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Post by oj on Jun 20, 2019 22:11:51 GMT 12
I seem to recall that when I was working on Vampires at Ohakea, there was a world shortage of replacement burner cans. It was said that some were being salvaged from crashed Mistrals in the Algerian desert.
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Post by saratoga on Jun 20, 2019 22:46:43 GMT 12
Back in the days of make do and mend, recycling before our time.
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Post by kiwi285 on Jun 21, 2019 14:56:53 GMT 12
I didn't get a chance to take any photos but the team have put the backend on the engine and I hear that they intend to mount the wings onto the fuselage pod on Wednesday. The Goblin has a complete set of burner cans on it, but I couldn't tell if they were serviceable or not.
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Post by kiwi285 on Jun 28, 2019 15:46:49 GMT 12
In amongst the other tasks we were all involved with the team managed to get the starboard wing fitted to the fuselage, so they are going forward with the project. They hooked up the hydraulic cart to the pipes on the inner wing rib and managed to release the up locks and move the undercarriage leg into the down position so we know that all still works. 280619 (2) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 280619 (6) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 280619 (8) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 280619 (10) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jun 28, 2019 19:31:16 GMT 12
I was wondering, does anyone know what happened to the single seat Vampire that used to be owned by Sir Kenneth Hayr?
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Post by Venomnut on Jun 28, 2019 22:58:04 GMT 12
I was wondering, does anyone know what happened to the single seat Vampire that used to be owned by Sir Kenneth Hayr? The last I'd heard was a few years ago that the project was in Auckland under restoration, unless anyone else has some more up to date info? This is J-1149, ex G-SWIS
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Post by Mustang51 on Jun 28, 2019 23:28:23 GMT 12
Love the single seat Vampire....fitted with the RR Nene what a weapon...........
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Post by scrooge on Jun 29, 2019 3:40:52 GMT 12
I was wondering, does anyone know what happened to the single seat Vampire that used to be owned by Sir Kenneth Hayr? The last I'd heard was a few years ago that the project was in Auckland under restoration, unless anyone else has some more up to date info? This is J-1149, ex G-SWIS Still under restoration, the owner is slowly working on it as much as time allows.
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Post by planewriting on Jun 29, 2019 9:33:39 GMT 12
Thanks Scrooge - are you able to tell us more than this? Is it in New Zealand (location?) or has it gone overseas and is it possible to reveal who is restoring the aircraft?
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Post by scrooge on Jun 29, 2019 18:45:53 GMT 12
Still in NZ, I'll have a chat next time I see the owner and see if they're happy to share details. It might be a while though.
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Post by baz62 on Jun 30, 2019 14:06:49 GMT 12
That is a very complete looking aeroplane. Would be a good candidate for restoration to fly if you had oodles of cash and a good engine.
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Post by kiwi285 on Jul 3, 2019 17:21:22 GMT 12
After a lot of cross words and hot air the team managed to get the port wing panel attached to the fuselage. Will be interesting to see how they get air ducts attached to the front of the engine and the section inside each wing panel. Rather them than me I would have to say. 030719 001 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 030719 002 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr
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Post by agile on Jul 5, 2019 8:23:42 GMT 12
Interesting pics. Was this vampire wired for rockets? The box on the upper starboard side of the firewall with the 5 colour-coded plugs looks very similar to the RP relay and resistance unit in the Mossie.
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Post by kiwi285 on Jul 5, 2019 16:59:26 GMT 12
The fuse with wings has been moved around in the hangar and they have now started the long job of identifying all the lead, pipes etc on the rear fuse frame. As you can see from the photos this is a major job requiring heaps of onlookers. IMG_20190705_112211 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr IMG_20190705_112230 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr
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Post by planewriting on Jul 5, 2019 23:16:25 GMT 12
It is quite exciting watching these guys working away to once more have a genuine RNZAF Vampire restored to taxiing status. Hard to believe it is coming up 50 years before much longer since the last RNZAF example flew. I wonder at what stage of progression it will have reached when Classic Flyers holds its next air show planned for 18 January 2020?
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 6, 2019 18:26:08 GMT 12
Ex RNZAF Vampire (and later Skyhawk) pilot Stewart Boys front and centre inspecting the tail boom control cables.
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Post by Mustang51 on Jul 6, 2019 18:46:14 GMT 12
Having pulled one apart in the USA for shipment to Oz I can only imagine the amount of swearing that went on getting those wings on !
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Post by agalbraith on Jul 6, 2019 19:58:22 GMT 12
Interesting pics. Was this vampire wired for rockets? The box on the upper starboard side of the firewall with the 5 colour-coded plugs looks very similar to the RP relay and resistance unit in the Mossie. Funny, I thought the same Alex! I believe most, if not all the Kiwi Vampires were wired for rockets... LOL, yes Ando, I remember when we were taking the wings off the Ferrymead one.....lots of squashed digits and bad language. It was a hell of a job from memory. I hope you guys choose to leave her original paint on. Looks too good to paint over and very historic as it is. Although I am sure you are as there appears no need to paint her. Great job!
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skyman
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Post by skyman on Jul 6, 2019 21:23:30 GMT 12
Don, I think you mean Stewart Boys not Stu White.
Al
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 7, 2019 10:14:28 GMT 12
Don, I think you mean Stewart Boys not Stu White. Al Doh! You are correct. I have edited my original post!
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