Phillip, is this the iron chicken whirlwind?
I believe so.
Just a thought, the fact it’s been advertised in the Museum Association Journal could indicate that they are looking for it to go to a Registered or Accredited Museum. 🙂
True, that is normal practice in the disposal of artefacts. Then again, how many Registered or Accredited Museums would be willing to take her on. She’s a big beast – expensive to move and I reckon in need of some TLC. Maybe they just want to get rid.
Reading through Museums Journal some of our major institutions are going to suffer from cutbacks. It’s a worrying time if you own a museum, or indeed if you feel that there is need for one more (dedicated to RAF Transport Command).
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According to http://www.flickr.com/photos/harlowirish/2785891795/ the aircraft is based at Tangmere (on loan from the Royal Marines Museum).
How can they be contacted is it a disposal off charge in which case the disposal agency will get involved or do they mearly want someone to look after it on loan
We could certainly fit it into place alongside the vixen at brunty as whirlwinds were used as plane gaurds for them
From memory, I believe you need to contact the Royal Marines Museum direct. I would suggest you look at the latest issue of Museums Journal (September 2010).
Museums Journal is published by the Museums Association, but they don’t have the helicopter posted on their online list of disposals.
I would suggest you email the Royal Marines Museum direct, as the aircraft was clearly up for grabs when the Museums Journal was published. What I do remember from the magazine, is that the new owner would be responsible for moving the helicopter.
Just emailed the Royal Marines Museum…
Don’t know what the fuss is all about – one less aeroplane to worry about, and they removed the crew :dev2:
BINGO : http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app1/a-target.html
and http://www.aerofiles.com/_doug.html
It appears to be a Douglas A4
In 1940, the USAAC converted 15 BT-2B and two BT-2BI basic trainer biplanes to radio-controlled target drones. These aircraft were initially designated BT-2BR and BT-2BG, respectively, but these designations were eventually dropped in favour of A-4 for both types of conversions.
The rear cockpit was faired over, but for check-out flights the A-4 could still be flown as a single-seater. To facilitate landings under remote control, the A-4 was fitted with a tricycle undercarriage and a steerable nosewheel. The drone was controlled in flight by a BT-2CR (modified BT-2C) control plane. Photographic evidence suggests that some A-4s were still in the inventory as late as August 1941, when the PQ series for full-scale targets had already been introduced.
Two on eBay going for 99p and £4.95. No bids.
Have you contacted Corgi? They are owned by Hornby:
When was that used??? 😮
During the war?
Brian, did you do anything with these image – filters or HDR treatment? The colours are impressive.
Amazing – more history than any hoard of gold coins. Priceless. I hope he finds somewhere decent to display his collection. “Our” history is more than about resurrected aeroplanes.
Do they construct the glider around the pilot, doesn’t look big enough otherwise!
It’s the ejection seat – they should have fitted a Mk2a, instead of the Mk3.
That lens – for it’s price – and your excellent ability result in some very good photographs. I think for a fraction of what other’s are spending on their hobby, your going to be hard to beat in 2011.
Just check up on the price – I’ve very impressed with your lens.