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April 16, 2006 at 3:46 pm in reply to: Halifax JP137 #1326690

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site

Hi,
Anything here ?
cheers
Jerry

http://daveg4otu.tripod.com/dorset/dorcrash.html

April 16, 2006 at 1:11 pm in reply to: aeroplane may 2006 whirlwind database #1326735

brewerjerry
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power plants

Hi,
just a comparism

hercules ( assuming an early version )
weight 1,845 Lb, 1,375Hp,

peregrine
weight 1,140 Lb, 880 Hp,

from research I think actual engine that bristols suggested was the :-

Aquila, ( fully supercharged ) 830 Hp, (any info on weights/ dimensions would be of interest to me as all my books give very little info.)

Happy easter to all,
Cheers
Jerry

March 12, 2006 at 9:26 pm in reply to: A Boston for auction ? #1348569

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cheap

Hi
only £150 …………
cheers
Jerry

March 12, 2006 at 8:26 pm in reply to: 263 Sqn Whirlwind Pilot, Medal Grouping on EBAY #1348609

brewerjerry
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interesting

Hi
The price tag ouch !!!!!

And the whirlwind photos aren’t even original period, all three whirlwind photos were taken after smith had crashed .
Interesting the 5 Sq india background history, this might help me finally locate a photo of him, to go with the photo of Vines who crashed at the same time.
of interest never found out which unit the catalinas were from apparently it was a VIP escort, think they were coming from bermuda
Cheers
jerry

March 11, 2006 at 5:38 pm in reply to: How To Service Your Spitfire…The Haynes Way #1349603

brewerjerry
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maybe

I agree with Jerry – Haynes manuals have saved me a fortune, many hundreds more than they have cost me.

However, they certainly seem to be losing their way somewhat…

http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=15133&langId=-1

Not enough Volvo diesels on the road? They have to be kidding.

Hi
maybe it’s another brit institution, on the way down the pan 😀 sad if it is
Cheers
Jerry

March 11, 2006 at 5:33 pm in reply to: Presentation a/c of WWII #1349622

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thanks

Hi Geoff,
Many thanks for the reply, my interest is purely in the presentation whirlwinds, any extra info on these are always of interest to me, My research has been for many years into the bellows a/c and also the whirlwinds & bellows typhoons.

Under the ‘freedom of information’ 😀 🙂
below is the basic list, as of june 1942.

‘By official communication 15/6/42 the fellowship of the bellows was asked to add further names to those already given to bring the total of bellows named a/c to a total of twenty a/c.

There were Bellows Argentina I to XII
P7055 bellows argentina No:1
P7116 bellows argentina No:2
P7117 bellows argentina No:3
P7118 bellows argentina No:4
P7119 bellows argentina No:5
P7120 bellows argentina No:6
P7121 bellows argentina No:7

Bellows Uruguay I to IV
P7122 bellows Uruguay No:1

there was also
Fellowship of the Bellows Columbia
Condor I ( Bolivia )
Condor II ( Bolivia )
O Banderante ( Brazil )

[ post July ’42 the whole system of naming the whirlwinds changed and the twenty a/c were renamed , as per the request from the fellowship of the bellows ]

Non Bellows presentation a/c

P7056 The Pride of Yeovil
P7102 Comrade in Arms

If anyone can add or query my list please, mail me at [email]jezbrew@yahooo.com[/email]
Cheers
Jerry

March 11, 2006 at 10:20 am in reply to: How To Service Your Spitfire…The Haynes Way #1349959

brewerjerry
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haynes

Hi All,
Being a bit positive, there are many vehicles that have been maintained by use of a haynes manual, they are about 1/4 the price of an official manufacturers workshop manual.
Myself in person, I have saved a small fortune over the years using haynes manuals to maintain/repair mine /family /friends vehicles.
A good old british institution, known world wide, be honest we ain’t got many left ………….
and they have preserved a few vehicles in the museum ….
http://www.haynesmotormuseum.com/index.php

I personally wish them continued success, credit where credit due …

( P.s. I am in no way connected to the company or know anyone who works for them or have any financial connection ……)

Cheers
Jerry

March 11, 2006 at 7:30 am in reply to: How To Service Your Spitfire…The Haynes Way #1350003

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titles

Hi All,
maybe i will be lucky and it will just be an updates AP,
or maybe even the entire range of AP’s held by the RAF,
ideal for those bits collectors and modellers alike.
At an affordable price I think many might buy,
look at the old RAF hurri/spit/lanc/mossie AP reprints they went well.
Cheers
Jerry

March 10, 2006 at 10:11 pm in reply to: Presentation a/c of WWII #1350329

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info

Hi All,
The book is interesting, but a bit pricy, does anyone know if it has info on the presentation whirlwinds.

In particular two examples, any references to the following whirlwinds ?

1) Condor presented by Bolivia

2) O Banderante presented by Brazil

I personally need 55 reasons to invest in a copy …..

Cheers
Jerry

March 10, 2006 at 7:23 pm in reply to: typhoon elevator on e bay #1350558

brewerjerry
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comments

Hi All,
Thanks for the comments
Cheers
Jerry

March 7, 2006 at 9:19 pm in reply to: Trolley Accs…I need to get out more! #1355335

brewerjerry
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question

Hi All,
Would it be possible to date them further ?
As some early WW2 a/c had 12 volt systems, other early/mid ww2 went to 24 volt systems
Slightly O/T…..
As a ex council apprentice I recall a wooden trolley acc, always wondered if it was ex raf ? it had a 12v / 24v option, a very large lever.
We used it to start a converted mobile tower built onto a truck body ,
( an american dodge ? ex wrvs ww2 meal/tea wagon ).
Cheers
Jerry

February 22, 2006 at 2:12 pm in reply to: lanc ? crash photo any i/d ? #1374783

brewerjerry
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photo

Hi All,
thanks all for the input, it has satisfied my mind, for some reason the photo on e bay intrigued me.
proves my a/c i/d needs a bit of brushing up, 😀
I must be currently about A/A gunner standard…… 😀
cheers
jerry

February 20, 2006 at 11:48 am in reply to: lanc ? crash photo any i/d ? #1377539

brewerjerry
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photo

Hi All,
Thanks for the input, seems it’s a B-24 then, but identity not to sure due to the wreckage shape/parts.
If it isn’t lady be good maybe the is another one out there waiting to be found ?
One more question, would 213Sq have been flying over where lady be good was in the late 60’s ? ( seller reckons maybe 68/69 ? )
Cheers
Jerry

February 13, 2006 at 7:57 pm in reply to: Cornish Lightnings #1387084

brewerjerry
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thanks

Hi
thanks for the post I knew of the old castle motors one, and had heard of one in someones back garden, but didn’t know big the garden was …. 😀
Cheers
Jerry

February 13, 2006 at 7:17 am in reply to: Heads Up BBC One – UK 8.00 pm Sunday 12 Feb #1387560

brewerjerry
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war grave

Hi
If everyone got off she should not be classified as a war grave,

This classification disrespects the sites which actually are war graves, and still have bodies on board ….
By the whole definition ‘ grave ‘ if there are none it can’t be one, it wouldn’t stand up in a court.

Never the less a good program ,thanks for making us all aware.
Cheers
Jery
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