We got the hydraulics fitted and a hand pump installed to raise the canopy as required.

Thanks Ian. The PB4Y is possible.
John

Well that was interesting, we got the canopy open by much huffing and puffing and four guys lifted it up and down while one of us tried to detect which hydraulic pipes had air pumping in and out but without success.

The panel was taken off the top and the problem became obvious, no ram!

I found a ram on our shelves which we might be able to make fit..oh well… supposedly we do this for recreation!

I have learned the current owners intend to put it in the air. There is some minor work to be done and inspections to be carried out.

I dont know how long it will be at the Ashburton museum.

It has been suggested to me that considering the age of a typical visitor to our aviation museum we need only to install induction loops for hearing aids! :highly_amused: