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April 10, 2008 at 2:05 pm in reply to: Visiting Alberta, Canada…There Is Alot Here!!! #1217281

turretboy
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Don’t forget the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum at the Halifax Airport.

April 1, 2008 at 2:54 pm in reply to: Whitley Turret Progress #1228980

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Here are a few photos of our FN16 turret.

We believe is was configured for training and was not fitted with a cupola.

March 31, 2008 at 2:35 pm in reply to: Whitley Turret Progress #1230392

turretboy
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Nice work Elliott!

What type of paint are you using?

Regards,

March 20, 2008 at 4:34 pm in reply to: Alone and Neglected – Canadair Sabre 33053 #1239512

turretboy
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I wouldn’t call her neglected, wasn’t she repainted not long ago?… Turretboy?

It’s been almost 21 years.

March 20, 2008 at 3:05 pm in reply to: 303 Browning machine gun #1239522

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Hi Graham,

This is a discussion the Stirling Project is having at the moment. I believe that the firing mechanism is different, with turret guns being hydraulically fired whereas wing guns are pneumatic. The mechanism fitted to the bottom of the gun is of a different design, the turret (hydraulic) version has a more castellated appearance, I’ve had a look at a similar item from a Spit crash which is more cylindrical. I’m no expert on this so if anyone has pictures of these 2 items to make a comparison it would help.

John

Hi John,

Have you ever seen this thread?

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=58434

Some turrets such as the Boulton Paul type ‘E’ and the Bristol centre turret used the electric solenoid “fire & safe” unit.

Regards,

March 18, 2008 at 8:04 pm in reply to: What RCAF Stuff Do You Have? #1240386

turretboy
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Besides the obvious……..my favourites are a H-4-1 helmet/mask, an oxygen mask by Gutta Percha & Rubber Ltd. and a door from an Avro Anson Mk.V.

March 15, 2008 at 11:27 pm in reply to: The Restoration of Halifax NA337; The Book? #1241652

turretboy
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Hi Cees,

I was near the museum today, so I popped in and asked.

It doesn’t sound like there is a book, but they do have copies of the latest video which has footage from the unveiling ceremony.

Regards,

March 5, 2008 at 4:23 pm in reply to: Happy Birthday Old man Peter Whitfield? #1247945

turretboy
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Did you check the snow banks?

March 4, 2008 at 8:37 pm in reply to: Happy Birthday Old man Peter Whitfield? #1248596

turretboy
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Happy Birthday Peter!

March 1, 2008 at 11:44 pm in reply to: NAFM Canada/RCAFM Museum Restoration Projects #1251379

turretboy
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I had a chance to work on Ernie’s Auster at Mountainview for a few weeks in the early 90’s as part of a high school class project. We stripped the airframe of some components and did a few other things.

I think we probably made more of a mess than anything!

March 1, 2008 at 1:34 am in reply to: NAFM Canada/RCAFM Museum Restoration Projects #1252104

turretboy
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A few shots of the Auster in the museum’s restoration shop.

February 29, 2008 at 2:33 pm in reply to: NAFM Canada/RCAFM Museum Restoration Projects #1252767

turretboy
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Sure Darrell give me a shout!

Andrew, I don’t think the shop has any official weekend hours, but there usually seems to be a member of the restoration crew on hand for visitors. I’ve had the best luck on Sundays late in the morning.

The Auster also in the shop. Much better inside than spending the winter with the Chippie under the wings of the Argus! Hopefully they will put it on display inside with the Annie and Harvard.

February 23, 2008 at 1:55 am in reply to: NAFM Canada/RCAFM Museum Restoration Projects #1259908

turretboy
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The museum’s latest project……

Noorduyn Harvard Mk.IIB RCAF 3270

February 22, 2008 at 12:58 pm in reply to: NAFM Canada/RCAFM Museum Restoration Projects #1260640

turretboy
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The proposed completion date for this phase is mid July.

February 22, 2008 at 12:40 pm in reply to: NAFM Canada/RCAFM Museum Restoration Projects #1260787

turretboy
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Just a quick note, the new expansion area which houses the Hali is now closed to the public. They have commenced work on phase 2 of the museum expansion project which includes pouring the concrete floor and interior fit-out. The Halifax will be covered for protection.

The main museum area and restoration shop are still open to the public.
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