DanielDanielWe have another B-26 Invader update from Queensland for followers and 7 photos.
“Each engine currently undergoing inspection and testing. This should be completed by end of April 2014, weather permitting and parts arriving on time.Work has also included the completion of the AD on the props which are ready for refit and this will occur asap after engine testing (compressions and or cylinder changes etc) . The next phase will be a series of engine and system runs.”
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DanielA bit of good news for heritage. A happy end to a 12month trip to bring a Catalina from South America to Rathmines NSW has nearly finished. One part in honouring the WW2 legacy is nearly completed. Next the big important stage to restore and house this Catalina in a building… begins.
Rathmines Catalina Memorial Park Association Inc.
FINAL PIECE ARRIVES.
After looking like it would sail away unclaimed, the final piece of our jig-saw that is ‘Our Girl’ will be off loaded in Sydney late this evening. The centre wing assembly will be transported via the generosity of DARACON TRANSPORT to our depot in Lake Macquarie tomorrow. Red tape & brick walls popped up right down to the wire, but all has been overcome.
A 12 month journey!
See more at https://www.facebook.com/RathminesMemorialPark
DanielHere we see some more historical photos and project work.
A view of the current museum hangar being built during WW2.
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A view of the 2 ball turrets we have on display – one a cutaway view, one almost complete. A display board tells visitors about the ball turret functions.
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DanielLatest update from the B-24 volunteers provided by Judy, Secretary.
Pic#1 Bill doing a bit of dusting.https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/pcb.1410078292590681/1410077625924081/?type=1
Pic#2 Nathan preparing pipework to fit into the saddle.https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/pcb.1410078292590681/1410077642590746/?type=1
Pic#3 Turret built by Graham in his backyard shed.https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/pcb.1410078292590681/1410077662590744/?type=1
DanielOur first update tonight shows the work on our Airpseed Oxford trainer – photos from Ron.
1.The wreck is what is left of the centre wing section after we have stripped out most of the metal bits for refurbishment.
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2. Capt Ed. The Pilot that flew our B-24, A72-176 to Sale prior to it’s scrapping giving Doug a hand on the new Oxford centre section.
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3. The new Oxford tailplane.
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Our second update tonight is on the B-24 Liberator – photo from Ron.
Long time volunteer Neil (standing) and our newest volunteer Graeme finishing off the trailing edge of the B-24 Starboard Flap fairing prior to being painted aluminium as per original. https://www.facebook.com/B24Werribee/photos/a.1403022449962932.1073741828.1402975423300968/1407630662835444/?type=1&relevant_count=1
Additionally some good news as we had another busy week with about 60 visitors thru our doors. All welcome and hopefully enjoyed their visit.
DanielWe have some news from the B-24 Liberator hangar project this week with following –
News updates-
* Since launching the facebook page 6 days ago,we have had over 394 people like or follow the project…
* Our main webpage is hoping to be updated in next few weeks all going well.
* Have you considered donating money to our project yet?….if not we would welcome such support….one step closer to making the B24 complete.
Photos from this week – Roger with the saddle that joins up the top of the fuselage over the wing.
This has been rebuilt & alignment checks are being carried out before final fitment. The life rafts were stowed in the area above the wing in line with the hatches. (Photo Ron Taaffe)
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Photos from this week – Alfred is our Link Trainer specialist. We are working to hook up the instructor control desk but with something of this age it’s very much a case of two steps forward & one back with unexpected vacuum leaks & dirty connections. (Photo Ron Taaffe)
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Photos from this week – one of our younger volunteers, Chris, using our home made, portable, bead blasting booth to clean up the rear spar of the ctr section of the wing.
After treating & painting the cable keepers will be refitted in readiness for eventual fit up of flap & control surface cables & fairings. (Photo Ron Taaffe)
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DanielI believe the news story issue is discussed on several facebook pages as well? So some debate has been generated….
DanielSo let me ask the question…… why was a major national TV news crew invited into the project to make a national TV story….. then people involved on it as weve seen on this forum….. not expect people around the country to share the news online once it came out… as i said before it was all over facebook yesterday…….. so whose to blame in the sharing of the project news then?
DanielTin Triangle….Yes it does matter it seems.
Ozfury has just contacted me and told me i was not nice to steal his thunder on the release of the news.
I replied that considering the link was sent out nationally on the internet and smothered across facebook last night on forums, just how was i stealing his thunder?
And i wasnt aware who Pete was until just told recently. So ive told him next time maybe have the media report it better and tell others to hold off if he wants to announce news here firstly.
DanielI view the Corsair as WW2 era and that it to me. …. i wasnt aware until Pete came on and said that this actual aircraft was built Post War.
Ch 9 has made the error and i merely reposted what they told the world.
So there you go i learnt something today.
DanielAnd here we go Pete and Dave aka Scooter, quote directly taken from Channel 9 news story on the Corsair – highlighted the bold section for you too all whinge about…
“DARWIN DREAM: One of the world’s rarest and deadliest warbirds will soon retake to the skies above Darwin. A local aviator and his team of enthusiasts have spent the last 17 years restoring the World War Two fighter plane, with a rich history and one hell of a story.”
DanielWhoever “Pete” is in having a go at my comment you MAY wish to actually Pete …..go and reread that news story done by Channel 9 ….as their words are its a “WW2 fighter”…
So with your attitude, I am expecting you to be promptly getting onto Ch9 TV in Darwin and demanding they rewrite their story which i used as a intro…and tell them they made a error and should of said 1947 post war era Corsair too?
The link and story was all across facebook pages i saw… yesterday with people discussing a WW2 fighter…. only the purist will say actually its 1947 but… to the average in street which is news is aimed at, its a WW2 aircraft.
DanielThe Rathmines Catalina Memorial Park Trust or RCMPT wishes to let us all know the following news about their Catalina WW2 era flying boat project which is slowly coming over from South America via USA to Rathmines, NSW as a static exhibit for a future museum. The RCMPT spokesman John Richard has provided us this update to latest progress.
“A brief email to share the good news: a) The wing – tips are on their way b) The fuselage was loaded into the barge that will take it to Jacksonville, FL, USA – then the fuselage will be shipped via road to Savannah, GA to take a vessel to Australia.
These pics are the loading for shipment to Jacksonville, FL. USA.
The RCMPT wishes to have noticed the tireless work of Enrique Alvarez, from Vector Global Logistics in Atlanta Georgia, USA who has put in huge hours to assist the project here in Australia by doing everything and more to help with the transport of the aircraft.”
Photos online here https://www.facebook.com/phil.buckley/posts/10201289583941251
DanielUpdate from Rathmines – “Thank you for all the likes & comments & the great interest in this project. The Trust is very appreciative of all your comments etc.. If any of you would like to assist us with a donation towards the shipping of ‘Our Girl’, it would be greatly appreciated to help us offset the cost which was a bit above our first guesstamit Banking details are: account # 282206073 BSB # 012842 A/C name: The Rathmines Memorial Park Trust Gift Fund.
Again, our deep appreciation for all your support in this historic project.”
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