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January 28, 2009 at 11:17 am in reply to: Airworthy Hurricanes #1226089

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Update on civil registrations for…..

Thank you – updated in Post #1 🙂

January 27, 2009 at 8:03 pm in reply to: Airworthy Hurricanes #1226974

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A good day to update post #1. Back to 12 airworthy Hurricanes as of today 🙂

January 26, 2009 at 11:40 pm in reply to: Hanger 11 Hurricane – first taxy run #1227926

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Sweet sounding engine…

Certainly is!

I was fortunate enough to be invited up to North Weald today

Nice to finally meet you Steve!

January 26, 2009 at 11:39 pm in reply to: Hanger 11 Hurricane – first taxy run #1227931

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It does raise the question is the gun layout particular to this mark?

Its particular to the Hurricane IIB in fighter-bomber configuration. Basically, in its original (early 1942) form, they used the 12-gun wing layout, but due to the location of the bomb carrier fairing shrouds (masking the spent cartridge ejector port for one of the main group of four guns) the complement was reduced to ten guns in total. This particular aircraft is uniquely equipped with a full set of guns in situ and the outer pair, due to the tapering of the wing, have projecting flash eliminators, which are quite promiment.

January 25, 2009 at 12:28 pm in reply to: Propeller Cuffs…P-51 & B-29 #1230398

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On the Mustang the cuffs were devised to improve air flow in to the carb intake duct. I believe much later they were found to be not actually that effective. California Propeller can fit them these days for the full period look.

January 22, 2009 at 11:14 pm in reply to: Hangar 11 Hurricane Progress #1232999

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Imagine her with replica 500lb bombs!!

The thought had struck us – maybe next year 🙂

January 22, 2009 at 2:03 pm in reply to: Hangar 11 Hurricane Progress #1233619

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Just wondering, how large a bomb could the Hurribomber carry?

Initilally a pair of GP250LB’s but later (by June 1942) were able to carry 2 x 500LB. The Hangar 11 machine currently sports 250LB replica GP bombs.

January 19, 2009 at 9:31 pm in reply to: Spotted #1237045

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Spotted over Ipswich at 13:15 Sunday 18th Jan (yesterday!)

I saw it take off from North Weald around 12.30.

January 15, 2009 at 11:46 am in reply to: New build FW190 #1161969

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Apart from the French one the Fighter Factory example at Bremgarten is being intensivley worked on for flight later this year. The German CAA are somewhat more understanding of such an experimantal aircraft than our own. I dont know what the status of the Blair machine is at the moment in terms of intention to fly in the UK, although clearly it would make quite a sight if it can be achieved.

January 14, 2009 at 12:45 pm in reply to: Hurricane P2902/G-ROBT, how much original structure is being used in restoration? #1162568

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With the Hangar 11 example at North Weald, will this allow work to commence on the two seater?

G-HHII is still at Moat Farm (well it is today anyway). I am not aware of any solid plans to commence a 2-seat Hurricane at HRL although the concept has been talked about.

December 31, 2008 at 12:40 am in reply to: Bob Jens Mosquito Project Update(2005 zombie) #1177949

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Some exciting news about this project here:
Scroll down to Other Mossie News

http://www.calgarymosquitosociety.com/mosquitobytes4.htm

Wonderful news, however, please note the information regarding Jerry Yagen’s Mosquito possibly being ready for the 2009 Wanaka show should of course refer to the 2010 Wanaka show :rolleyes:

December 27, 2008 at 2:16 pm in reply to: Westland Whirlwind Cockpit Colours… #1181378

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Standard interior colour over this was RAF interior grey green.

Certainly for the cockpit and I would not be at all surprised if other interior areas were painted with this colour also (if Westland built Seafires and Spitfires are anything to go by).

December 24, 2008 at 10:58 am in reply to: Hangar 11 Hurricane Progress #1183073

Mark V
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Well she is pretty much finished, weighed and ready for delivery to her new home. Fantastic achievement by all at HRL.

I expect some official pics will be posted up on the H11 website over the next few days 🙂

December 16, 2008 at 11:27 pm in reply to: Spitfire Mk21 #1190675

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The only other question i have is there seems to be some form of badge on the fin in the first photo. Any idea what it could be?

I don’t see anything on the fin apart from the normal flash. There is a W/T bonding marking on the rudder.

One thing that is unusual is the camou pattern around the nose (sbd side).

December 16, 2008 at 11:19 pm in reply to: Spitfire Mk21 #1190687

Mark V
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No I can’t.

It may be Brown/Green with Yellow under surfaces.

This will need more research.

Mk V…speak.

Mark

On recollection from a project years ago – I agree with your later suggestion: Ocean Grey/Dark Green over Yellow. Note all surfaces are fairly satin in finish with a very distinct sheen.

Spitfire XIX PS915 wore the markings of a prototype (Mk.XIV?) for a number of years.

Ah yes thats the one – my contribution to that, back in 1991 (?) was making her a new stern post. The work was carrried out at Hurn.
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