1, Any guesstermations on a cost to make an authentic copy of a wimpy?
2, how much has been ploughed into XH558? (vulcan )
3, if a similar funding provided for XH558 would this be enough to produce a flyable Wellington?
4, I am guessing the fit out of said wellington IE seats, instruments, turrets would be a very easy task as such due to some being in collections?
5, Engines? are they available in an airworthy or potentially airworthy condition?
tooling up for the the geodetic construction I would of thought not a to expensive in relative terms as only a couple of parts to make as I thought the whole fuselarge of the aircraft including the wings were made from the same pieces but the way it was rigged over the former’s and longerons dictated the shape?
Well what a lovely thought, I am sure with determination and the correct amount of funds it is doable, I doubt I will live to see it.
I think back to the early 70s and wondering if I would see a P51 or a real 109 over our skies a DB601 E or a 605 was out of the question and the Buchons had flown the nests to hide away until Robs Lamplough did it.
Good luck to all concerned, I’m in
DITTO
Lancasters
Blenheim MkI (or not) some may say.
All the dead stick landings this year, well done to the airmanship, Sea Fury, Buchon.
Harrier Spit ans a doodlebug, and they have grey aircraft silhouetted on a grey background makes lovely photo opportunities indeed, if I could post some I would, Zeke looks great, but thats it
If the government put in one hours cost of WWII towards this project they could have it built, and full of a facsimile off every bomber from WWII, that would show dedication from the guys running the country.
Also. break an Almond in two and rub the flesh over it, works great on tortoise shell too.
Love this, any ideas of origin?
Lovely, what a nice aeroplane to be spending time on, must be very enjoyable too.
Thank you and please keep the updates and phots coming.
my first thought as with Clint was German and JU because of the round holes within the main leg stanchion.
Well we now know not P38, so back to a German type.
I am convinced now its P38 lightning main leg, we need a p38 expert to come on here now.
actually it looks a little like P38 main
to thin for an 88, also for 110
looks German to me