Not good at all.:(

PM sent! 🙂

Looks like we are both wrong, AA:

From the TVAL Camel signboard: 130hp Clerget 9B

For a generic Camel yes, but for that particular Camel, it has a 160hp Gnome Monosoupape. It was built in the United Sates with a steel tube fuselage by Gerry Thornhill and Carl Swanson and I believe first flew in 1985.
The Gnomes are known for their lack of throttle control, hence it is controlled by selecting some or all of the ignition system off, as required, via a selector switch in the cockpit and a blip switch on the stick. The Gnome cylinder also has a single push rod that actuates a single exhaust valve in the head, whereas the Clerget has two pushrods to actuate an intake valve and an exhaust valve.
Unfortunately, I know these things….:D

Very good Dave!
I believe I have seen Spartan ZK-ABZ hanging from the roof in Geraldine and ZK-ARH at Omaka in New Zealand.
I take it that the Lt Col L A Strange mentioned early on in the book is the same fellow who wrote “Recollections on an Airman”, detailing his flying experiences in WWI; a recommended read.

Good baj, but were the photos stills only or were they taken from a Go-Pro? Video from the wing tip position would be good to see.:)

Fantastic MerlinPete! I hope you post photos of the rebuild process. :eagerness:

A small correction Peter – the TVAL Camel is powered by an 160hp Gnome Monosoupape.:)

The Beech Staggerwing VH-UXP was gorgeous and a real credit to the craftsmen at Mandeville and to the owner for electing to return the aircraft to factory condition and configuration. It was interesting to hear that there is very little performance difference between the old constant speed propeller and the Curtiss-Reed fixed pitch propeller fitted now.