To be frank I must confess I know nothing of the history of the Provost except that I know it has been in New Zealand for many years and the last 15 in this container (which has a rusted out roof). I understand it was delivered new to the airforce of Burma.

To my unpracticed eyes the aircraft does appear to be in quite good condition considering the time it has been stored and although the container leaked (which is unfortunate) it was well packed and prepared for storage.

Our museum does not fly any of our collection, except the DC3, although there are some that were in flying condition when they were put on display, the Beech Skipper and Auster recently flew here and the Spartan has done only a few hours since restoration.

Although there is no intention to fly the Provost (or the Aermacchi) we will not do anything deliberately that might preclude that in the future.

This engine has a plain cover over where I expect the combusters are. 😎

Just out of interest John, is the Avon you have an early ‘cannular’ 100 series or one of the later annular 200/300 series, where is the museum?

Hi, the engine plate shows ‘ECU 20701 C” which I believe is a Hunter or Canberra variant, 200 series.

The museum is in Ashburton, New Zealand (about 80kms from Christchurch).

john,pm’d u

Thanks.

Here is a link where you can download the NATOPS (Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization) manual for the A-4E/F/G Skyhawk (thanks to the former RAN A-4G pilot call-sign Sinbad):

http://www.adf-history.com/adf/?p=72

The website has a “contact” button… perhaps you could e-mail him with your questions?

Thanks very much, I have sent him and email.