I stand corrected on the Tri-motor.

The main problem they have at the moment appears to be space. The aircraft that are operational are taking up space that could be utilised in restoration and maintenance. I was told that once the new hangars were built they would then be able to up the pace of restoration and maintenance.

The first new hangar was receiving its roof trusses when I was there.

Thanks for that Ian. I think I know where in my brain a link to the Peregrine was found! Am I right in thinking that the ill fated Vulture engine was essentially 2 Peregrines together in an X arrangement?

Dave

No – my impression was that the priorities at F of F were to

(a) build somewhere for the restored a/c to live

(b) restore the other a/c in the collection to flying status

(c) expand the collection

The feeling I got was they were still recovering from the devastating effects of hurricane Andrew and this was now beginning to happen. The collection is massive and cannot all be done at once.

The collection is governed by the vision of Kermit Weeks and even he cannot achieve everything at once!

I guess because of that error the little scales in the top corner will tip against me!

kept me googling for a while – should have checked on Boorman’s whereabouts first!

An Argentinian Harrier with Spitfire wings?