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May 16, 2004 at 12:02 pm in reply to: Seafire FR47 hook – how does it work? #1555307

lauriebe
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Mark,

Thanks for that. I stand corrected.

I had always believed that the hook assembly moved laterally as well.

BR,

Laurie.

May 16, 2004 at 3:22 am in reply to: Seafire FR47 hook – how does it work? #1555422

lauriebe
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Seafire FR Mk 47 Tailhook.

Steve,

The hook assembly formed the lower part of the rudder. In flight, the hook was retracted and the whole rudder unit moved as you would expect. For landing, when the tailhook was selected down, the “sting” type hook extended and the bottom part of the rudder lowered.

The arrangement can clearly be seen in the attached photo of a very sorry looking VP457 at 22 FTS, RAF Syerston, on 21 May 1953. Also in the in-flight photo of VP480.

If you have access to ‘Spitfire – The History’, there is a good diagram of the hook assembly on page 582.

BR,

Laurie.

May 15, 2004 at 2:46 am in reply to: Gloster Javelin at Gloucestershire airport #1555767

lauriebe
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Javelin swansong.

I have posted this before but it seems appropriate to do so again.

The very last Javelin line-up. No.60 Sqn at RAF Tengah, Singapore, the morning after their disbandment on 30 April 1968. There are 8 FAW 9R’s and 1 T3. The CO’s aeroplane is front and centre.

The disbandment parade and flypast took place at dusk that evening and was quite a moving experience.

I also remember XH903 from my days at RAF Innsworth. It sat outside my room in the Sgt’s Mess when I was there during the early 80’s.

BR,

Laurie.

May 6, 2004 at 2:19 am in reply to: Shackleton Props. #1561207

lauriebe
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Hi Laurie!

These old threads, with answers from good old uncle keithmac, may be informative:

#1

#2

Hope it helps,
Christer

Hi Christer,

Thanks for those links. Some useful info in there.

BR,

Laurie

May 6, 2004 at 2:18 am in reply to: Shackleton Props. #1561208

lauriebe
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The rear props were “cropped” to eliminate a problem with vibration.
The original props were of the same diameter and this caused a resonance which in turn was the source of the vibration. Each rear blade is only a copule of inches shorter than the front. I can’t find the specific data at the moment, but I can look at the manual in a next time I go to the museum, if you’re interested!

PM

Peter,

Thanks. If you are able to come up with more detailed info it would be appreciated.

BR,

Laurie.

May 5, 2004 at 2:06 am in reply to: VP441 – She flies #1561654

lauriebe
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VP441 – Update.

Just received another update on the progress of VP441.

VP-441 update- nearly five hours on the airframe now. As soon as we can make an appointment, will finalize the paperwork and get our permanent airworthiness certificate from the DAR. The airplane and engine are running well- dad flew for a local television news crew today. I do not know if they will post any footage- but http://www.ktxs.com is the website of the TV station should anyone want to check.

Also- I had a brief look at some of the past postings on the flypast forum. Frankly, I had no idea of the amount of discussion that this airplane has initiated in the last couple of years. Really fascinating! Thanks again for all of yours and everyone’s else help in getting it looking good.

Will keep you posted on further developments-

I checked the ktxs website earlier but could not find anything on the Seafire.

More as available.

BR

Laurie.

May 4, 2004 at 2:34 am in reply to: VP441 – the hot end #1562142

lauriebe
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Have just received this from Ezells. Sets out the engine make up in VP441.

OK, here’s the deal:
We have a 58 nose-case and power section driving the Shack prop. The
crank shaft is a -65 which allows the use of the two speed, two stage
-65 blower section on this particular engine. We went with a PR-58
carburetor that was used on the early Pratt and Whitney R-2800 series.
Engine shop already had carb adapters made during the development of the
Red Baron for the -65.

Also, a little background- our engine builder worked at Zeuchel’s shop
in the 70’s and ultimately bought it from Zeuchel’s widow. The -74
engine used the original fuel injection setup and apparently was not
used in the Red Baron app. According to him, this combination in VP-441
is exactly the same that was used in the Red Baron racer- save for the
custom gearing and such. Our guy also admitted that he had never seen
an -87 in person and the -65 parts are what were delivered to Zeuchel’s
by the CAF.

BR

Laurie.

May 2, 2004 at 2:08 am in reply to: VP441 – the hot end #1562844

lauriebe
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Mark,

Thanks for that info.

AE is checking with the engine restorers on the exact details. I’ll post as soon as I hear from him.

BR,

Laurie.

May 1, 2004 at 1:21 pm in reply to: VP441 – the hot end #1563255

lauriebe
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Christer,

I have just learned that the blower fitted to VP441 is apparently from a Griffon 65. It seems that this was the engine fitted to the aeroplane when it went to the States. I’m still clarifying this.

It also seems likely that VP441 underwent an engine change whilst a Booker. One researcher has a Griffon 85 fitted to the airframe in 1972.

BR,

Laurie.

April 30, 2004 at 1:58 am in reply to: Malacca Historics. #1564466

lauriebe
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The Wasp is a bit weird. XT425 was a Royal Navy machine which crashed within two years. It was delivered in March 1965, written off in October 1966 when it ditched in the sea off Portland when flying with 829 sqn.

The real M499-07 was XT426 which entered Malaysian service in 1992. A mispaint perhaps?

Here’s a link: http://www.helis.com/database/go/westland_wasp.php

Arthur,

You are right. I have just spotted my typo!

The serial should read XT426.

Oops!

BR,

Laurie.

April 29, 2004 at 1:41 pm in reply to: Mark12's Quiz #1565285

lauriebe
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Mark,

Here’s my guess:

Ambala, India.

2003

Spitfire Mk VIII, MV459.

BR

Laurie.

April 29, 2004 at 1:15 pm in reply to: Shackletons at Pafos Airport #1565337

lauriebe
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Are they still on the RAF’s charge?

Ray,

No, they were sold off to a local business man shortly after they were withdrawn from service and have been slowly deteriorating ever since.

BR,

Laurie

April 29, 2004 at 1:13 pm in reply to: VP441 – the hot end #1565339

lauriebe
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Christer,

My understanding at the time was original to the Mk 88.

I am presently checking and will get back to you.

BR

Laurie.

April 29, 2004 at 12:48 pm in reply to: Shackletons at Pafos Airport #1565393

lauriebe
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🙂 This may well be old news, but having just returned from Cyprus on Weds 28th April 2004, I was very surprised to notice 2 Avro Shackletons parked up side by side just behind the main car park at Pafos Airport, both with fading RAF colours & markings. Unfortunately as I was passing in a taxi, I was unable to get any numbers or even take a photo.

Jaggersghf,

The aircraft in question are WL747 and WL757.

Check out the link for more details:

http://www.home.aone.net.au/shack_one/marktwo.html

BR,

Laurie.

April 29, 2004 at 12:33 pm in reply to: Malacca Historics. #1565456

lauriebe
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a quick google for “twin pioneer” comes up with http://www.oldprops.f9.co.uk/Twin%20Pioneer.htm

looks like the c/n is 583

Thanks for the pics, I’ve a soft spot for the twinpin
Ken

Ken,

Many thanks for the link.

I was looking for such a listing this morning with no success.

BR,

Laurie.
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