Noting Bens comment above from last year, it isn’t owned by IWM. In fact its owner was over at the weekend, flying something shiny!

That’s a big Hint ;^D

My fear is that a hacker won’t understand the forum code of conduct. Imagine a forum without all the sniping…

I do find this forum amusing but ultimately frustrating. Before the “in fighting” continues, why not just move on? The PBY is wrecked, and is now only good for salvage and scrap. No kangaroo court on here will rectify history.

Ian,

I’ve only just stumbled across this thread, wow! Just to let you know, Napier are still extant here in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. They may still hold drawings for the Sabre. Definitely worth an email I’d have thought. Search for Napier Turbochargers.

Kind regards,
Piston

Ha, and similarly for the non combative, kerosene burning OV-10 Bronco’s.

I heard that both the vC-10 and Nimrod crews were asked to practice the landing into Cosford on the sim. I believe the latter was practised in excess of 60 times with 100% success rate. I was told that no one was willing to “take the risk” and sign off the authority for the flights. It does seem somewhat long winded to get them to Cosford via road, but at least they’re there.

“Bob” was the first Ten I flew in, and the last I worked on.

I think it looks beautiful, with such an interesting scheme. Has the hook the ability to extend AND retract in flight?? Are the Grace Family the owners? Thanks for sharing the links to the images Mark 12.

K5054NZ, the lens woman (Daisy) is closely connected with the Graces if I remember correctly.