Last week of January 2014

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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  …

More Hellcat progress

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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 🙂  

Hellcat Engine Run

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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. …

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