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Post by kiwi285 on Dec 14, 2018 19:01:38 GMT 12
As most will be aware the Gloster Meteor WD 767 that has been owned by Don Subritsky has recently changed hands and will soon the transported down to Classic Flyers Museum early next year. The owner intends to restore the aircraft to airworthy condition and it will be based at Classic Flyers. My understanding is that the aircraft was built as a nightfighter NF-11 but later in its life was converted to a target tug TT-20. This is very exciting news for the museum and members of the restoration team some of whom will be helping with the work required to get the aircraft back to flight worthy status. A team from the museum journeyed to Dairy Flat to start packing all of the spares that are part of the package and this is already at the museum. I noticed the other day that one of the Rolls Royce Derwent engines has also been delivered and is in hangar 3.  121218 013 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr  041218 (8) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr  041218 (4) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr  041218 (5) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr  041218 (7) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr  041218 (11) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr  121218 016 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr  121218 018 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Dec 15, 2018 13:57:42 GMT 12
Wow, that's awesome! Looks like it's a pretty comprehensive package?
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Post by vultee43 on Dec 21, 2018 23:54:29 GMT 12
That would be a brilliant addition to the NZ warbirds scene
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Post by ErrolC on May 11, 2019 13:50:02 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 11, 2019 14:53:26 GMT 12
Hasn't the plan changed now? I have heard it will be restored at Ardmore?
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Post by kiwi285 on May 12, 2019 16:23:48 GMT 12
My understanding is that transport across Auckland and down to Tauranga is difficult to say the least. Last I heard it was possible that the aircraft would end up at Ardmore and any work would be completed there. So unfortunately it will not be appearing at Classic Flyers.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on May 13, 2019 11:40:27 GMT 12
Well, while I'm sorry for the Tauranga residents, that makes me rather happy being Ardmore based.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2020 6:46:28 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2021 17:30:06 GMT 12
I was looking up this airframe again and stumbled once more upon this thread. Does anyone have any info about the progress on this exciting project?
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Post by l29 on Mar 31, 2021 17:53:40 GMT 12
No current progress
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2021 23:39:06 GMT 12
Thank you.
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Post by nuuumannn on Apr 1, 2021 10:08:07 GMT 12
Will be a nice thing to see and a great addition to our warbird scene, although like the Strikemaster, it won't be cheap to maintain airworthy, so get to see it before it goes away...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2021 17:10:15 GMT 12
Just wondering: was WD767 built by Gloster or by Armstrong Whitworth?
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Post by delticman on Nov 23, 2021 19:11:46 GMT 12
Just wondering: was WD767 built by Gloster or by Armstrong Whitworth? WD767. An order of 200 aircraft of a batch built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft as a Gloster Meteor NF.11. Several were converted to TT.20's as was WD767. |
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Post by aeromuzz on Nov 24, 2021 7:43:29 GMT 12
Well, while I'm sorry for the Tauranga residents, that makes me rather happy being Ardmore based. I don't know how many people are aware that the Meteor was dismantled and transported to Ardmore in May. There's a few pic's here: www.facebook.com/Hawk-Aero-Ltd-157266264340658/There's also pics of Rob Mackley's beautiful Electra which is apparently very close to be able to fly. |
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Post by emron on Nov 24, 2021 11:36:32 GMT 12
Looking forward to the re-enactment!
Otago Daily Times, 21 March 1946.
GLOSTER METEOR
DOMINION TOUR OPENS
TO-DAY
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SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION
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(P.A.) WELLINGTON, Mar, 20.
In connection with the itinerary of the Gloster Meteor, Mark III, jet-propelled aircraft, which is to commence its New Zealand tour to-morrow, it is officially stated by the Air Department that this itinerary is a provisional one only, and may be advance or retarded considerably. The organisation required for a tour of this nature is considerable, and while a servicing party will be travelling ahead of the aircraft, only a limited number of spare parts is at present available. Accordingly, inspection delays may occur, but the areas previously mentioned will eventually be covered.
The normal range of this machine at sea-level for demonstration purposes is small, and in order to visit towns a considerable distance from the airfield from which the aircraft is operating, an extra belly tank will be fitted which will increase the range of the machine by 50 per cent. This will not be necessary in many cases but when the tank is fitted it will not be possible to put on a show of aerobatics.
The Gloster Meteor is essentially a high-altitude fighter, and it is interesting to note that at 30,000 feet its operational ranger without a belly tank is increased by more than 100 per cent. As the general public, however, will desire to see this aircraft at low altitude, its operational range will be considerably reduced.
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The Gloster Meteor’s Dominion itinerary, as announced on March 13, is as follows:-
North Auckland.-- Operating from Ardmore, March 21 and 22.
Waikato District.-- Operating from Rukuhia, March 23 and 24.
Poverty Bay and Northern Hawke’s Bay.-- Operating from Gisborne, March 27.
Manawatu and Southern Hawke’s Bay.-- From Ohakea, April 1 and 2.
Taranaki.-- From New Plymouth, April 4.
Southern Wellington Province.-- From Paraparaumu, April 6 and 8.
Nelson, Blenheim, Marlborough, Westport Districts.-- From Woodbourne, April 11, 12, and 13.
Canterbury, Greymouth.-- From Wigram, April 15, 16, and 17.
Otago and Southland.-- From Taieri, April 19 and 20.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2021 14:59:08 GMT 12
Dominion tour sounds great but we may need to open a subscription to help with fuel costs! Just wondering: was WD767 built by Gloster or by Armstrong Whitworth? WD767. An order of 200 aircraft of a batch built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft as a Gloster Meteor NF.11. Several were converted to TT.20's as was WD767. Thanks Ray, so is it correct to call it a Gloster Meteor, an Armstrong Whitworth Meteor, or dealer's choice? |
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Post by Antonio on Nov 24, 2021 15:22:48 GMT 12
Interesting to note that in my "Janes All The World's Aircraft 1956-57", The Meteor night-fighters (Mk 11, 12, 13 & 14) are listed under Armstrong Whitworth.
As was the prone pilot Mk.8 - and the Sea Hawk also became the responsibility of the firm from mid-1953.
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Post by noooby on Nov 26, 2021 14:22:45 GMT 12
Just wondering: was WD767 built by Gloster or by Armstrong Whitworth? WD767. An order of 200 aircraft of a batch built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft as a Gloster Meteor NF.11. Several were converted to TT.20's as was WD767. WD767 wasn't just converted to TT.20, it was the prototype TT.20! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2021 18:48:53 GMT 12
Well isn't that something!!
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