Canadian Lanc looking at a $180,000 Cdn bill for the engine.
Originally Posted by Pontius Navigator
I was talking with one of the Canadian team 2 weeks ago. He said there were 78 new Packard Merlins in the States.
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You mean like these, there just his Alison's
http://www.khs.at/fantasy/112.htm
http://www.khs.at/fantasy/fantasy4.htm
http://www.khs.at/fantasy/112.htm
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What keeps coming back to me is that surely with a little bit of corporate and government goodwill, the costs to the Canadians can be kept as low as possible.
The idea of them shelling out $180k seems a bit unfair. I'm not saying they should get it for free but I would imagine companies up and down the line can donate the freight, parts, some time etc. After all, it's a golden PR opportunity or is that wrong because it involves a machine of war, not orphans or kittens ?
The idea of them shelling out $180k seems a bit unfair. I'm not saying they should get it for free but I would imagine companies up and down the line can donate the freight, parts, some time etc. After all, it's a golden PR opportunity or is that wrong because it involves a machine of war, not orphans or kittens ?
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You obviously havn't been anywhere near the hold of an A330-200 (voyager) before then!
One Pallet could hold probably 10 Merlin Engines, and the A/C can carry at least 6 pallets plus a couple of Baggage Containers in the lower holds.
For size equivalence, you can fit a large car on one pallet!
You obviously havn't been anywhere near the hold of an A330-200 (voyager) before then!
One Pallet could hold probably 10 Merlin Engines, and the A/C can carry at least 6 pallets plus a couple of Baggage Containers in the lower holds.
For size equivalence, you can fit a large car on one pallet!
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She has dropped into Greenland for fuel due to high headwinds, quoted off a thread on Flypast
CWHM have just announced that the Lancaster has landed in. Greenland due to high head winds. They will refuel and intend to arrive Goose Bay, 6.00pm local.
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I tell you what they have my respect, they are going to an airshow on Saturday on the way home..Quote off the same thread
Charlie, there are arriving at Goose Bay tonight and intending to fly on to the Vintage Wings of Canada Airshow at Gatineau Airport, Ottawa, arriving 13.00 Sat afternoon. Night stopping there and flying on to Hamilton on Sunday morning.
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She is due home Sunday their time, she is doing a display Saturday their time at Ottawa, she is back in Canada (Goose Bay), the long worrying sea legs behind her.
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She has now left Goose Bay on her way to Ottawa. We were a bit worried last night as it was raining heavily and was dark when she eventually arrived.
Not the greatest photo but it really was quite miserable.
Not the greatest photo but it really was quite miserable.
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Is there really an "airshow" in CYND, no NOTAMS and not a sign of anything as we flew by, Vintage Wings doesnt seem to be doing much flying these days, will check to see if its meant to be on Sunday, if at all, mind you its perfect weather for an airshow today.
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The weather cleared at Goose Bay overnight. Here's VeRA departing for Ottawa flying over the old WW2 hangar on the old RCAF side. The tower is not the original btw. Thanks to my good friend Norma for letting me share her pic.
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She is home!
https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=CWHM
https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=CWHM
And what a welcome home crowd!
Thank you all for an excellent visit.
https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=CWHM
https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=CWHM
And what a welcome home crowd!
Thank you all for an excellent visit.
Hi guys , found this tonight .......................
Canadian Forces C-17 East Midlands Airport ? FighterControl ? Home to the Military Aviation Enthusiast
maybe this was an RCAF ''Canada trainer'' via Castle Don , East Mids a/p ...not far from RR and BoB country ....Hope so anyway .
rgds condor .
Canadian Forces C-17 East Midlands Airport ? FighterControl ? Home to the Military Aviation Enthusiast
maybe this was an RCAF ''Canada trainer'' via Castle Don , East Mids a/p ...not far from RR and BoB country ....Hope so anyway .
rgds condor .
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Yes still there today, rumour has it picking up some of the Lanc bits
Canadian Lanc engine appeal.
Dear PPRUNERS,
See link below to government website. It would be good if we could get to three figures from those of a like mind.
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/70437
With fraternal greetings,
Ambi
See link below to government website. It would be good if we could get to three figures from those of a like mind.
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/70437
With fraternal greetings,
Ambi