Yes, I think you’ve got your wires crossed, Ian. The RAFM timeline for its F2b mentions the Irish acquisition in addition to a starboard lower wing acquired from the Shuttleworth Collection.

“The other three main wing panels came from a batch of five (79/A/511 – 515) acquired by the RAFM in July 1971 from the factory of Thomas Thompson & So Ltd, Carlow, Eire – built under sub contract c.1918 and never delivered. Five wing halves and six wing spars were acquired and initially stored at Henlow. AID stamps of 18 Sep 18 and 15 Nov 18 were found on two of the panels. At Cardington the original wing spars were retained and all ribs replaced.”

As far as I know, besides the nacelle and engine, the remainder of the FE.2b was fabricated by John McKenzie in Southampton.

I agree with Paul F, these malignant turds need to be treated as sport if you have the time.

Bob, it’s an FE.2b, not an FE.2d.

Much as I’d like to see both of the TVAL aeroplanes continue to fly, it’s not the museum’s policy to fly its collection. The aeroplanes can’t fly from Hendon so the museum doesn’t get the benefit of displaying the aeroplanes if they’re flown. Disappointing as the prospect that such lovely airworthy reproductions will be grounded may be, they fill gaps in the RAFM’s collection and we’re going to be able to enjoy them for years to come. However, we’re also losing two original airframes as part of the same deal and I’m very disappointed that we won’t see the Farman restored and displayed in the UK.

I picked up a remaindered copy for a tenner from the RAF Museum back in 2004 I think. At about the same time I purchased a signed book plate for the same book from a Mr Tangmere on ebay and Bob’s your uncle.

Seafire prop blades

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Stunning-Seafire-47-Propellor-Blades-Jablo-wood-NOT-Spitfire-/110877703871?pt=UK_CPV_Aviation_SM&hash=item19d0d37ebf#ht_2691wt_922

These look familiar, might they be from the infamous faked Spitfire prototype prop that revolved the wrong way? http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?t=107246

Tony, check your PMs