I remember the Spit!

That was fairly recently, well for an old timer like me! Thinking more along the lines of an exhibit that was there through the 70s and up until 96?

One of our guys is an extremely keen radio modeller and is in the process of constructing a very large full scale R/C Beufighter.

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😮 Full Scale. 1:1?

Is he looking for a pair of Hercules too?

Joking aside, a certain very friendly ‘Beaufighter’ from Duxford quite often frequents this forum, perhaps he may be able to offer some assistance?

Good, keep the tin triangle on the ground and get enthusiasts money directed towards a variety of more sensible projects rather than one huge vanity project

Utter twaddle…. :rolleyes:

Vulcan enthusiasts directed their contributions towards a Vulcan. Why would Vulcan enthusiasts direct their contributions elsewhere? They got exactly what they wanted. Hip hip HOOOORAY!!

The projects business case was to fly a Vulcan for all to see again. It has ticked all those boxes and has been a glorious success in that regard, clearly much to the continued annoyance of the DOOMSTERS. :diablo:

I wonder how many Spitfires (etc) would be flying today without Spitfire enthusiasts, whether voyeurs or owners, directing their contributions towards Spitfires?

As Peter Verney pointed out, it did go into widespread production on the 100 series Merlin, and it did not increase the power output.
Griffons also used a mixture of carburettor / injection carb / injection pump.

Pete

Hi Pete, I recall (getting older now….) a RR engineer on a programme long ago, possible Robby Coltranes trains planes and automobiles featuring black 6, who on being asked about the DB601’s multi-point fuel injection efficiency vs the single point on the later Merlins, stated that as it was injected into the eye of the supercharger (Merlin), the increased charge density resulting, was much more efficient than when directed at the inlet, evolving much more power and efficiency as a result?

Any ideas?

The vast quantities of highly radioactive materials continuing to be emitted and poured into the Pacific Ocean from Fukishima, certainly lend a little welcome perspective on this particular side show.

Yes, the forward bottle handle is where you would expect it to be (if it had been activated).

So. I would hope people will stop speculating…..

Thanks Tony.

Noting that the picture appears to have been taken once back on her legs again in the hangar, would manually lowering the legs have required to have used this system, or would gravity have been sufficient once on the jacks or crane?

Repcobrab, in future can you make use of the search function as this topic has been discussed at length in the past

Hi Peter, can you imagine walking into a pub, where everyone refuses to engage you in conversation until you have read four manuals of FAQ’s on the shelf first?

Not everyone can be arsed to use, or even understands how to use the somewhat clunky search facilites of typical forums. They are not infallible and it can take a looooooong time to get to the jist of the point you are looking for.

Sometimes a little human contact is nice in life, even if just stating the obvious.

I would suggest a brief factual answer followed by a friendly suggestion to perform a search would be more encouraging if a response is made? If you don’t know, then don’t bother.