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  • August 21, 2023 at 12:19 pm in reply to: Beaufighter Restoration #750762
    Nicko
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    That was why I was trying to understand the FB numbers. After my post above, I looked through my other photos… FB 79323.

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    August 21, 2023 at 11:05 am in reply to: Vickers classics togeher again for now…. #750779
    Nicko
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    Fantastic.

    August 21, 2023 at 10:59 am in reply to: More Treasures(?) From The Garage… #750781
    Nicko
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    Hello AM.

    I agree the 94C fitting looks very much the same, but the part in your photo looks lacking in length to my eye – that the bent steel bar is too short overall?

    August 21, 2023 at 10:36 am in reply to: Beaufighter Restoration #750782
    Nicko
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    Part number FB 42311 is associated with this mold. Does it make any sense?

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    August 21, 2023 at 10:30 am in reply to: Beaufighter Restoration #750784
    Nicko
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    Hi Beaufighter VI and the rest of you.

    Can you tell us more about FB* part numbers (eg, the range of numbers)? I think I have seen some molds for FB part-numbers. I will dig up my photos/notes.

    Although I appreciate the difficulties caused by trying to work supplies all the way across the planet, there are the efforts in Australia: John Parker’s journalism is very helpful…
    https://www.warbirdsonline.com.au/2022/07/16/beaufighter-engine-restora…

    August 6, 2023 at 11:29 am in reply to: Update to AP pdfs & Vampire docs online #750942
    Nicko
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    Some recent additions: DHS Tech News Sheets and AAP.721.79 Vol 2 Part 1 Vampire Instructions 1-51 (RAAF Marks 30, 31, 33, 35, 35A).

    Cheers.

    July 20, 2023 at 12:14 pm in reply to: guages identity #751224
    Nicko
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    Hi tomahawk21. The pair marked No.4 tank I believe are Mosquito.

    July 20, 2023 at 9:59 am in reply to: new vampire wheel assy #751225
    Nicko
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    The early wheels are back on the market. I can’t see any markings on the wheels themselves. AH.8218 is the wheel p/n if it is Vampire.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185996180402?hash=item2b4e3c7bb2:g:-xoAAOSwY…

    Not sure how to get a shorter link!
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    June 27, 2023 at 11:42 am in reply to: new vampire wheel assy #751924
    Nicko
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    There was actually a pair of early Vampire wheels & tyres (single brake type) for sale recently – they had been in use in someone’s garden according to the seller. There were very appealing for me (wanting to build a DH.108 one day 🙂  ), but too expensive to buy and get to Australia. Alas, I cannot find them now.

    June 27, 2023 at 11:36 am in reply to: Help: Type A 5U/2702 Voltage Regulator & Cut-out Panel #751925
    Nicko
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    Thanks to our friends in NZ and Malcolm at RAF Surplus, this problem has been solved. Cheers!

    June 27, 2023 at 11:34 am in reply to: new vampire wheel assy #751926
    Nicko
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    If anyone wanted to donate for one of mine, I would be most grateful
    😉
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    June 12, 2023 at 11:08 am in reply to: Martin Baker Ejection Seats Mk.1 and 2 #752358
    Nicko
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    Ejection Seat Mk.2 – Can anyone identify what aircraft this Mk.2 is installed in?

    Per the data plate:

    Type: 4P4 [Not sure this is correct]

    Assy Drg No. MBEU 38770

    Comp Frg No. MBEU 35894 [I think I have read this correctly]

    Date: 11 9 72

    AM Ref 27 L 150.529 [Not sure this is correct]

    June 1, 2023 at 7:08 am in reply to: Test topic #752707
    Nicko
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    6, 7, I landed a fish in Devon

    March 27, 2023 at 9:41 pm in reply to: A700xxxx part-numbers – what aircraft? #754270
    Nicko
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    Thanks Blue 2. There is a chance they are drone parts as the whole lot came from Adelaide in South Australia. The drones largely operated from Woomera area in that state. The odd little bent parts painted grey did resemble a part with a W series number, so I think it likely they are Meteor.

    Cheers

    March 27, 2023 at 9:34 pm in reply to: De Havilland Heron with Fixed Undercarriage? #754271
    Nicko
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    I believe this aircraft eventually wound up in Western Australia. In the 1980s I saw it at Jandakot Airport. It became a part of the West Australian Museum of Aviation along with a Dove. That collection dissolved. Last I heard the RAAFA museum took it in but I am not sure of the status.

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