This is a fibreglass replica according to the news section of the latest issue of Aeroplane Monthly. And a nice one it is too, according to the article several of these replica’s have been or are being made using computer and original drawings. Would be nice to have some of these distributed in major collections around the world.

Cheers

Cees

If this is a replica, it’s VERY convincing. Here is the original MM9546 in the Vigna di Valle Museum. The only difference I can immediately see is the lack of the aerial behind the cockpit. Otherwise I would be totally convinced!:cool:

Many thanks Martin, those are great. However, with greatest respect, the first photo is technically not “Simon’s Sircus”, but a formation of 892 Squadron Sea Vixens with the old squadron insignia on the tail when embarked in HMS Hermes. “Simons’ Sircus” wasn’t formed until three weeks after the squadron has disembarked to RNAS Yeovilton and the markings were changed and they were given ‘VL’ codes.

…and this one two months ago:

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=78412&highlight=aTLANTIQUE

Have you tried contacting The Helicopter Museum at Weston-Super-Mare:

http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk/index.htm

They’ve got two Sycamores and have just traded a third with the Belgian Museum for an Alouette II. They may have a spare or know where you can find one?

Thanks for posting those Cliff. Incidentally, the Meteor F4 in the hangar appears to have a photographer inside its engine!!;)