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January 21, 2013 at 10:24 am in reply to: Westland Welkin #953382

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Just idle curiosity on this one DC, but it does seem my taste in aircraft is different to everybody else’s :confused::D

Also i’ve made contact with the chap re your email. Be interesting to see what he comes up with.

Rob

January 21, 2013 at 8:48 am in reply to: Boulton Paul Heritage Project #953519

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Sad days indeed. Sorry to say that i never did get up there to have a look round, but i’m glad that everything has found safe and covered accomodation.
That at least means that they have the displays / aircraft to start again… should they want to!

Rob

January 21, 2013 at 8:17 am in reply to: Westland Welkin #953548

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James – I only get that look when confronted by a female in black hold up stockings, but thats another story ;). I too like the look of the Welkin, apart from its oversized but necessary wingspan. But considering how many were built its disappointing how little has survived today of them.

Robert Whitton – Thanks for that link. Never realised so many ended up at Lennoxlove. Strange that absolutely nothing seems to have survived up there, but keep looking. Are you still in contact with the sketching man?

Air Ministry – 1st prize has to go to you sir. Thats a very nice presumably Welkin throttle box, but can you tell us where you found it?

Rob

January 21, 2013 at 7:57 am in reply to: Lancaster Front Section Build #953557

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Excellent work Geoff. Is it a complete new-build or including original parts where possible?

Rob

January 20, 2013 at 1:55 pm in reply to: Bottisham Airfield Museum – Museum & P-51 Mustang Update #955178

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Been a while since we did any updates on the museum so here’s the first of a few to come :).

First off our USAF friends at RAF Lakenheath have been doing stirling work on the museum project P-51 canopy.
We had both an original frame with smashed perspex and in need of some repair plus a very good perspex shell, but needed to put the two together to make a good useable example. And following a visit to the museum by servicemen based with Lakenheaths F-15’s they very kindly offered to take on its restoration.
Because of postings away and airforce work commitments this is being achieved as and when the guys can spare the time, but as ever we are extremely grateful for their help and enthusiasm and look forward to seeing the end result.

Rob

January 19, 2013 at 6:57 pm in reply to: Airbase Museum moving to Newquay:BBC #955773

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An update can be seen here

http://www.newquaycornwallairport.com/about/media-center/news/cornwall-gets-ready-classic-air-force

Rob

January 19, 2013 at 12:25 pm in reply to: Seen on eBay – 2013! #956256

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Anyone thinking of starting a control grip / stick top collection might like this AC10300

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281053232236&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

Rob

January 19, 2013 at 12:23 pm in reply to: Your Favourite Control Column Stick/Yoke/Grip! #956259

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Thanks for the info Ian. Agree about Banansplits poster too, as thats a brilliant way of displaying the column / grip.

Rob

January 19, 2013 at 12:18 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary 2013 #956263

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More interesting for me and just out of curiosity is where and when the Sea Venom is going?

Rob

January 19, 2013 at 8:41 am in reply to: Your Favourite Control Column Stick/Yoke/Grip! #956498

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Some lovely pieces being shown on here, keep ’em coming.

On the parts with history side, this is the back seat stick, from a Ju87H trainer. The Stuka was recovered for the ‘Dig 1940’ series as a Blitzkreig casualty.

What an amazing find Ian. Do they differ from single seater JU-87’s? If so then surely surviving sticks from two seat Stuka’s can be counted on one hand?!

Rob

January 18, 2013 at 7:26 pm in reply to: Your Favourite Control Column Stick/Yoke/Grip! #957151

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Nice Wyvern stick Rob, the beauty of the ‘standard’ types is that it could be from whichever you fancy.Have you ever seen a column to go with it?

Sadly not Ian. My other Wyvern related ‘top’ is this AC10300 which replaced the AC1400 in service. A much better grip in my opinion as everything falls to hand better.
In not quite the same sparkling condition, but that was reflected in the purchase price, so no complaints 🙂

Incidentally i’m still looking for a Dunlop AH8763 27J/249 grip if anyone has one?

Rob

January 18, 2013 at 6:12 pm in reply to: Your Favourite Control Column Stick/Yoke/Grip! #957228

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Posted by me before but i’m feeling left out :D. My AC1400, reconditioned in 1969 at RNAW Perth (Royal Naval Aircraft Workshop) in Scotland, so good as new. It also came with the tags to support this.
I know its a generic type but it was also fitted to early turboprop Wyvern’s, so i just had to have one :).

Rob

January 18, 2013 at 5:49 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary 2013 #957370

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Anyone seen Peter (bomberflight) lately? 😀

Rob

January 18, 2013 at 1:32 pm in reply to: Seen on eBay – 2013! #957919

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Spitfire, of sorts

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Supermarine-Spitfire-GR-Z-Gate-Gaurdian-/170976516499?pt=UK_CPV_Aviation_SM&hash=item27cefe9993

Rob

January 18, 2013 at 7:35 am in reply to: Peter Vallance #958290

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Thanks for the correction and update Peter. I’m sure all our thoughts are with yourself, your colleagues and Peter’s family at this extremely difficult time.

Rob
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