What a waste of everyone’s hard work and effort. I’m amazed at how effectively the museum seems to have kicked up a storm from nothing.

Hope he hasn’t got banned-he was certainly trying it on with the mods in a (to me at least) rather tedious fashion over the Burma debacle. But his knowledge and expertise would be sorely missed here.

Just had a look at the new site. Looks great, well done to all concerned!

I’m more worried about the price of the pints. Yeesh!

I was unaware of the whole project! Thanks for posting. Looking forward to them flying it around the world – that’s quite a challenge with an original Liberty engine to deal with!

IIRC the last time this was discussed here, it was suggested that a wartime OTU scheme would be ideal, as it would both honour the individual history of this a/c in training, but also present the type in its most important configuration/role as a bomber.

That’s a bit of a coup! Did you manage to get the 104s then?

Great stuff Matthias!

Quick question – was it usual for Packard-built Merlins to retain the “Rolls Royce” stamping on the rocker covers?
Or is it a case of the “Rolls” brand having enough sex appeal that Merlin rebuilders fit the stamped covers as a matter of course?