reply to: East Kirkby Hampden project #1299649

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Some years ago I bought some parts from Steve Milnthorpe (who had just disposed of his magnificent Hurricane project as published in FP) and he told me his next project would be the Havoc/Boston. This is about four years ago.
The UK really needs a Boston to plug a hole.

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Cees

August 16, 2007 at 6:52 pm in reply to: Tempest restoration #1299656

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Is the Tempest jinxed?:eek:
:p 😀
Cees

August 16, 2007 at 3:53 pm in reply to: East Kirkby Hampden project #1299774

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Let’s add them to the list as well then.

And perhaps Lindy’s Lad Westland Whirlwind proposed project as well.

Any more?

Dave Robinson is also working on a Typhoon in it’s early stages.

Cheers

Cees

August 16, 2007 at 3:15 pm in reply to: East Kirkby Hampden project #1299791

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Hi Cees

I haven’t seen it for 6 years, but I’m sure some things have been advanced since then. This is a really important project in the UK in my mind. It would be good to see this progress, having got so far with it.

… there are several rare projects in the UK:

The Stirling Project
The Whitley Project
The Hampden Project
The ‘ahem’ Hornet Project
Roger Marley has done wonders with his Typhoon too.

I hope they all continue to progress and produce some substantial display in the future.

Hi Dave,

Yes, exciting projects indeed. What irritates me though (and I am not the only one I’m sure) is that these projects came about through inspiration of private individuals or groups who wanted to make a difference and close some gaps in historic aviation. No official UK museums have ever started projects to restore/rebuild a Stirling or Whitley for example.

That’s why it takes much long for such a project to be finished. If a team such as the Halifax restoration team at Trenton was formed, some nice things could be established. Oh if only.

In the meantime, keep it up chaps, you are all doing a magnificent job.

Cheers

Cees

August 16, 2007 at 3:11 pm in reply to: East Kirkby Hampden project #1299792

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Hi Chris,

She is looking good already. A long term project but let’s hope it’s completed before too long. Although wings will be a problem.

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