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  • in reply to: Duxford Diary 2012 #995157
    pagen01
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    As found, where in the world?

    Malta, Italy?

    in reply to: Pembroke 'bomber' for sale. #995322
    pagen01
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    Hence my earlier ‘my bad’ comment, the rest is back peddling and utter confusion:D
    You’ve actually done it, I just spend too much time reading APs.

    in reply to: Pembroke 'bomber' for sale. #995343
    pagen01
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    Certainly agree with all that, the differences between the myriad of 503 to 505s (Mk125-128) variants were the starters, s.chargers, fuel systems etc, but the 531 fitted to the handful (seven?) of late TPs was a different beast with the longer stroke and another 100 horses on tap.
    I understand swapping it with the earlier type would be physically possibly, but wouldn”t it produce major paperwork and certification issues?
    I do get that this only relevant if swapping from the late TPs, not the far more numerous early Mks.

    in reply to: Duxford Diary 2012 #995469
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    Wasn’t it because of early RAF experience with the Allison Mustangs that led to the Merlin powered version being developed – or is that one of those myths?

    in reply to: Pembroke 'bomber' for sale. #995477
    pagen01
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    Sorry my bad Bob, the early civil, and the military CC.1 Twinpin did share essentially the same lump as the Percivals, but the Srs 3 & CC.2 had the longer stroke 531 lump, I wouldn’t think they could be interchanged – but could be wrong!

    BTW, I saw a picture of the ‘sky shouting’ Pembroke recently, but can’t remember where now!

    in reply to: Pembroke 'bomber' for sale. #995495
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    Bob, you beat me to it re wires!
    Not sure about the Leonides 504 etc series being usful to TwinPin though, I think they used a later longer stroke version.

    I flew in Martin Wilings from Jersey once what a day out that was!

    Certainly a great experience!

    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/7269780806_7ebf659d13_c.jpg
    Pembroke WV740 G-BNPH ride by jamtey71, on Flickr

    in reply to: Pembroke 'bomber' for sale. #995515
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    I would agree with N66PK, which is ex Belgium Air Force C-51 RM-2 / OT-ZAB.
    Pembrokes didn’t have bomb doors, so wondering if it has the camera hatches under the fuselage.
    Guessing wires refers to trim or control surface cables.

    A brand new Leonides is probably worth the opening price?

    in reply to: Duxford Diary 2012 #995709
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    Bearers only mounted that way round for transportation. Guess from what country?

    Doh! Thanks (& DCW), prompted for another bad guess then, early UK Mustang?

    in reply to: Pembroke 'bomber' for sale. #996148
    pagen01
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    Photo recce, spotter/bomber, spyplane, transport, ambulance you name it, it could even carry passengers!
    The APs allude to the fact that ASV radar could be fitted if needed.

    Sea Prince T.1s have two bomb bays of course, similar to the B-29!

    in reply to: Duxford Diary 2012 #996162
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    If that Allison is from a standard aircraft fit arrangement (ie Mustang) can someone explain how the propshaft is mounted between the beefiest part of the bearers at what would appear to be the airframe end?
    That would be one heck of a blunt nose profile!
    The actual mounts look like items I’ve seen used on marine craft, hence my guess.

    in reply to: Pembroke 'bomber' for sale. #996179
    pagen01
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    The Pembroke, in line with most RAF Transports of the time, had a secondary light bombing role, the description might be stretching it a bit but certainly not untrue!

    in reply to: US Army converted S-55 into Mil Mi 24s… #996451
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    Who knew that the US Army converted S-55 helicopters into fake Mil Mi -24 Hinds..

    Most readers of Flypast should as they ran an article on it.

    in reply to: Duxford Diary 2012 #996925
    pagen01
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    Could it be from a fast boat?

    in reply to: RAF Turnhouse, hangar to go. (2012) #998213
    pagen01
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    PS – a bit more grist below. With Wg Cdr Leith, Admin 66 Group HQ; Mortimer, Airport Manager & Lord Nathan, Minister for Civil Aviation. We had to tread a diplomatic line to keep things sweet!

    Is that you, far left, Tim?

    in reply to: My Hero #1001298
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    Lovely post, and sorry to hear of your loss.

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