This B 17E is in Black cat pass PNG more pics can be seen in Charles Darbys book Pacific Aircraft Wrecks , which is a fasinating read in its self.
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A20 Boston/Havoc nose tire
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battles
Hi Malcolm , happy to help i have being piecing a battle cockpit together for quite a few years now , am about to commit alot of funds to get it moving a bit quicker to completion .
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Battle engine limits plate
Hi Malcolm as promised here is my battle engine plate for merlin III , 100% battle still attached to cockpit side wall.
Malcolm why the interest in battles.
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Hi Malcolm , i will check against my battle engine data plates , i have got on for a II and a III Merlin.
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Hi Ian , B24 wheel as are the mixture controls
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Relics
A few gems from the collection
stirling
Hi John there are some bits there that look familiar .
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battle
Hi Cebro , had contact with UK Battle owner when it first arrived in the UK wanting parts , have not had any contact since .
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Wapiti MK IIA
There is also the MK IIA Wapiti remains here in Australia , once owned by me and passed on to a local restorer.
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Hi all , the wheels are new boat trailer wheels .
I am based in Melbourne Vic.
Yes it did come from Tocumwal , it was parted out for its wings which went onto a flyer , leaving the fuse surplus.
Will take t a few airshows in the future , would also like to get a FR photo nose for it.
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Hi all , took a few months to build up trailer in spare time .
The Hunter is ex Royal Singapore Air Force serial 531 ex RAF XJ714 which is confusing as there is a another hunter with this serial in the UK
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Seat
Hi Phil you are welcome to view my sabre seat .
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Q. Which is the best aeroplane to land with a flat tyre?
A. Someone else’s
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Correct reply from H.M.S. Vulture.
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