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July 8, 2014 at 8:41 pm in reply to: Help please with i.d.of aircraft tail wheel? #865883

hawker1966
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Thank you Scott
I will try to search for your suggestion of the Owlet aircraft. you suggest the wheel looks similar. would you have any links for this i.e. photos etc.

July 8, 2014 at 7:19 pm in reply to: Help please with i.d.of aircraft tail wheel? #866080

hawker1966
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“Palmer” also manufactured spade grips see link

http://www.aviationancestry.com/Components/Wheels/Wheels-Palmer-1939-4.jpg

July 8, 2014 at 6:53 pm in reply to: Help please with i.d.of aircraft tail wheel? #866196

hawker1966
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Interesting add, as i have to admit i had never heard of “Palmer” as far as manufacturing of wheels.
would anyone have any ideas as to what type of aircraft they may of supplied?

July 8, 2014 at 6:17 pm in reply to: Help please with i.d.of aircraft tail wheel? #866206

hawker1966
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Thank you for your input Mike, i guess it would be a fairly small aircraft as the wheel hub measures just 5 inches across the diameter.

June 22, 2014 at 6:27 pm in reply to: Help please with i.d. of Avro Anson control wheel #882502

hawker1966
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I’ve no idea of any differences between the British and Canadian built Ansons, as far as individual parts go, but the numbers you have supplied do conform to the Avro part number system.
For example, the first number supplied, 26R1999, the 26 represents the Item number on the drawing, R represents flight control systems and the 1999 is the drawing number.

Many Thanks Avro Avian,

So i take it that all the parts for the Anson were sourced from the same parts source.

The control wheel itself had been purchased from Canada, but i know that some British built Ansons were supplied to Canada at the early part of the War,so was interested to know if the control wheel had possibly originated from Britain.

regards Brad.

June 8, 2014 at 5:13 pm in reply to: Help please, Halifax V ignition harness i.d. #894657

hawker1966
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I count 12 of the HT cables. This is from a Rolls Royce Merlin. What you have there is an “A” side magneto harness as fitted to the starboard side magneto. The “A” side magneto served the spark plugs on the inlet sides of the cylinders.

Ollie

Thanks Ollie,sorry i meant 12.that clears that up.

Brad

June 7, 2014 at 6:21 pm in reply to: Museum Curator Parachute Jump #895355

hawker1966
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Great cause great experience well done Dan,will catch up with you soon.

(Will also pledge some cash.)

May 29, 2014 at 4:05 pm in reply to: Blenheim Crash Help Thannet #902907

hawker1966
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Many thanks for both your interests,

hopefully one day i may get a conclusion.i guess the only hope is a possible witness at the time of the crash….

May 14, 2014 at 6:42 pm in reply to: Manston – nearly 100 Years of history to close tomorrow……or?? #918666

hawker1966
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Full transcript from today’s PMQs

Sir Roger Gale (North Thanet) (Con):
At the end of November, Mrs Ann Gloag, a director of the Stagecoach company, acquired Manston airport in my constituency for £1. On Budget day this year, Mrs Gloag announced that she was going into consultation with a view to closing an airport that is worth hundreds of jobs and is a major diversion field and a search and rescue base. Since then, my hon. Friend the Member for South Thanet (Laura Sandys) and I have sought to find a buyer. Last night, the RiverOak company of Connecticut, which already has airport interests, put in an enhanced and realistic offer to keep Manston open, save the jobs, and develop the business. At present, the owners are reluctant to negotiate. I do not expect my right hon. Friend to engage in commercial negotiations, but will he seek to ensure that the Civil Aviation Agency operating licence remains open, that Manston remains open, and that further discussions are held; and will he encourage those discussions to take place?

The Prime Minister:
I know that my hon. Friend has been fighting very hard, with my hon. Friend the Member for South Thanet (Laura Sandys), about the future of Manston airport and recognises that it has played an important role in the local economy and employed local people. Ultimately, the future of Manston remains the responsibility of the airport owner, but it is important that the Government are engaged, and I know that my right hon. Friend the Transport Secretary is engaged. He will be speaking to Mrs Gloag about this issue and also contacting RiverOak, the potential purchasers. In the end, it has to make a commercial decision, but the Government will do everything they can to help.

Lets see what happens,i unfortunately have my own conclusion, i truly hope im wrong.

The Government states that they will do everything they can to help

.Does anyone know what exactly they mean by this. and why haven’t they pledged there help at an earlier stage.(correct me if im wrong as to regard of them being involved earlier)

May 14, 2014 at 5:43 pm in reply to: Manston – nearly 100 Years of history to close tomorrow……or?? #918740

hawker1966
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Closure of Manston was the first question to the Prime Minister at Prime Ministers Questions (PMQs)today in Parliament. He did not seem to have much of an answer.

“Ultimately the future of Manston remains the responsibility of the owner,” David Cameron says, “but the government will do everything it can to help.”

Thank God the “Government did everything they could to help”.

Seems to me a certain Mr Cameron didn’t know his facts. in regard to the time scale

(oops)

May 11, 2014 at 8:45 pm in reply to: CONFIRMED "Brenzett Aerojumble – 27 September 2014" #921389

hawker1966
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One of my favourite small museums – friendly helpful staff and interesting exhibits. Excellent venue for aero jumble.

I agree one of my favourite museums also.

lets hope it gets a few customers through the doors,as loads to see and take in.

Added bonus of having Shoreham and Brenzett in the same calender year. although i would imagine it will go back to just the one next year.

May 6, 2014 at 10:37 pm in reply to: Popham Aerojumble, Monday May 5th 2014 #925355

hawker1966
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First time that i have visited the Popham aero jumble,certainly not a Shoreham, but had a great morning none the less.,

After driving for just under 2 hours i arrived at the Airfield at around 8.10 via the usual motorway stop over (fry up)
when i first looked around i was a little disappointed of the lack of Aero stalls,but once i got into the swing of things there was plenty to interest me personally.i would hazard a guess of around around 8 to 9 stalls aviation related.
I managed to purchase an A.M. marked Fire Scramble bell, that was wall mounted an early version as i understand as the Air ministry marking was embossed rather than stamped into the casting.
I Spent around 2 hrs via the burger wagon had a quick look round at the vintage cars on show.then made my way home. still arrived back at 12.30 so still enjoyed the rest of the Bank holiday Monday.as i say i enjoyed i will return next year.

Incidentally my wife wasn’t to amused with my fire/scramble type bell.as at this moment in time it sits proudly in my WW2 room. the problem being when i fancy a coffee whilst on the keyboard i give the bell 3 loud and i mean loud rings, My wife isn’t quite seeing the funny side of it.(Mind you its giving me a Blxxdy headache) :;

May 6, 2014 at 7:37 pm in reply to: Manston to close on the 15th May #925435

hawker1966
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David – I have expressed my feelings vehemently elsewhere. All of what you say is true – I was there only yesterday where there was real belief that the final offer was going to be accepted. It’s rejection yesterday evening was a bitter blow.

Does anyone know why it was rejected?

I guess if the likes of Richard Branson had know joy (Ref previous Manston thread) then what chance does Manston realistically have.

I think we all know what will happen,to this great historic airfield.a real shame.lets just hope its not the end.

April 24, 2014 at 6:01 pm in reply to: Meet Bomber Command Veterans Sunday 27th April 2014 Wings Museum #930101

hawker1966
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Hi,

Thought some of you might be interested in attending our “Bomber Boys” event here at the Wings Museum on Sunday 27th April 2014 (this coming weekend) from 11am. We are easy to find from the A-23 Handcross Junction.

It is in aid of the Bomber Command Memorial and I am pleased to report we have a few new unsigned bomber pilots in attendance on Sunday! If you have ever thought about a visit to the Wings Museum then perhaps this Sunday might prove a good opportunity to meet these remarkable men and have a look around the museum (you maybe surprised with what you will see. There will also be plenty of books etc for sale as well, don’t worry if you don’t have a print for them to sign you can buy a selection of prints available on the day or why not bring along some Bomber Command related parts for them to sign.

Hope to see you there.

Dan

Unfortunately i cant get there this weekend,but anyone who hasn’t yet been to one of these events, (it is a must for your calender.)

A very well organized event along with some fantastic artifacts at the museum itself. Im sure it will be a very enjoyable day for anyone who pays a visit this Sunday.

April 24, 2014 at 5:49 pm in reply to: Dambuster memorial appeal #930103

hawker1966
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There’s an appeal gathering momentum to erect a memorial for the Barlow crew – Lancaster AJ-E

Seems a pretty worthwhile cause to me.

http://dambustersblog.com/2014/04/18/appeal-launched-for-aj-e-dambuster-memorial/

Moggy

Many Thanks moggy,lets hope many more follow suit.
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