Originally Posted by
MMHendrie1
Does anyone know how the Bristol Pegasus engine fitted to the Vickers Vildebeest was started? Could it be started internally, or did it need a Trolley-acc. Or did it need groundcrew outside using a crank handle?
I guess you've seen the YT video of one being started. No GSE in sight. There is somebody standing on the wing near the engine, but he's on the far side so you can't see what he is doing. Very likely a crank handle - can't think of any other reason to be there during engine start.
