Lindy
Regarding your Canberra WJ639, glad to hear the museum is going to take it in hand at last.

You may glean some insights by reading about the work carried out on MAM’s WF922. These are a set of illustrated reports by Malcolm about the work he carried out over a couple of years on this ‘frame. Be good to see your TT.18 back in condition with working hydraulics or, at least, a winking’n’blinking cockpit.

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One word – WOW.

Having read through all the trials this one man (and a few small apprentices) have done, I am in awe…. I can’t imagine anyone doing that to our TT18, but you never know. All I know is, that apart from a few disconnected instruments, ours is complete and in theory at least could do that. With one exception – no engines…..

Peter, the only work on the tin triangle has been to rub down the instrument panels, getting rid of all the flaking paint – most of the rear crew positions are now bare, and emphasis is now aimed at getting the canopy water tight. Something I will be persuing on Thursday with the aid of a scaffolding tower or a very long ladder…… Once it is sealed, the only internal work (hopefully) will be regular airings and cleaning before Jeeps and Jets (£1 entry to the Vulcan cockpit – all proceeds to the Vulcan fund). Following its opening over that weekend, a fortunate two people will be tasked with renovating the control panels and the corrosion which WILL be behind them…. We know that the electrical system is complete behind the panels, and while they are being re-finished, the wiring will be inspected for deterioration.

Update 31 July 2007

That fish was particularly tasty….

Anyway, on with today’s news!

We have taken delivery of a new (old) Canberra canopy – more news on the cranberry in a bit…

The Bloodhound has its first coat of fresh paint on

Work continues around the Vulcan (I hate sweeping gravel)

The Lightning has had a spine panel removed and given to Newcastle Aviation Academy to see if they can fabricate a new one. If they can, guess who’ll be re-skinning the whole spine….. The fin is being stripped of the remaining paint in preparation for its fitment, and the bizarre effect on the photo is the dust caused by Roy repairing one of the flaps….

The Dragonfly engine restoration (external only) began in ernest courtesy of John (not me, another John)

One of the engines on display has been re-painted

And finally, for Jeeps and Jets, we are host to an Auster, a Vampire cockpit and a Cranberry cockpit. I’ll post pics of them another day…

Right then, Canberra News!
I am looking for a small goup of Canberra nuts who would like to join the museum with the sole purpose of restoring the Canberra TT18. She needs minor corrosion treatment, some wing mirrors fabricated, some spotlights sourcing, some non-radioactive instruments, a bit of TLC and a coat of paint. Oh yes, a tiny repair on the tail – simply fabricate and replace the wooden section….

I’d like to see lights again…. but there is a mountain to climb first…. We begin in anger on Sunday….:eek: Todays update will be posted soon – got to resize some pics and go to the chip shop….

The Finningly pic has been spotted…. I like the grey scheme too…..hmm:rolleyes: