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Post by hairy on Nov 1, 2006 14:50:21 GMT 12
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Post by corsair67 on Nov 1, 2006 16:53:36 GMT 12
Come on guys - let's hire a boat and nip across to New Britain and pick NZ4522 up?  I'm sure if we offered a few of the locals a few hundred dollars they'd let us take her away - hell, they'd probably even help us load it on the boat! ;D This old girl deserves to be treated better than being left to rot in the jungle. |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 8, 2006 11:02:31 GMT 12
Would make an awesome Warbird restoration thats for sure. While we're on the topic of Lockheed twins, I heard that apparently a Hudson is about to undergo restoration at Avspecs, Ardmore. Going to be a busy place with a few Spitfires, P40's and the Mosquito already underway in there. Another hangar perhaps?
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Post by hairy on Nov 8, 2006 16:47:22 GMT 12
I'm sure if we offered a few of the locals a few hundred dollars they'd let us take her away - hell, they'd probably even help us load it on the boat! ;D Acouple of cans of petrol to sniff would probably achieve the same result.   |
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Post by hairy on Nov 9, 2006 10:25:57 GMT 12
While we're on the topic of Lockheed twins, I heard that apparently a Hudson is about to undergo restoration at Avspecs, Ardmore. Going to be a busy place with a few Spitfires, P40's and the Mosquito already underway in there. Another hangar perhaps? I hope its true, at this point they have stuff in Rob Mackleys hangar and Greg Ryans old hangar, Greg Ryan has moved into the old Tecnam hangar and the Tecnam guys have moved into their new hangar. |
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Post by Bruce on Nov 9, 2006 13:31:02 GMT 12
...and when the music stops anyone without a hangar is out  |
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Post by hairy on Nov 9, 2006 14:53:46 GMT 12
...and when the music stops anyone without a hangar is out ...........Grab your partner by the hair, Then swing her in the air, Everybody dosey doe. (CUE:Banjos) ;D |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 9, 2006 15:39:57 GMT 12
Where is this Hudson coming from? There is a very, very limited number available, most being static in museums. I know Motat's is on the list for another (!!) restoration, but surely they won't be paying professionals to do it (I wish).
It won't be Wigram's one, probably not Ferrymeads and I'd doubt John Smith's, so where is the Hudson coming from? Is it to come in from offshore? Australia? Or a 'newly found'airframe like recent P-40 restorations?
I'm aware of moves for possibly another WWII twin to maybe join that restoration line too if all goes well, so hopefully more room needed.
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Post by hairy on Nov 9, 2006 16:15:21 GMT 12
Could it be a case of crossed wires and the Lockheed Twin is Rob Mackleys Electra? |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 10, 2006 15:39:30 GMT 12
No, not the Electra, that is being restored at Pioneer. I shall investigate tonight at the airfield bar and confirm the rumour... |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 11, 2006 7:27:59 GMT 12
After much 'investigating'; for 'Lockheed Hudson' read 'Bristol Beaufighter', although it's not yet 100% confirmed. A second Mosquito project may also be inbound.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 15, 2006 0:04:13 GMT 12
Yes, that's the twin I'd heard of from a good source. And the Mossie projects will roll in I'm sure now from around the world.
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Post by ozrbfan on Nov 15, 2006 14:07:18 GMT 12
which beau ?
the tfc one, gthe skysport one or the hars one ?.
enquiring minds need to know
paul(beaufighter lover)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 15, 2006 14:29:19 GMT 12
Wait and see I guess. No deal has been done as far as I've been told so even discussing it here could be prejudice to such a deal.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 15, 2006 22:36:59 GMT 12
It's not official yet, and Dave is correct.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 3, 2006 13:16:45 GMT 12
By the way, Ventura NZ4522 was well picked over by a team from Motat in 1972 to assist in the restoration of NZ4601. I have a good article about it from the Oct 1972 NZ Wings. The team also found the remains of a Junkers Ju37 whilst there!
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