Full marks to the rebuilding team for working at at a fast pace. At this rate she will be in the air within two years or so.

Cheers

Cees

And back on the ground in 2 yaers and one day unless things change

Hi all–

C-FGAT’s new livery is growing on me, too…Mr Thomson who owns this Fury didn’t want a livery that implied the aircraft was “original”, as C-FGAT (formerly NX1324) is significantly modified for more practical operation. I think he ought to stick D-type roundels on the sides and the Stretton tailcode on the fin (ST, for Sandy Thomson, and oh gee, my initials are ST too and I live right nearby… :rolleyes: )

Nearly all Furies that have been converted to US power have followed the lead of the original George Baker “Skyfury”, employing the Wright R3350 (the basic Skyraider powerplant, hence, I think, the composite moniker “Skyfury”). The R3350 can be squeezed into a cowling of stock Fury profile, unlike the P&W R4360 four-row “corncob” which requires an elongated F2Gish cowl. I’ve never heard of an R2800 installation being attempted on a Fury, but it’s certainly an interesting thought; the later R2800 variants would have been comparable to the Centaurus 18 in power output…

Here’s a related idea. Anyone ever considered powering a TEMPEST with an R3350? Surely what’s good for the goose ought to be good for the (slightly older) gander…and the prop (though admittedly it would turn “backward”) would not even have one too few blades, which is everybody’s complaint about the R3350 Furies…and surely a Tempest in the air would be a welcome sight whichever way the prop was turning! Just a thought.

S.

Far to much common sense in this thread, I,m afraid I will have to give you a sound thrashing.
Now, can we return to fairytails and bull**** please.

AF (Ex BBMF)

Bugger off.

Such sweet comments from one so young –

You silly arse, now get back to the dark side…..

AF (Ex BBMF)

You would think I should know the answer but unfortunately I don’t, but hopefully Fluffy will pick this up and give you a good answer.

No surprises there Stormin, I’ve been told you know less than F&%* All.

AF (Ex BBMF)

AF

Cracking stuff. have you stripped it down yet 😉

Not yet, I was told to take a day off. But in the morning, with a bit of luck I’ll have it spread around the hangar like wild womens sh&%. Ha Ha….

AF (Ex BBMF)

Walney Island and back in ML407 with Carolyn. Stunning, simply Stunning. And a good years flying with a servicable Merlin up front.
CGs happy, I’m happy and Richards happy. A bloody good year all round.

AF (Ex BBMF)

AF

Dont ever change mate, keep telling it how it is 😉

To old to change. Don’t see the point anyway.

See ya Sunday if ya go to Dx.

AF (Ex BBMF)

It’s nice to see a sense of houmor is still alive on the forum….

Not…

AF (Ex BBMF)