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December 11, 2014 at 7:49 am in reply to: Nose art identification 'imagination required'! #875935

Wyvernfan
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Probably miles off , Paul, but the bulbous head (similar to a Mohawk) and ‘tongue’ flicking out remind me of a Dragonfly catching its prey, but the art work shows only what looks likes one pair of wings!?

Rob

December 10, 2014 at 8:55 pm in reply to: HMS Eagle Aircraft 1957 #876240

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Nice photo with Wyverns, Sea Hawks and the plane guard Dragonfly helicopter on deck!

Rob

December 10, 2014 at 8:07 pm in reply to: RAF Silloth, what a superb film #876252

Wyvernfan
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Fascinating but sad at the same time. Nicely done too!

Rob

December 10, 2014 at 6:49 pm in reply to: RAF Wethersfield 20th TFW 1950-70 #876410

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Ah yes, Tom, very highly regarded at the museum by the chairman and volunteers alike who often speak of his qualities, but his presence there was before my time!

Rob

December 10, 2014 at 5:48 pm in reply to: RAF Wethersfield 20th TFW 1950-70 #876579

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[ATTACH=CONFIG]233848[/ATTACH]Wyverfan found 56-2970 :-). May find 71 yet there are many of the Wethersfield Sabres on the Facebook page and more on the web page.

Bassingbourn !!! Do you know Mr Tom Gill?

That’s a start at least.

I haven’t met Tom personally but his name certainly sounds familiar.

Rob

December 9, 2014 at 7:13 pm in reply to: RAF Wethersfield 20th TFW 1950-70 #877540

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Great idea to have a Wethersfield F-100 thread.
Don’t suppose you have any photos regarding the following incident in Sawston near Cambridge do you? My brother who would of been around six years old at the time remembers our father taking him to have a look at the crash site on the Babraham Road;
North American F-100D-65-NA Super Sabre 56-2971 c/n 235-69 (20th TFW/77th TFS) Crashed 2.5 miles north-east of Duxford, England Jun 19, 1961 following in-flight fire after takeoff from Wethersfield AB. Pilot ejected safely.

Rob

December 8, 2014 at 9:41 pm in reply to: HMS Eagle Aircraft 1957 #878345

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i think these may show more than one incident, as one photo shows a Sea Hawk with a broken hook whilst the other sequence looks like a failed cat launch.
The Wyverns in photo three have the earlier folding wing tips, which I would say put these as pre 1956.!

Tin Triangle – I believe that what you think are Firebrands are actually Skyraiders parked at the rear.

Lovely photos by the way!

Rob

December 8, 2014 at 9:18 pm in reply to: RAF Wethersfield F100 Crash 1963 #878453

Wyvernfan
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Looking forward to seeing more on this incident if possible. Thanks for posting this!

Rob

December 8, 2014 at 8:03 pm in reply to: Westland Wyvern Project Thread. #878807

Wyvernfan
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You never miss a trick Howard :D, but thanks for the link. I’ll see how things develop from here!

Rob

December 8, 2014 at 2:53 pm in reply to: Westland Wyvern Project Thread. #879024

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Possibly DC, the only reasons I didn’t attend this year was because of a lack of any progress from the previous years – for reasons specified!
Also I have to admit to being impressed with your Meteor III cockpit mock up, as it gave me some ideas. Any progress that you can report on it?

Rob

December 7, 2014 at 10:14 pm in reply to: Westland Wyvern Project Thread. #879424

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Bill, thanks for the advice – compliments and warning. I remember looking at a Sea Hawk mounting in what must be a few years ago now. It looked quite small compared to some other types as I recall but sadly I didn’t go for it. Neither did I realise they were on the scarce side. I do have a Type3 Mk3 one for a Vampire T.11 still on its transport frame if anyone needs one!?

Rob

December 7, 2014 at 9:03 pm in reply to: Westland Wyvern Project Thread. #879479

Wyvernfan
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Cheers Tim, comments appreciated!

Rob

December 7, 2014 at 3:34 pm in reply to: Westland Wyvern Project Thread. #880009

Wyvernfan
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Wyvern

Recent events at home plus volunteer duties at a local museum and lack of free time have meant that my own projects have been forced to take a back seat. Nevertheless I have now ‘finally’ managed to finish the four instrument panel mock ups (but still minus one elusive switch) and can now get these laser cut onto 3mm ally. A rare free Sunday morning today also meant that I could cut a smaller more manageable sill plate to accommodate the windscreen and ultimately the instrument panels and GGS.

Incidentally I’m still looking for a type2 Mk1 retractable gun sight mounting – ref 8B/2860 if anyone has one kicking around? A Sea Hawk mounting may also be a good substitute if one becomes available!

Rob

December 6, 2014 at 4:40 pm in reply to: RN Skua in Norway….WoW! (2007 story continues) #880636

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Thanks for the links. Quite surprised at the “wreck” that they bought up considering the before recovery pics. Makes me wonder if things went according to plan as it surfaced. I guess it just goes to show how initial looks can be deceiving.
But nevertheless an excellent restoration of a much forgotten type in my opinion!

Rob

December 6, 2014 at 7:02 am in reply to: RN Skua in Norway….WoW! (2007 story continues) #881012

Wyvernfan
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I wonder where the engine is.

Mark

Haven’t looked too far but are there any updates on this amazing find?

Rob
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