Latest issue is now online – https://www.facebook.com/download/117889461719551/AWAL%20Dispatch%2023-7-13%20v2.pdf
Latest news is the Catalina is basically nearly all ready to leave for Australia and will be shipped over and then the hard part begins with a suitable cover and a rebuild…
Just advising I have today stepped down from my volunteer role in sharing any more news on this project and will let others do this if they want to share news.
Latest working bee photos are now online – https://www.facebook.com/groups/38244348751/
Latest news is for a donation of $25 or more you will be eligible to receive an E-Book copy of either “Cats At War” by Coral Gaunt & Robert Cleworth or “The Fabulous Catalina” by Robert Cleworth. Please email [email]philip@dulhunty.com[/email] to nominate and request your copy.[ATTACH=CONFIG]218354[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]218355[/ATTACH]
We have a update on http://philbuckleytravels.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/new-catalina-flying-boat-for-australia-rathmines-catalina-memorial-acquires-a-catalina-2/ – see the July 1 2013 PDF file link.
Indeed it is ….Ross is his son. I have met Ross in 2009 for a flightgear shoot with the CAC Mustang and P-40 Kittyhawk.
Ray has kindly updated us on what the volunteers have done to the Catalina lately –
* Skin repair completed wheel lower corner port side of fuselage.
* Skin repair starboard side of fuselage started.
* New section of skin fabricated for above repair. Work in progress.
* 100 hourly inspection completed both engines.
* Cowl repairs both engines completed.
* Pre- oiling pump installation completed for both engines.
* Fuel selectors installed in pylon.
* Fuel strainers installed in pylon.
* Propeller removed awaiting inspection,(Delay due to work load,Eric will
advise when he able to carry out work.)
* Installation of engine hoses close to completion,some fuel lines still to
be installed.
Over here in Australia famous singer who i have connections to ……… John Farnham decided to finally retire from singing a few years ago but he keeps coming back with new music tours every now and then…..a “life extension” one could say?.
Seems the Vulcan could be the same….
A brief press release was published in the Australian Pilot / AOPA magazine warbird section, out on sale this week, updating people to this new project.
I dont need to state who the pilot is, i told you its a aussie warbird pilot…. if that doesnt interest you well thats your problem.
And you might want to correct yourself student pilot and reread the story, he is a current RAAF pilot and warbird owner.
We have an update for you to share – http://philbuckleytravels.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/new-catalina-flying-boat-for-australia-rathmines-catalina-memorial-acquires-a-catalina-2/
On Saturday the skies over Blue Mountains west of Sydney saw 75 aircraft fly in loose and tight formations as part of the 200th Anniversary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains. See some warbirds flying such as Yaks, Winjeels and some ADF alongside GA – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.499966260072742.1073741861.123840214352017&type=1
We have more news on progress on VH-CAt to share with you .
Craig Hickey has joined Ray Moloneaux and already his efforts are showing value.
Details of some of the more recent progress:
Removed lower cowl flap Port Engine. To gain access to feathering hose for removal.
Also removed fire hose from Starboard engine.
Manifold pressure and priming hoses.
Removed corroded skin on lower rear section of Port wheel well.
Removed corrosion & remake and repair skins as above.
Removed spark plugs from Port engine-continued 100 hourly service.
Fabricated and repaired skin panels and primed.
Finished cleaning spark plugs.
Cleaned damaged area of fuselage.
Rain hampered external work.