Good to see the exterior progress on the Trident and Vulcan. Any chance of some interior pics?
Rob
This link gives some background to the restoration of the Nomad Engine.
http://www.apss.org.uk/projects/completed_projects/nomad/index.htm
Thanks for the link.
Rob
Thanks Mothminor, an engineering work of art by the looks of it. And yes it would of been an impressive combination in the Wyvern. With the most powerful british piston engine (Eagle 22) and the most powerful turboprop (for its time) the Python already under its belt the Nomad would of been in good company!
Rob
That’s a great local airfield find, Kevin. Looking forward to seeing what else turned up.
Rob
That Napier Nomad is an absolute beauty, thanks for posting the photos.
Interesting to note that a further development of the Wyvern – the MK.5, was considered first using a Nomad and then two Napier Elands arranged side by side!
Rob
Interesting reading and the bit about sharing his Chipmunk with the RNHF for help in training pilots free of charge is certainly worth praise in itself. A hearty congratulations to John Beattie!
Rob
Although I’m a supporter of Newark, I don’t think any thread should be ended because a reader feels that enough has been said. Clearly this particular thread is still contributed to on a regulary basis therefore of interest to other members Those who think time has expired on this thread and any other thread should not bother to continue reading it. Therefore the problem is solved for them.
Equally it’s not necessary for members to continue a witch-hunt on one member or organisation just because they can. If you don’t like the museum, then dont go!
Rob
Twinotter23 came on here very early to apologise on behalf of the museum and to look into the matter for Jeepman. Therefore I don’t think it’s necessary for others to jump on the bandwagon and kick a man or organisation when it’s down!
Rob
The plastic P-51 would look great at Bottisham if it needs a home!
Rob
That close to closing time I guess it could be a case of staff not necessarily being in the shop, or maybe cashing up the days takings.!
Rob
Yes very nice. Now all you need is a Tempest project to fit them onto 😉
Rob
As regards it being a single seater, I didn’t even realize there were any single seater Gnats.
Nothing wrong with being educated about a type Alan :), that’s why it’s so refreshing when a collector goes for a less run of the mill type, as we can all learn something!
Rob
I had to google the name to find out what a Nomad looked like. Good to see another rare type being recovered for future generations to see and learn from.
Rob
Didn’t both the Strathallen and Warbirds of GB Mossies fly across the Atlantic?
Rob
Personally I’m not fussed whether it’s of Folland or Hindustan origin, Ive never seen a single seater fly and cant wait to see it in the air. Just a shame the Golden Apple Sabre is about to leave these shores, otherwise a very different re-enactment could of been staged at airshows!
Rob