Hi al

Just to clarify things a little

The P47 and Pup were linked in the one swap.

Tha P40 and the RNZAFM Corsair was the other swap which occured

The swaps were between different Australians.

The P47 is now with Robert Greinert in Sydney – same place as the latest one.

Regards
John P

Hi all

Some answers

1) Engines

Remember that the Australian Beauforts had Yank Pratts so engines are fairly common and easy enough to get hold of and work on. Parts are in hand but further work is in progress on the engine /prop situation.

2)Future flight with a Beaufighter.

It could happen here once the work on the Robert Grienert Beaufighter produces an aircraft in the future .
On the other hand it would be nice if this one went on a UK tour at some time with the TFC Beaufighter
and the Bolingbroke – Tasty!!!

3) Dave – no the facility you are talking about would have been the HARS hanger/shed at Schyville in NSW near Richmond which contained a hell of a lot of Beaufighter stuff. Robert Grienerts Beaufighter is the decendant of this holding. Some of these parts could have come to Queensland but Ralph has put most of these parts together himself.
Yes the Darby et al Beaufort came to Australia and is I think either the AWM example or the one at Oakey – I will check and let you know.

Regards
John P

Dave

It’s hard to say how long till it flies – I’d say 2 to 5 years but much is already done – the hydraulic lines and wiring looms are mostly made up and the landing gear is in situ on onside and the tail wheel has been test fitted.

It will rapidly beging to look complete but it is then like an Ice Berg – most of what happens is below the surface and a lot has to happen – You also have to remember this is the first one flying for 50Plus years so there is no reference point so a lot of assurance testing has to be done. I am optomistic and hope 2 years – remember they have been at this for ten so they are on the home straight!!!

Kindest regards
John P