Henry, I salute you. May you rest in peace.

Fieldhawk. Ex RAF, and proud of it.

Those props look rough no use to anyone now shame

The good news is Southern Cyprus is in the EU so no import duty if you do buy anything.

I think those Radary bits would probably be confiscated as the tubes will probably set off Radiation detectors.

Anyone know any prices of this stuff ?

Hi Junk Collector. Last things first; contact Marios Ioannou, tell him what you are interested in and ask what the price is. Many of the photographs on the website are taken with enlargement in mind so that you can see some of the details.

Unfortuneately the props have circumbed to the ravages of time and there is clearly visable crystaline corrosion. They are not in a condition where they could be turned with any safety, but think of a pair of contra-rotating props on the front of your house or down at the local flying club!!! I think that they are ‘static’ savalagable with a bit of rubbing down, application of suitable filler, black gloss paint and helpings of TLC.

I cannot comment on your observation regarding the ‘radary’ bits. Maybe?

Happy hunting!

For those interested in Shackleton parts, I have just returned from Cyprus where I met with the now owner, Marios Ioannou. He has now launched a new website http://www.cyprusshackletonparts.com.

Dame Hutton’s qualification, sorry, lack of qualification. How typical of the Civil Service. Year’s ago a runner was appointed to the same position (can’t remember his name just now) but at the time the associated remarks were that he would be able to ‘run his way out of trouble’. I suppose the new imcumbant will be able to ‘eat herself out of trouble’. Hmmmm!

Please will someone tell me why it is that you can only get work if you are qualified to do it? Then why on earth is this good lady being appointed to the top of the regulatory body for aviation? Because she is a jolly good chap, I suppose.

Cynical – of course I am. Come back John Cleese and the Ministry of Silly Walks. This is plain (plane) stupidity. Impressed – no way.

It is all rather like climbing on your hoilday jet to hear “Good morning Ladies & Gentlemen, Capain Speaking here. Sorry to tell you, but just had a look at the Tech log and, oh dear, the C of A for this crate expired last night. Which means you will have to get off again. And, sorry again, the replacement plane is broke”.

Fore planning and fore thought come to mind, or the lack of. Suggest input from a plane ‘operator’ would be of great use to the operation of this aircraft.

Hi Matt. From past experience I can tell you that the DH Goblin was / is used to power the DH Vampire T11 and other versions I dare say. Also be very careful of the air intake noise levels – it is the only thing that has rendered me deaf for about 20 minutes. That was in the days before ear defenders were the norm. Another thing that I remember was that the the engine starter was a ‘two stage starter’, in other words the starter motor initially was connected via an in-line resistor which, after a given time, came out of circuit allowing full battery voltage to the starter motor. I may even have some details filed away somewhere. Happy running! 🙂

Heres you 2 free tickets and you’re P45 goodbye!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel really sorry for the staff who are going to lose their jobs and have been mislead By the egotistic SRB he can not be trusted whats so ever

Get real kevinwm, if the passengers are not booking the seats there is no reason why the flights should be there. Only a fool is going to operate an empty aircraft. On the other hand, why don’t you and your friends start making massive bookings for the winter period, thereby helping the unlucky 600 keep their jobs? Did I hear you say ‘can’t afford it’? Nor can others – and therein lies the problem. You could, of course, suggest the the fantastic Mr Brown of Westminster that he and his gang of 400 do a bit of travelling in the winter. I am sure that the taxpayer would be happy to pick up the tab. I, for one, would but only for single outbound tickets.