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May 6, 2009 at 5:05 pm in reply to: Dream: RAF VC10 return to civil life… #1182269

lankytim
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I saw a pair of VC10s flying in formation at low (ish) level on Tuesday south of Teeside. Simply awesome!

They were flying a zig-zag pattern. No idea why.

May 4, 2009 at 6:12 pm in reply to: Whitley recovery or salvage #1185251

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Elliott,

If you are planning any digs id still love to come along to help, seems you have already visited every Whitley crash site in the U.K though!

May 4, 2009 at 11:15 am in reply to: Whitley recovery or salvage #1185731

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I agree, the work done by Elliott is amazing, true dedication to the cause!

The piece of fuselage owned by Mark Evans was more like 25 inches long, not 25ft. Still a very impressive piece though.

It came from a remote Scottish island I believe, the Whitley had crash landed and as was too remote to salvage so it was broken up on site, many parts being used by the locals. The fuselage section was used as a goat shed IIRC.

March 13, 2009 at 9:28 pm in reply to: Is Concorde really a "British" design? (2009 thread) #1164376

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Austin Allegro-body styling by an Italian.

No it wasnt, it was designed by Harris Mann, who is a Londoner.

He also designed the Princess, TR7 and MiniMetro.

If thats not a reason to be proud of being British I dont know what is!

January 18, 2009 at 12:54 am in reply to: Dams Raid Flypast, May 2008 #1238509

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Fantastic vid.. thankyou!

January 16, 2009 at 3:50 pm in reply to: Prop blade found in channel…but whats it from? #1161132

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Ill take a tape measure next time I go up. It will be difficult to measure the overall length as the root is missing but ill do my best. The width will be no problem though.

I saw my friend today and told him the the opinions of the forum “I thought it was from a spitfire… pity”…. Oh well, you cant please everybody. As R.J Mitchell came from the Stoke area there is much interest and pride surrounding spitfires in this part of the country. Maybe it was shot down by spitfires? I told him that if he ever wants to get rid he knows where I am. 🙂

January 15, 2009 at 10:22 pm in reply to: To need Merlin XX part catalog #1161503

lankytim
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Yes please post some pics! Some details about the aircraft would be great too.

Good luck with the dig, it sounds fascinating. 🙂

January 15, 2009 at 4:09 pm in reply to: Prop blade found in channel…but whats it from? #1161828

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Mark, I thought you were serious until I got to the “These should all be checked for legal size, or kissed and release” part!

Many thanks for the help guys. Im seeing the prop blades owner tomorrow and ill tell him the forums findings. He was amazed when I told him I knew of some people that could probably tell me the blades origins. Hel be delighted that the “mystery prop blade” is now a bit less of a mystery.

January 14, 2009 at 7:34 pm in reply to: Prop blade found in channel…but whats it from? #1162394

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That is interesting! Thanks for the info, Its a great pity that it would be impossible to trace the exact aircraft that the blade was once attatched to and how it came to be at the bottom of the channel. The trawlers cover a huge area and there is no way of knowing at what time the blade was picked up. No doubt the blade has a story to tell….

The blade has a “fresh” break at the base, suggesting it was broken off the propeller hub by the trawlers nets rather than by the impact of hitting the water. Maybe the propeller was still attatched to the engine, pointing towards a forced landing rather than a crash…. All speculation of course, the truth will never be known!

Does anybody have any tips on cleaning the blade up? Perhaps the corrosion should be filled, smoothed over and the blade repainted. Maybe it should be left “as found”.

January 14, 2009 at 6:08 pm in reply to: Prop blade found in channel…but whats it from? #1162458

lankytim
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Humm, early 109?

The profile does look similar.

January 15, 2006 at 10:23 pm in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1338024

lankytim
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People would say “Why didn’t you talk with the blokes of the International Cockpit Club.” Pretty much the advice given in post #49.

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AH I give up!!

If whoever buys this nose section is looking for donations or somone to drive the lorry please e.mail me on [email]lankytim@hotmail.com[/email].

Seeyaaaa!!!!

January 15, 2006 at 8:20 pm in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1338073

lankytim
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Tim,

Your one of those who want a cockpit. Shouldn’t you be asking yourself that question ?

Especially when the Shack was mentioned a while ago on this very thread when you and others wanted a cockpit.

Why not buy the Shackleton yourself ? You know where it is, and for how much. Just dont lay it flat on your truck, as it’ll constitute a wide-load 😮

Dave T, If a Canberra cockpit is too big for me then how would a Shackleton suitable? Also as I said in my previous posts, Im trying to gain information on cockpit ownership, costs and skills involved e.t.c rather than simply jumping in at the deep end buying and transporting the first shell Im offered.

What would people say if I took on a project such as this, not having the skills or the funds needed to make a good job of it?

January 15, 2006 at 5:44 pm in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1338159

lankytim
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Tim,

The Shack’ has been in the yard for 10+ years, its common knowledge its there and its common knowledge its for sale along with the price.

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How come it wasnt bought 10 years ago then?

January 15, 2006 at 2:04 pm in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1338215

lankytim
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Hey gang

I’m not sure where we stand at the moment trying to find a home for the shack cockpit, but I know someone who would like to buy it. His only concern is getting it moved but there are always ways round that! 😉

Elliott

Hi Elliott!

Is there now two people interested in purchasing the nose outright? We’ve gone from the shack being on deaths door to there being a queue to save it 😀 Things have moved along very quickly.

January 15, 2006 at 1:51 pm in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects #1338227

lankytim
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Lankytim- the Shackleton nose is indeed a mess ! However one of the delights of preservation is you get something in poor condition and fix it to your best ability.
If it was complete and in good condition it wouldn’t be in a scrapyard and it also wouldn’t cost £1000!

I agree on that point. Being new(ish) to the forum I dont know what kind of damage is repairable, and what would “write it off”.
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