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  • August 9, 2013 at 9:13 am in reply to: Eclipse engine starter Type 447 #990610
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    Sunderland V – P and W Twin Wasps?

    Excellent! Do you by any chance have any photos or documentation?

    August 9, 2013 at 9:09 am in reply to: Heinkel He 111 crash – Mannings Heath, Sussex, 30 August 1940 #990684
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    Excellent stuff from you as usual. Thanks Andy. :eagerness:

    August 9, 2013 at 9:01 am in reply to: Eclipse engine starter Type 447 #990697
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    Ian

    Bearing in mind this was over 50 years ago so could be sketchy. I think they may have operated the Sunderland out of Plymouth for a while even after the war . British engine with American APU. Possible I suppose. The one Dad used was a rope start it was a pig to start and had a kick back like a mule. Although we had 30 years use out of it. The small housing to the bottom left in the second photo if my memory is correct was the ignition cam and points for the magneto.

    Like I say I cannot be sure of its origin. Would be great to find out. Perhaps a new thread requesting APU info for Sunderland. I Too would be interested so will be staying tuned. :eagerness:

    Regards Mike.

    August 8, 2013 at 1:29 pm in reply to: Flight Lieutenant Tony Snell RIP #991572
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    I agree another amazing WW2 story. RIP Sir. Like most of these escape accounts they would make excellent films or documentaries. Shame there is not more of them.

    August 8, 2013 at 12:28 pm in reply to: 50KG bomb discovered at RAF St Eval #991888
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    Yes I see what you mean now looking at the FB Clip again. Thanks for explaining Andy. Most appreciated. :eagerness:

    August 8, 2013 at 9:06 am in reply to: 50KG bomb discovered at RAF St Eval #992234
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    When they showed the bomb before detonation the casing appeared broken meaning most of the explosive material had gone. Seemed to be a big bang for what appeared to be an empty casing. Also it did appear to be in remarkable condition. The bomb fuse was also described as in good condition. I supposed it depended on how much plastic explosive was used. Any thoughts guys?

    August 7, 2013 at 9:27 pm in reply to: Eclipse engine starter Type 447 #992466
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    Ian

    Just a bit more info. Just spoken to my brother on this, there was talk that this generator was fitted in a leading edge compartment of an aeroplane as the auxiliary power unit. The only possibility I could think would be a Short Sunderland. There is a compartment for the APU in the wing leading edge. And Sunderlands were based in Plymouth and may well have been scrapped there. There where also numerous military scrap yards and surplus stores in the 1960’s.

    Regards Mike.

    August 7, 2013 at 9:13 pm in reply to: International Vintage Glider Rally #992475
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    Don’t know if these are still around but as a member of the Bannerdown gliding club in the good old days of the RAF based at Colerne. I remember the T21. K6. and Bosan. We used Balloon winches and 2 mk9 Jaguars for launching.

    August 7, 2013 at 12:59 pm in reply to: 50KG bomb discovered at RAF St Eval #992897
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    WOW! WW2 UXB. Sounds exciting. I recon with a type 17 delayed action fuse and a Zus 40 Anti with drawl device. 😮

    August 6, 2013 at 6:52 pm in reply to: Eclipse engine starter Type 447 #994073
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    WOW! This takes me back to the 1960’s. Dad used one of these as a battery charger on his boat. Powered by a 2 stroke engine. Looks like the generator just out of view to the right in the photo. I remember the bendix and eclipse aviation plate. I think he may have bought it from a local scrap yard in Plymouth. Though no idea of its origin.

    August 6, 2013 at 11:24 am in reply to: An historic figure, Mike Donnet , passed away…. #994530
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    What a fantastic story about the escape. And the FW190’s. R.I.P. Mike.

    August 6, 2013 at 9:45 am in reply to: Did you have these in the 60s/70s!!! #994547
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    I have the Hurricane. Lancaster. and Spitfire. Plaque. Bought from Yeovilton Aero Jumble early 1980’s. Boxed but no Certificates.

    August 5, 2013 at 9:41 pm in reply to: Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward has Died #994814
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    I used to watch BBC news night for the latest updates. I remember Sir Sandy Woodward being mentioned quite a lot. R.I.P. Cant believe its over 30 years ago. Feels like a couple of years ago to me. Where has the time gone.

    August 5, 2013 at 8:01 pm in reply to: The "Then and Now" Thread #994850
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    Always look forward to this thread. Nice work well Done again Peter. Very interesting about the Dams raid.

    August 3, 2013 at 11:41 am in reply to: British Airways Boeing 747-400 in D-Check #507392
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    I have watched this excellent documentary a few times already and no doubt it will be watched a few times more. With the amount of people involved in getting passengers safely from A to B Its a wonder airlines actually make any money. Has to be said the people involved are as amazing as the Aircraft.

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