The Air Force Museum of New Zealand (Wigram) Thread

[l29]

At the moment I believe it's more of a put your interest in rather than a tender. I'll foward it to you

[isc]

What is the pedigree of the Canbera that is up for sale?
isc

[davidd]

Presume that will be the B(I)8 with a WT RAF serial number, formerly used by 88 Sqdn.
David D

[Deleted]

WT346, to be precise (link). Although the airframe has no local provenance beside sitting in storage at Wigram it would be really cool to see it stay in NZ and be restored into RNZAF markings.

[ErrolC]

@afmuseumnz: Over the next few weeks, visitors will have the chance to see aircraft conservation in action, as our technical team undertake a detailed maintenance check of Lockheed Hudson NZ2013, in situ in the Aircraft Hall. #avgeek #airforcemuseumnz #museumconservation t.co/Ki8Ee8w3Ei

[agalbraith]

Great to see the Catalina getting some attention.

Question....do they have original beaching gear for her? I would be interested for measuring up for my 32nd scale kit

Any updates?

Cheers guys
Anthony

[davidd]

Anthony,
Cannot answer if they have the beaching gear or not, but you should be able to get good illustrations of this type of gear in the IPB (Illustrated Parts Book) for this type of aircraft. This gear (including the wheels and brakes) was produced in the USA by Hayes Industries. The other technical publications also give excellent instructions on how it was used to bring Cats out of the water, or return them to the briney.
David D

[agalbraith]

Thanks David, I will look into that. Need to find the drawings/dimensions of the big radar scanner that sat atop the cockpit as well

[denysjones]

No comments here to congratulate the newly appointed director?

Having had the pleasure of meeting Brett and showing him around Ferrymead some months ago, looking forward to a great working relationship going forward as they say.

[Dave Homewood]

Good call. Brett is a great chap, and a good friend of the forum. It's a big congratulations from me!

[skyhawkdon]

Agree it is a really great move for the museum and Brett.

[agalbraith]

Has anyone seen any updates on the Catalina lately? So pleased she is getting some attention

[andrewpit]

I saw a picture on their facebook page of it in the background and the blisters have been fitted

[Dave Homewood]

Anthony it was mostly a check on condition, corrosion and stability - and a bit of conservation - on the Catalina. They are not planning to continue with the restoration at this stage, so it will go back into storage.

[Dave Homewood]

I am really looking forward to getting back down to Wigram next week. The Forum Meet is stacking up to be a great event.

[andrewpit]

According to their facebook page the are fitting the blisters and the pylon and will putting up photos shortly

[Dave Homewood]

Hmm, I wonder if a new decision was made recently to carry on a little with the restoration.

[agalbraith]

Thanks guys, that's great news!

I'll keep an eye on facebook then

Cheers

[Richard Wesley]

Aug 23, 2019 13:20:24 GMT 12 andrewpit said:

I saw a picture on their facebook page of it in the background and the blisters have been fitted

Good spotting there, facebook image with Catalina in the background...

[agalbraith]

Yes, that's the photo on Facebook that prompted me to ask....she's looking good! Barf did an awesome job of that fin eh.