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  • October 21, 2017 at 5:55 pm in reply to: Spitfire T9 PT462 moves to Duxford #818956
    Tony Kearns
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    Don’t think so, they got 161/PV202 wrong.

    September 10, 2017 at 11:41 pm in reply to: R.I.P Nigel Rose. #835542
    Tony Kearns
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    Was he related to the late W/Comm. Jack Rose one time 32 Sqn.
    Tony K

    July 2, 2017 at 8:23 pm in reply to: ID of Seafire?? part #805043
    Tony Kearns
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    Many thanks tiffyman, apologies I tried to upload the picture but having trouble doing so.
    Regards
    Tony K

    June 11, 2017 at 2:28 pm in reply to: Spitfire T9 Cockpit configuration #815745
    Tony Kearns
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    In the Peter Arnold /Tony Kearns article you refer to. It was the late Commandant Jerry O’ Connor (later Brig. Gen JB O ‘Connor GOC Irish Air Corps) who explained the difficult taxying problems from the rear cockpit. It was not really a problem for him but his favourite was the Hurricane and his utter dislike was another Hawker design, the Hector.
    Regards
    Tony K

    May 13, 2017 at 5:55 pm in reply to: Salvaged prop ID #827907
    Tony Kearns
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    Thanks John, most helpful.
    Tony K

    May 12, 2017 at 3:21 pm in reply to: Salvaged prop ID #828362
    Tony Kearns
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    Again, my thanks John and CD for the additional information, it is great to be in touch with the experts!
    I have now been told that it was picked up off the Isle Of Man, there was plenty of activity around that part of the world.
    regards
    Tony K

    May 11, 2017 at 7:58 pm in reply to: Salvaged prop ID #828807
    Tony Kearns
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    Many thanks anneorac and John Aeroclub for taking the trouble. I do not know where exactly it was recovered east or west coast.
    I hope to get more information. Great stuff indeed from the experts.
    regards
    Tony K

    March 8, 2017 at 4:07 pm in reply to: 109 and Spitfire wings at the KBOBM #789213
    Tony Kearns
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    Do they allow photography now in the Museum?

    January 17, 2017 at 7:44 pm in reply to: Lockheed Hudson AM885 #814920
    Tony Kearns
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    The Hudson AM885 was from 301 Ferry Training Unit RAF Lyneham on a fuel consumption test when it crashed at Ballycullane Co. Wexford.
    The url you listed does not appear to work or has been removed, I believe it did have a picture of F/Sgt Chabara.
    HTH
    Tony K

    January 10, 2017 at 12:31 pm in reply to: Throttle control identity #817708
    Tony Kearns
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    Thanks to all, everyone is always so helpful here and willing to share.
    The only Bristol type operated by the Air Corps was the Bristol fighter, but the mention of the Fairy Battle is a reminder of the sole Battle used by the Air Corps.
    Air Ministry … you would not like to see the rest of the office, swinging a cat comes to mind. I will try for a better pic

    May 3, 2016 at 10:59 pm in reply to: Spitfire Trainer question #876714
    Tony Kearns
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    Thank you one and all for your input.
    regards
    Tony K

    May 3, 2016 at 8:47 pm in reply to: Spitfire Trainer question #876864
    Tony Kearns
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    Many thanks, a great start. MJ627 was also 158 in Irish Air Corps service. I wonder are there others?
    regards
    Tony K

    November 16, 2015 at 8:43 pm in reply to: Chipmunk question, need help #909135
    Tony Kearns
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    Many thanks Mark, yes I do recall having a conversation with you at the lecture in Dublin.
    It is great to get this clarified and had wondered why the Air Corps did not implement that Mod. Another problem solved!
    Best wishes,
    Tony K

    November 15, 2015 at 11:28 pm in reply to: Chipmunk question, need help #909777
    Tony Kearns
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    Many thanks David, it probably explains the fact that at a recent Air Corps dinner I asked this question of a number of former Chipmunk pilots ….all expressed surprise and were not aware of it. They were aware of the strakes.
    Thanks again for clearing that up for me, I was starting to lose sleep over this!
    Regards
    Tony K

    March 19, 2015 at 12:24 pm in reply to: Bristol Perseus survivors? #876372
    Tony Kearns
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    It certainly looks about right but it’s quite tricky to tell Bristol sleeve-valve pistons / sleeves / cylinders apart; they’re almost all 5.75 inch bore and vastly different capacities are achieved by (small) differences in stroke and either, nine, fourteen or eighteen cylinders.

    The cylinder cooling fins look thicker and spaced further apart; that may indicate an earlier cylinder.

    Is it 5.75 inch bore? Is there a piston (stuck) in the bore? Is there an ‘FB?????’ (‘FB’ plus four or five digits) part number stamped near the base mounting flange of the cylinder?

    CD. There is no piston in the bore but I found a number as you suggested FB 55910 HDA 72A11.
    Regards
    Tony K

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