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Post by alanl on Mar 29, 2017 8:26:39 GMT 12
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Post by alanl on Mar 29, 2017 8:25:01 GMT 12
Apologies if this has already been posted,Dr Terry Martin ,who operates WASP XT787 in the UK as the Westland Wasp Historic Flight has posted the below on facebook.
The aircraft suffered an engine failure last year and received damage in the subsequent,although very well handled,force landing and as part of the effort to raise funds to get the aircraft flying again, he is going to produce a book on the aircraft and its sibling ,the Scout, so if anyone has any stories they could share,please get in touch with him.
I would love to hear them! Regards, Alan
26 March at 19:31 ยท WHERE ARE ALL THE DITS AND STORIES? Since I owned my first Wasp, I've always looked for a book on how the Westland pair (Scout and Wasp) were developed and how the Wasp performed in service with Navies around the world. Many of you very kindly offered support, both financial and in other ways after the incident which led to the rebuild of Xray Tango and, although I could not have justified taking money from people, it is my personal goal to get XT back in to the air and to continue the tribute that she pays to all the brave aircrew that flew Wasps, and to all those who served in some way that supported the Ships Flights. The best way to do this is to continue to display in events and airshows all over the UK, and to fly her to demonstrate her best capabilities, and impress those who don't yet realise what an important role was played by Wasps in naval history. Sadly the costs to keep XT flying have been enormous over the past year, not just after the incident on 23rd September 2016 (much of which is being covered by insurance), but also just for the routine maintenance and normal hourly running costs. To help with the big bills, a few kind supporters have suggested writing that book I've been looking for. What a great idea, and the royalties will fairly be used to help keep Xray Tango flying through another season. But I can only do so much on my own without the help of those of you who worked closely with Wasps whilst in service in the UK and in all the other countries that took their first steps into naval rotary wing flight with the Westland Wasp. I've only received a couple of short 'dits' so far, and yet I know there must be many hundreds, if not thousands of people out there that have a story to tell. Do please share, and your story will be told sympathetically and acknowledged as the author's unless anonymity is requested. I hope to be inundated now, so please put the proverbial pen to paper and either share on this FB page or write to me at historicwasp@gmail.com. Many thanks Terry historicwasp@gmail.com #historicwasp
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Post by alanl on Sept 29, 2012 9:28:28 GMT 12
Many thanks to everyone for the footage,for those of us who are a bit far away ! Apologies if this has been asked and answered before,but are there plans for a book,dvd magazine article on the restoration ?
Alan
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Post by alanl on Aug 28, 2012 5:39:21 GMT 12
Many thanks for the reply Paul !
It looks great,can't wait to see more progress shots,if you and the owner,are happy for them to be public.
Regards, Alan
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Post by alanl on Aug 27, 2012 5:38:35 GMT 12
Hi Paul, Apologies if this question has been asked (and answered before!), when you take on a project that has all ready been started by a third party, as opposed to one that that you do from start to finish, how do you approach the work? Do you inspect the works that have already been carried out,asess the standard,then decide or just carry on from where the works were stopped? Regards, Alan
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Post by alanl on May 31, 2009 8:12:22 GMT 12
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Post by alanl on Apr 7, 2009 8:34:16 GMT 12
There's a dangerous gap in that ramp mate. [/quote] Sorry,I meant this ramp! ;D Looking good guys,well done to you all.
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Post by alanl on Feb 11, 2009 7:58:02 GMT 12
So who is the guy limping to the ambulance, what happened to him did he parachute out? It's Grandpa from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! He must have fell out of the thunder box when the Zeppelin picked him up. 'It s a posh posh travelling life for me..................'
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Post by alanl on Sept 22, 2008 1:23:57 GMT 12
Really enjoying the updates Al and looking forward to seeing the pics of next weekends fun. It's a pity it is so far from here to there else I would gladly pay a fiver to come and watch and of course hear! Cheers, Alan
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Post by alanl on May 26, 2008 7:43:21 GMT 12
What's your name? Alan Longstaff Where are you from? Sheldon, which is near Birmingham airport in the UK How old are you? 42 What is your main interest in aviation? Is it historic? Airlines? Military... Mainly historic now. Tell us about your background in aviation. Are you just an enthusiast or have you got more hands on experience? Are you a pilot? Do you have an Air Force Background? Or a civil aviation background? Enthusiast for many years and I have been a volunteer with the Air Atlantique Classic Flight at Coventry airport for about 5 years now. www.classicflight.comDo you belong to any aviation groups, like the NZ Warbirds, RNZAF Association, Royal Aeronautical Society or CAF, etc? SVAS,at Shuttleworth. Are you an aircraft modeller? (Scale or R/C) No What are your favourite aviation books? Think like a bird,Sigh for a Merlin,Spitfires and Polished metal. What are your favourite aviation films or TV programmes? BoB,Whirlybirds!, Piece of Cake, Memphis Belle Do you frequent other aviation forums? Planetalk ,UKAR ,WIX and Flypast,sometimes..... Have you any comments or suggestions for this forum, to hopefully improve your own personal usage and enjoyment on the forum? Do you want me to post any pictures of the Classic Flight aircraft? We have nearly 30 aircraft on strength, many of whom fly and carry passengers
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Post by alanl on May 24, 2008 20:36:08 GMT 12
Great photo's Al,thanks for putting them on.As Dave said it really brings into focus what a task you have took on and how much progress you are making. Keep it up! Alan
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Post by alanl on May 20, 2008 20:13:36 GMT 12
Just joined after watching this thread from afar for a while! Have you contacted the Fighter collection at Duxford regarding engine manuals?They have a couple of examples of Hercules engines that they are trying to see if they can fit to their Beaufighter project,not sure what model they are but they may be able to help. Also ARCO again at Duxford are well known as restorers of Bristol Mercury's for their Blenhiem project,they might have some info on Hercules's as well. More power to your elbow mate,wish I was bit closer and I could come down and give you hand. Cheers, Alan
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