As the first month of 2014 comes to an end work continues around the hangar. Since last week the Wildcat has come into the maintenance area.
While the Corsair and Hellcat await parts before undergoing engine runs.
The Spitfire mk XIV is well into the winter servicing programme.
More news on the installation of the new Carburettor.
The pipework is all fitted. The induction trunking is now on, just waiting for some hoses then comes the attachment of the lower trunking then it’s ground runs 🙂
We were lucky enough to have a visit from Harry Measures and his camera today – as you can see in the slideshow below most of the aircraft are receiving some winter tlc at the moment.
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Mk XIV Griffon engine removed today for winter maintenance:
photo: Greg
That was the plan anyway -Hellcat has just been out onto airfield and then the rains came….and no that doesn’t mean it will be flying at the display this week end!
Martyn C caught these pictures just before the weather changed
Spitfire Mk Vb and Hawk 75 have also been out for engine run ups, pictures may well follow.
Successful engine tests on P40-F and Bearcat 🙂 Test flights in the queue, awaiting pilot etc.
From Sunday we hope to have daily updates here.
Lots of fantastic pictures on all the aircraft forums with excellent pictures of our aircraft – we thought you might enjoy a reminder about those who were up and about extremely early on Sunday morning (and before) to make sure it was a great experience:
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On a somewhat Arctic Sunday a few volunteers and TFC staff were in at Hangar number 2, at the same time we were able to catch up on the latest news on aircraft in the hangar from Martin.
First is that the Hawk successfully completed an air test in preparation for a flight to La Breguet towards the end of this coming week – weather conditions allowing. The Harvard engine run identified a problem which will require a replacement carburettor while the P-47 had a successful test on new parts in the fuel system.
This coming week should also see the P-40b undergoing engine runs while the Spitfire Mk- XIV is partway through its annual inspection.
Well you spend a few weeks planning something for the website and then the weather doesn’t play ball. We promised something for today so please watch the video for an update on aeroplanes and news about our brand new Friends of TFC clothing – more on this later.
We are also glad to say our latest Fighter Log has escaped to the Post Office along with our 2013 calendar – so if you are bored with that existing calendar on your wall now is the ideal time to change!