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April 29, 2004 at 12:29 pm in reply to: Malacca Historics. #1565461

lauriebe
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I remember having a good look at that Twinpin when I was there a few years ago. It looked in good nick then but looks even better now so it’s good to know they’re looking after it.

Wasn’t there a ruddy great railway locomotive nearby as well?

MarkG,

I’m told that there was once a large steam loco alongside the Twinpin. This has now gone.

However, just in front of the aircraft now is a diesel loco and carriage. They are just visible in this other view.

BR,

Laurie.

April 29, 2004 at 12:17 pm in reply to: VP441 – the hot end #1565506

lauriebe
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Hello all!

I have searched but not found out what is actually fitted to frame five in VP441.

Is it a complete Shackleton package or is it a mix of the original (?) Griffon 88 and a Shackleton CR propeller?

Is the engine itself a hybrid?

Thanks for Your time,
Christer

Christer,

I asked Ezells 3 years ago what engine would be fitted to the completed airframe.

The answer was a Griffon 58 (ex-Shackleton of course) with an original blower. The prop, because it also came from a Shackleton and was oversize, would have to be cut down to 10 ft diameter to allow ground clearance.

As far as I am aware, there are no Griffon 88’s in existance. Anyone know any better?

BR

Laurie.

April 29, 2004 at 2:56 am in reply to: Seafire VP441. #1565827

lauriebe
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Laurie

You will want to see this.

Mark

Mark,

Great! Many thanks for that. Just got back from a 3 day trip in the south of the country on my other project.

It will be a while before I see the June issue. May’s arrived in the post yesterday!

BR

Laurie. 😀 😀 😀

April 23, 2004 at 12:38 pm in reply to: Seafire VP441. #1602243

lauriebe
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Mark & Martin,

Thanks for posting those.

It seems that some work was carried out on the airframe at Booker. The fuselage has been stripped of paint and the starboard camera port has been faired over. I wondered when that was done. Now have the answer.

I think your date is pretty accurate.

BR

Laurie.

April 22, 2004 at 12:58 pm in reply to: VP441 – The Video – 1 #1604037

lauriebe
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Originally posted by Archer:

It’s probably best (especially when on steam-driven connection) to right-click the link and select ‘save as…’. Then wait for download to finish (get extra pair of socks) and enjoy.

Many thanks for that advice. Changed my socks 3 times waiting for the download but, was it worth it?

YES, IT WAS!!!!!:D 😀 😀 😀

Now for the other 2 files……..

BR

Laurie.

April 22, 2004 at 12:29 pm in reply to: VP441 – The Video – 1 #1604112

lauriebe
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Mark,

Thanks. My “steam connection” is not being kind to me. Still haven’t been able to view the videos.

I’ll keep trying.

BR

Laurie.

April 22, 2004 at 6:40 am in reply to: VP441 – She flies #1604592

lauriebe
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Latest update from Ezells:

Hi guys,

Wed Update: yesterday’s time was erroneous- it had over 2.5 hrs. Today Hobbs has 3.8- Engine running great- first fuel transfer checked OK, working on levelling ailerons.

Enjoy the movies-

BR

Laurie.

April 22, 2004 at 3:28 am in reply to: VP441 – The Video – 1 #1604706

lauriebe
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Mark,

I don’t think video will work on this forum. Haven’t seen any in the past.

Probably you will need to upload to another site and post a link.

I really want to see this!!:D 😀

Regards,

Laurie.

April 20, 2004 at 12:58 pm in reply to: VP441 – She flies #1607878

lauriebe
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Mark,

Many thanks for that thought.

However, I have a subscription to the magazine. Just recently though its been taking upwards of 3 weeks from publication date to reach me.

Anything longer than that and withdrawal symptoms start setting in!!:D 😀 😀

BR,

Laurie.

April 20, 2004 at 12:32 pm in reply to: VP441 – She flies #1607948

lauriebe
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VP441 History.

FYI, I have just heard from the editor at Flypast. They will run a news item on the first flight that I supplied recently in the next issue to hit the newsstands.

The following month, July issue, they will run a feature article that I have supplied on the historical background of this marvellous aeroplane.

And here am I, still waiting for my copy of the May issue! As the saying goes, all good things come to those who wait!!! 😀

BR,

Laurie.

April 19, 2004 at 12:18 pm in reply to: VP441 – She flies #1610343

lauriebe
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Originally posted by srpatterson:

Like a long lost Monet that appears briefly in public I fear that this may be the most we see of VP 441 for some time.

Steve,

Like you, I’m starting to have the same feelings.

Let’s hope that we are both wrong. As you say, no easy answers to this.

BR

Laurie.

April 18, 2004 at 11:24 am in reply to: Seafire VP441. #1611480

lauriebe
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Originally posted by LoneStar Merlin.

I can’ believe its been 30 years since I first saw it in back of a hangar.

Lynn,

I can’t believe that it is 46 years since I first became acquainted with VP441.

The guys who find it even harder to believe are those who flew and maintained her when she was with No. 804 Naval Air Squadron in 1948. The photos have evoked a lot of memories for them.

They are over the moon to see this beautiful aircraft back in the air and are in the process of sending some Squadron momentoes to the new owner to show their appreciation for his allowing VP441 to wear her original colours.

BR

Laurie.

April 18, 2004 at 2:56 am in reply to: VP441 – She flies #1611846

lauriebe
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Originally posted by Albert Ross
Thanks for that Laurie. I always thought the Fleet Air Arm owned it when at Culdrose and I believe it was bought by an organisation called Reflectair and it resided at Blackpool and Laverton, gradually deteriorating. How wonderful to see it looking like this again. What would it take for them to bring it to the UK for Flying Legends at Duxford and to Yeovilton?

Albert,

Couldn’t agree more with you regarding appearances at Flying Legends,etc. I have already planted the seed on that one!

BR

Laurie.

April 18, 2004 at 2:48 am in reply to: Seafire VP441. #1611860

lauriebe
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I would like to ask when did it leave the UK and made its way to Texas? I first saw it in San Marcos, Texas around 1973-74 w/John Stokes and later in San Antonio, Texas w/ Ed Messick.

Lynn,

VP441 actually left Booker for the USA on April 11, 1975. I don’t have the exact date of arrival in the US, but would be happy to hear from anyone that does.

BR

Laurie.

April 17, 2004 at 3:29 am in reply to: VP441 – She flies #1612979

lauriebe
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Just wonderful to see this and many thanks for posting those superb photos! Just very sad that this has happened in Texas, when the Fleet Air Arm Historic Flight should have restored it like this Why did they let it go from Culdrose?

Albert,

To be fair, when VP441 was at Culdrose during the mid- to late-60’s, it did not belong to the Royal Navy. At that time, it was owned by the Historic Aircraft Preservation Society (HAPS).

HAPS had persuaded the Air Engineering Dept at Culdrose to restore the aerolane to a reasonable static condition for display purposes. They made quite a good job of it.

It is, however, a great pity that more interest was not shown towards the aircraft in the early-70’s, when it was still in the UK.

BR

Laurie.
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