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March 29, 2007 at 7:11 am in reply to: Spit 14 question…what are the odds…… #1259511

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Or an undercarriage door on the outside of the wheel well

Looks like a Mk XIV to me too.

Cheers

Cees

March 27, 2007 at 11:26 am in reply to: Martin Baker Balloon Cutter wanted! #1260874

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yep its finding the b*****!

TT

Have you ever tried finding a Halifax throttle box? I know the feeling:D 😀 😀 😀

We have recovered several cable cutters over the years, but none were in good condition being made of low grade materials I think (apart from the chisel). We found one with the remains of a steel cable in it. Must have given the crew a fright at the time.

Cees

March 27, 2007 at 7:44 am in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1261053

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Thanks chaps,

The control column has been fitted as well (some weird noises came from the attic after that according to my wife:D ). It has been removed again to fit the aileron trimming tab controls. The horizontal tube of the control column passes right through the housing. The throttle box controls duct is the next project after that so that the throttle box trunk can be fitted as well. A pilot’s seat is also nearly finished. After years of collecting loose components, something is finally ermerging.

Cheers

Cees

March 25, 2007 at 10:37 am in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1262792

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Cees, that really looks good, have you made the rudder pedal adj mechanism?

Hi Stuart,

You mean the star wheel that makes fore and aft adjustment possible? Yes, the whole assembly has been made according to drawings by a friend of mine. I am still learning basic metal skills. I have some very good friends of mine who have the skills needed for fabricating difficult (or impossible) to find items peculiar to the Halifax. The pilot floor was made by a friend of mine ,who used to work in the prototype department of Fokker, with me assisting by making angles, and odds and ends. (learning the basic metalforming skills in the process I hope)

Any pics of your Spitfire project?

Cheers

Cees

March 24, 2007 at 2:47 pm in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1263662

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It is Peter,

I have control over my project and I can work on it whenever I want to. So that’s an improvement. I will concentrate on this pilot’s floor and built it up from there.

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Cees

March 24, 2007 at 1:17 pm in reply to: Lancaster photo query #1263687

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We have a Merlin 28 (Packard) which was recovered from the wreck of 83 Squadron Lancaster ED603. It was fitted with needle type propellers. It crashed in june 1943.

HTH

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Cees

March 24, 2007 at 1:11 pm in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1263697

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Halifax cockpit floor progress

Here are some pics of the pilot’s floor that was finished last week. I have fitted the rudder pedals (they fitted a treat). Next is the fitting of the trimming tab controls and control column. Watch this space.

Cheers

Cees

March 24, 2007 at 1:08 pm in reply to: DaveR, Typhoon fuselage pics as promised #1263728

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another two

Cees

March 19, 2007 at 1:41 pm in reply to: Any Spiteful Bits? #1268997

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Nor would I,

But the type has so many similarities to it’s older brother the Spitfire, the current industry wouldn’t be too taxed to build one provided sufficient funding would be found? The engine installation is also similar to the Griffon powered Spit. The prototype Spitful was a high back Mk XIV with the new wings.

It should really be done

After all, the Spiteful is the missing link between the end of the prop era and the beginning of the jet-age?

Cheers

Cees

March 17, 2007 at 9:54 am in reply to: PA474 Progress report #1270899

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Ok to pinch a quote from Lancman, Lancaster & Shackleton parked together for a photo shoot “DROOLING” springs to mind :diablo: LoL Bex

What’s a Lancman parked next to a Lancaster and Shackleton?:D

Cees

March 16, 2007 at 11:23 am in reply to: New Warbirds for Sale Website #1271692

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I agree, and apart from that the airframe was heavily damaged so a reconstruction was necessary anway.

But if it is for sal, who would buy such a project. Paul Allen?

Cees

March 15, 2007 at 7:38 pm in reply to: Greek Spitfire Restored To Airworthy Condition #1272358

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I knew it was too easy:D

But the construction numbers of Spitfires is a bit of a difficult subject
isn’t it.
Where’s Mark when you need him:p
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Cees

March 15, 2007 at 6:48 pm in reply to: Greek Spitfire Restored To Airworthy Condition #1272453

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Would greatly appreciate to know the c/n.

Thks very much in advance.

Willy Henderickx

It has been mentioned already several times MJ755:eek:

Don’t forget Hoffman in Germany in company with Propshop Ltd. at
Duxford.

What would the status of the rebuild be? Overhaul or total refurbishment?

Cheers

Cees

March 13, 2007 at 10:27 am in reply to: Unlikely Air Combat Survival Stories #1275770

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One of the Canadian Halifax squadrons based in Yorkshire had the story where a Hally blew up on take off (or landing) but the blast threw out the tailgunner and his parachute opened for a soft landing. This was told by a veteran but I don’t know if there is any truth in this.

Sounds interesting though

Cees

March 13, 2007 at 8:54 am in reply to: 120 Squadron – Coastal Command #1275904

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Well it’s a Wellington all right. Probably with a faired over nose turret. So we can stop speculating about that:p

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