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Bluebird Mike

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  • in reply to: RCAFM Museum – Halifax NA337 Unveiled!(Update) #1418452
    Bluebird Mike
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    Absolutely stunning- the world has a Halifax up on it’s own feet at last!

    Now, where’s that pesky Stirling…

    in reply to: Poppies and Veterans. I love this time of year #1424174
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Superb stuff, bravo. And mine’s worn with pride, of course.

    in reply to: Bluebird (K7) Project #1426176
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    You guys are missing the point- the lottery people have already said ‘no’ to restoring the craft to actual running order. They want more conservation of the existing structure, and ultimately then, a static rebuild.

    in reply to: Update on Halifax NA337 #1338412
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Absolutely- there must be Stirling out there somewhere…

    in reply to: Bluebird (K7) Project #1338543
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Actually Roger, K7 in it’s final form did away with the Beryl engine that had served it so well for so many records, and had fitted instead an Orpheus, sourced from a Gnat. The tail fin came from the same aircraft, and then following the collapsing of the air intakes on an early engine run, Campbell aquired a further Gnat to get a replacement engine.

    The engine now is in rather a state- all the soft metals have disolved away, and they were pulling handfuls of loose turbine blades out of it when she was first opened up! So a complete scrapper, I’m afraid.

    in reply to: Update on Halifax NA337 #1338638
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Yup; a real beauty and a testament to all involved; at last, a genuine Halifax! (Not counting the rusty lump at Hendon and the Airfix at Elvington, of course) 😀

    in reply to: Flight in Lancaster FM213 #1396066
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Really pleased for you mate, and great pictures too- and hey, you look just like a mate of mine over here, too!

    in reply to: PA474 #1428661
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    LOL @ Hatton!

    I do still lurk here mate, but am very busy with other things right now- building a Dalek, for one. (Don’t ask!)

    Re. my wishes for the Lanc’s new look, well, as you kindly asked, I thought I’d like to see it flying around with this kind of budgie-perch shaped thing beneath it’s tailwheel you see, and perhaps with the sound of Glenn Miller on a loop playng nearby and the smell of something that’s purported to be food, but upon purchase, really, really isn’t…all in the murk and gloom, of course!

    in reply to: PA474 #1430283
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    I think my thoughts on what a good new scheme could be are well known!

    in reply to: Lancaster FM159 Engine Runs begin #1358076
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Just caught up with this- OUTSTANDING!

    Reminds me of my video of when NX611 came ‘back to life’, also starting with No.3; that also coughed and spluttered and ran like a box of frogs, but it was still great and look where she is now!

    Congrats to all that had a hand in this, very well done- enjoy that sweet purr!

    in reply to: Steve Young. #1370106
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Only just caught up with this sad news…my sincere condolences to all.

    in reply to: Avro Lancaster B.VI Info? #1378186
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    I think a few are pictured in Frank Mason’s Lanc book, aren’t they?

    in reply to: Happy B-Day Moggy #1379244
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Birthday Greetings, Cattermole!

    in reply to: lancaster plans #1381356
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Well, I can’t offer plans, but I can offer encouragement! Good luck!

    in reply to: You are " THE MAN " NEIL ARMSTRONG, #1382310
    Bluebird Mike
    Participant

    Anyone interested who hasn’t simply must read ‘Man On The Moon’ by Andrew Chaikin, it’s superb.

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