Or you could write direct to Meggitt, Lockhurst Lane, Coventry – where some of the original Dunlop factory/offices remain in use.

When I was an apprentice there in the 1960’s a neighbour was in charge of the Aviation D.O. (No. 2 factory). I spent lunchtimes looking through the master book list of drawing numbers that started IIRC in the mid thirties.

Nearby there was a small, detached brick building that contained microfilm copies of all the drawings.

Roger Smith.

Thanks Baldeagle.

David, I reckon it’s a rotary – further down thge link with the pictures IS a couple of pics of a 9-cyl radial but it’s not the same engine as fitted. Was having thoughts of a Lynx-powered 504 – pity there’s not an example of a 504N around.

Roger Smith.

Any hope of news on the Gamecock?? (TexanTomcat?)

Roger Smith.

I’m afraid Roger didn’t – I never got much past G-, F-, D- & N numbers !!!:o:D

Roger Smith.

I’ll post your request on Barry Clay’s “Wings over Warwickshire” (WOW) forum where a number of Coventry spotters are involved. Will post back if any useful replies.

Roger Smith.

to be honest Mike, i thought that was all covered in the “Lack of sanity” section :diablo:

Bad time of year to have no sanity clause (with apologies to the Marx brothers)

Roger Smith.

It wont affect the MAM directly as the site is on city council land outside (but adjoining) the airport boundary with it’s own access from the public highway.

There was originally the ‘benefit’ of being adjacent to the airport with visitors being able to view modern aircraft and about six exhibits didn’t arrive by road (ie they came in via the airport).

As the years have passed more and more buildings have been erected on the airport near to the museum leaving only a smallish gap to view the runway.

I’m hoping this isn’t the proverbial ‘last nail’ for Coventry Airport 😮

Roger Smith.