So, just to recap…..

On (or about) the last weekend of August, an inicident may (or may not) have occurred involving an aircraft and operator which may (or may not) operate from an airfield in Kent. This incident may (or may not) have something to do with an undercarriage collapse which may (or may not) have resulted in damage to the said aircraft. The incident may (or may not) be reportable to the aviation authorities.

Hope that’s all suitably cleared up now.

Regards,

kev35

Similar to an incident recently in Texas (Might have been May, or there abouts, or last year) where a B-25 (or a large aircraft of age and twin tails) had a gear, engine, and/or ID10T mechanical issues (possibly) that resulted in “unintended landing configuration” and possible damage to structure and/or paint scrapeage. The wife of current Texas goub’ner (and now Pres’dent candidate for US) Rick Perry was allegedly in or around said unconfirmed aircraft and was involved in some way. Or not.

Rumor is dumb dumb forgot to lower the gear.

How much were thoses 262’s they were making recently surely could not be much more difficult than that ?

Huge difference between building new and restoring a salty bird.

This is typical of what you can expect:

With the 262, they had access to a potentially airworthy one.
No such luck with the 17.

In the recent Warbird Radio interview the guys from the Vulcan team including the team leader stated the Vulcan will be grounded next year or the year after regardless of funding as the airframe is life expired.

I wonder how “expired” the DC-3 is?

Yes, my point is as long as the maintenance is diligent and complete their is no reason an aircraft will fly forever (of course it will likely be completely replaced a couple of times over due to parts replacment)

Just received word on the project.

I cant say much, but to reassure everyone:
The team is is being very diligent on making sure they cover every angle on the recover and preservation, asking other groups that recovered wet birds, studying the wreck and area more.

They need funds, as noted by previous posts, while they get ready for the lift. It will likely be some time yet before they do it.

All I can say is: Patience (and donate!)

A bit more information – don’t know how long it’s been on the website though

http://www.aircraftconservation.org/aircraft-restoration-projects/dornier-17-conservation-project

Old, but good reminder.

Judging by the video, he didnt lose control, he just never pulled out of the spin.
Not that it makes much difference at the end of the day.

And I’ll be surprised if the FAA (or someone) doesn’t put an end to the plane to helicopter stunt.
It wasn’t wing walking like we’ve all seen where the person is attached to the top wing of a Stearman by more wires than a squadron’s worth of Sopwiths…here a man climbs onto the helicopter without parachute or safety wires.

Also, the week before another pilot was killed at an airshow. And I believe a there was a fatal crash in Poland earlier in the summer.

It hasn’t been a good summer but the losses help us keep the no-injury losses of the B-17 and P-51 in perspective.

Condolences to all.

And B-25 in France. May 31st I think

The Dornier Do 24T, ex Spanish Air Force, on loan to the MLM Museum Holland, I’d guess.

Ah, didn’t know RAFM owned that one.
Beautiful example (from PAA):

(RAFM is a bit odd. Passed up chance for an actual BoB Ju-88. Oh, well)