I was told that when received there were plans to restore it to resemble a MLD Firefly I using tailparts from a crashed example.
That was before the financial difficulties that Aviodrome suffered unfortunately. A restored Firefly would surely fill a much needed
hole in our Dutch heritage. Soesterberg would be a safer bet now, but if there are plans to transfer/exchange it I don’t know.
(wishful thinking perhaps)
Cees

Didn’t they get two unrestored Fireflies from the same place? Where is the other one?

That Firefly has been in storage at Lelystad care of the Aviodrome, it hasn’t been touched since it arrived and the only thing it collects is dust. Considering the recent financial problems don’t think it will ever be restored. The Aviodrome is now a children’s playground with an aviation theme.
Pity
Cees

Was thinking about that.
If the sparfittings are damaged and alignment is out, that must affect the scanning results too. Is this known and will this be corrected in
the final result Ian?
Cees

Nice progress Ian,
Airfix uses Lidar to scan real airframes, although I am told (not an expert) that it is no wondertool and has its quirks. But your way of scanning MN235 at least
gives a lot of needed information. For the internals I presume surviving wreckage will provide most answers? We (where RB396 came from) have an undercarriage-leg
with bits of spar and fueltank on display, perhaps pics can be useful?
In France many Typhoons have been dug and must be on display.
Good luck with a fantastic project.
Cees

Bob,

Didn’t know it was going to fly? It has been very quiet a long time about that one. perhaps that is a good thing though.
Cees

They should exist side by side. Both sides have their merits.
IMHO
Cees

If it dove straight into sof land, I am very curious how much of the airframe will be found, it could be very substantial.
Cees