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  • March 31, 2025 at 2:57 pm in reply to: Interesting engine test bed aircraft #1152661
    Wyvernfan
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    I didn’t think it could be done, but WN345 is even more beautiful than a standard Gannet.

    This thread hasn’t come about from the mention of the Folland 43/37 test-bed in the Griffon post has it?!

    Partly.. although the piston to turbine era was arguably the most fascinating period in aviation for me. There was a plethora of different types being used, fitted with the very latest of what the aviation engine industry could come up with.

    March 31, 2025 at 2:56 pm in reply to: Ezell Hawker Tempest #1152582
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    I wouldn’t have thought it would take to the air,unfortunately these Tempests have all started with great gusto until they begin to look like a complete Tempest then the money/Inthusiasm/will to live? runs out.
    If it is being done in the USA they can’t be expected to be as fully inthusiastic as to what a significant plane it is, as after all its a British plane they would get more satisfaction in rebuilding say a Mustang.
    The other problem is the older version of the Centaurus it is fitted with
    [ presuming you are being authentic that is ] as this is probably harder to restore than the later version in the Sea Fury.

    Graham

    Wouldn’t entirely agree with that. The Sea Fury is a british aircraft, and it has found many operators in the US.. both for air racing and as an historic warbird. Also for a company such as Ezell to begin restoring such a plane in the first place, then i’m sure the matter of powerplant would have already been taken into consideration.

    March 31, 2025 at 2:56 pm in reply to: KC-97 Stratotanker / C-97 Stratofreighter #1152346
    Wyvernfan
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    Thanks Zeb.. would be fantastic to see her at Flying Legends. How about it Mr Grey.?

    March 31, 2025 at 2:54 pm in reply to: KC-97 Stratotanker / C-97 Stratofreighter #1152126
    Wyvernfan
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    Perhaps MR GREY has spent enough keeping us all happy. It might just be your turn to dig deep in yer pocket!

    Meaning..?

    March 31, 2025 at 2:52 pm in reply to: Another Flug-Werke '190 airborne #1151645
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    Wasn’t it posted somewhere that the CAA had notified the aircrafts operators regarding what was required to get the ‘190’ certified.. and were waiting to hear back from them?

    March 31, 2025 at 2:50 pm in reply to: Vyrell Mitchell, Prince William, Piper Arrow accident. #1151230
    Wyvernfan
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    Just echoing what Moggy said really… can’t help with the query but great car bb. My father owned a Mk 2 Lotus Cortina in the mid 1970’s. Damn quick motor for its day too.

    March 31, 2025 at 2:48 pm in reply to: FW 190 on the move #1150864
    Wyvernfan
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    See the link in post #3

    http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=97041

    March 31, 2025 at 2:48 pm in reply to: Avro Vulcan XL319 Restoration Project #1150793
    Wyvernfan
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    How did the story come across?

    It was ok. Basically they said an ex cold war Vulcan bomber had actually been tipped up with its nose about 8ft (?) in the air because of the weight of snow built up on its wings. They then mentioned the fact that there was now only one Vulcan left flying.. and that was about it.
    They did also mention the NEAM as well. Any chance of rattling a few collecting tins if people come to view her.?

    March 31, 2025 at 2:48 pm in reply to: Avro Vulcan XL319 Restoration Project #1150811
    Wyvernfan
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    This saga has just been mentioned on BBC Radio 5 live.

    March 31, 2025 at 2:38 pm in reply to: YouTube – Farnborough 1950… #1148922
    Wyvernfan
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    Nice video I grew up in Farnborough. I was born at Farnborough and Cove War Memorial hospital in Albert Road. 🙂

    What in 1950… surely not. 😀

    March 31, 2025 at 2:38 pm in reply to: Another Flug-Werke '190 airborne #1148928
    Wyvernfan
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    Wasn’t it posted somewhere that the CAA had notified the aircrafts operators regarding what was required to get the ‘190’ certified.. and were waiting to hear back from them?

    Moreover, somewhere on the Internet there’s an interview with the head of the CAA who has stated that they have already explained what kind of process would be required to consider approval this aircraft, but that the application process was never initiated by the operators.

    Thought so.! 😉

    March 31, 2025 at 2:21 pm in reply to: BBMF Under Threat? #1145426
    Wyvernfan
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    I doubt if it will come to it….but
    aren’t historic aviation supporters “tapped out” supporting the Vulcan?

    Perhaps some hard choices might have to be made in the future.

    Whats the Vulcan got to do with the BBMF or the Red Arrows.?

    March 31, 2025 at 2:16 pm in reply to: New Koolhoven FK-51 replica at Soesterberg #1144371
    Wyvernfan
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    Nice pics… good to see the Sea Fury and Fokker.

    March 31, 2025 at 2:11 pm in reply to: Big Propliner Airshows – Europe #1143347
    Wyvernfan
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    What about the C-97 Strat in Germany… is this still active?

    March 31, 2025 at 2:06 pm in reply to: Bristol Brigand. #1142406
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    Many thanks for posting the pics John and Steve… please ‘keep em coming’.

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