Hi Phill
I am lucky enough to have a little inside knowledge since I am on the Mossie project with Glyn Powell here in Auckland NZ.
We were contacted thru AV specs to Quote on the restoration of Paul’s T3 TV959 and it was recommended that the wing be re-built during the restoration as it had been cut just outboard of the R/H engine nacelle for display in the IWM while it was suspended from the ceiling. Rebuilding the wing would have resulted in considerable cost and it appears that a business down in the south island of NZ has quoted a cheaper price to repair the wing instead, which would be quite hard I should amagine.
The hull is apparently in good condition with only minor transit damage so the aircraft may well be restored here in NZ, only catch for Paul is there are not too many places set up to do Mossie restorations at the present time!
Thanks for the info.
I remember seeing the wing in the corner of the TFC hanger at Duxford,it was there for years! I got a glimps of the fusalarge as well before it left. I think this will be a long and costly rebuild, but if anyone can afford he can:D
Phill
http://www.outflankeduk.com – my website
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