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18th June 2013, 19:57

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

I think once the conservation process has been completed and the Dornier is pieced back together you will be pleasantly surprised how much actually...

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18th June 2013, 16:49

jeepman replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

can I just say that this was in no way intended to be a criticism of the preservation technique adopted or an attempt to suggest to the RAFM how they...

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17th June 2013, 19:00

jeepman replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

funny thing preconceptions - for reasons unknown I had assumed there would be ruddy great tanks in the polytunnels - into which the components would...

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16th June 2013, 21:42

jeepman replied to a thread Duxford Diary 2013 in Historic Aviation

Thought it was the Russians who first used the "two standard canopies joined by a clear section" set-up on the Spitfire IX UTI - although IIRC in a...

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16th June 2013, 16:34

Whitley_Project replied to a thread P40 Dennis Copping in Historic Aviation

I suppose i'm a bit of a cynic Bruce :) Don't forget there is evidence this wreck was visited some time before recent events. I think it is highly...

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15th June 2013, 17:35

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

Please post them

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12th June 2013, 18:09

jeepman replied to a thread Short Stirling next? in Historic Aviation

So that's a "yes" then David..

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12th June 2013, 16:17

Whitley_Project replied to a thread What are these parts from. in Historic Aviation

I'm sure you are right about the firewall Bruce. They are some interesting parts you have found Graham - it would be great to see pics of any other...

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12th June 2013, 10:26

Whitley_Project replied to a thread P40 Dennis Copping in Historic Aviation

The logical scenario is that someone has tried to have the seat away as a souvenir, not that it buckled in the landing

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12th June 2013, 08:33

Whitley_Project replied to a thread What are these parts from. in Historic Aviation

Hi Varsity - I checked the part number - your fuel panel is from a Whitley. Any chance you would do a deal to let it go? Your firewall remains...

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12th June 2013, 07:50

jeepman replied to a thread Short Stirling next? in Historic Aviation

Before diving the deep for Stirlings, have the potential dry recoveries in Russia and Egypt been completely discounted/discredited yet?

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11th June 2013, 20:34

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

Now getting that apart is going to be a real swine....

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11th June 2013, 20:07

jeepman replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

don't forget they also allowed the last remaining LST in the UK (LST7074 - a D-Day veteran)which formed part of the collection (I'm classing it as...

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10th June 2013, 18:24

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

Pretty good job if you ask me. Shame on some of you...

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10th June 2013, 18:01

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

Hoorayyyyyy!!!!!!!

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9th June 2013, 19:10

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Wellington wreckage found? in Historic Aviation

Is it near Lossiemouth?

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9th June 2013, 07:03

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Vintage Aircraft in the sea and fresh water around the uk in Historic Aviation

They are separate Dorniers - no one has been able to find the Pegwell bay one as far as I can see.

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5th June 2013, 23:36

jeepman replied to a thread AEF Chipmunk safety video in Historic Aviation

That brings back memories - CCF 1947 pattern RAF battledress in the early 1970's with 7AEF at RAF Newton. The harness pulled the crotch up so the...

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5th June 2013, 09:47

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

Let's hope the weather improves and the lift goes ahead soon - good luck guys

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3rd June 2013, 19:59

jeepman replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

No chance of a photo then......

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3rd June 2013, 09:13

jeepman replied to a thread Perranporth In the Mail in Historic Aviation

The tunnel from Burrma should reach Perranporth soon then!

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3rd June 2013, 09:09

jeepman replied to a thread Audax K7376 Wreckage Edendocher Hill, Kincardineshire Scotland in Historic Aviation

Would have thought there's enough there to give an identity to another Hawker Biplane rebuild......

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2nd June 2013, 18:02

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

A report coming up on BBC News 24 in a few mins...

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2nd June 2013, 12:59

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

Fantastic news Ross - can't wait to see it at last. The very best of luck to all involved.

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2nd June 2013, 12:58

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

I imagine you also like reading the Daily Mail

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31st May 2013, 07:58

jeepman replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

ummmm...... wouldn't the fact that part of the airframe was resting on chalk have been identified in the initial survey and a lifting strategy...

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30th May 2013, 18:04

Whitley_Project replied to a thread Goodwin Sands Dornier Recovery 2013 Thread in Historic Aviation

Good news according to todays RAFM e-newsletter: "Subject to weather conditions our intention will be to raise the Dornier from Goodwin Sands in...

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29th May 2013, 21:47

Whitley_Project replied to a thread What are these parts from. in Historic Aviation

Hi Varsity - is the N in a circle?

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26th May 2013, 10:17

jeepman replied to a thread Aircraft manufacturers and caravans.... in Historic Aviation

This tells the detail of the connection between Bachem and Hymer http://www.hireahymer.com/about-us/history-of-hymer-motorhomes/ There's a...

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25th May 2013, 22:41

jeepman replied to a thread Guy Gibson's Office in Historic Aviation

or a quick trip to an architectural salvage yard...... Didn't notice the radiator - but the phone seemed a bit 1960s.....

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