Props
 

Some blades from the worlds largest commercial propellers (16') are now available to genuine collectors. A three figure contribution towards the preservation of the Guppy would be expected. Contact [email protected]

There were some CL44 spares in the cargo shed in Lilongwe, Malawi , wheels/cowlings/1 engine/props etc... but they have been there at least 10 years , I would not like to think what the strorage charges will be.... Best to contact Air Malawi Cargo direct

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Rumour
 

Talk of a possible sale of The Guppy, currently at BOH, to an active airline.
Apparently, members of the CL44 Association are to be told that their lease on the aircraft is to be given up.

The guppy was sold last week and apparently it is hoped that they will fly it out of BOH !

Certainly is something afoot in the world of Tynes these days. Belfast had two turning and now jungle drums alive with the sound of 515's being flexed soon.
CL44 crew members being asked to submit CV's-but to whom?
Wot next? The Vanguard at Brooklands???

Who does the maintenance on the Tynes in the Atlantic ASW and Transall C-160 transports?
Be lucky
David

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SNECMA in France looks like the only one?


Cheers.

Not sure if the contact is still running but I thought Rolls Royce were looking after the RN marine Tynes so poss they have a capacity for flying ones as well.
Seem to recall when the belfasts were withdrawn RR brought a number of them purely for the engines...

"Wot next? The Vanguard at Brooklands???"

We still run the Vanguard's Tynes, last time a 3-4 weeks ago ...

Fantastic sight...

Cheer's

M5DND

Brooklands Volunteer.

The various militaries using Tynes (marine and aero) seem to want to run them for at least another 9 years. They get 9000hp out of the marine Tynes ( Type 42 Destroyers and Type 22 Frigates). That would help the Belfast overcome a bit of drag. Not sure about the Guppy, could uprate the MTOW!

Do you really think 9000hp would help the Belfast overcome its drag?
Add a couple more 0's.

Todays rumour is that the sound of Tynes may be heard at Bournemouth next week. Lots of activity around the aircraft.

Tynes turning at Southend and Bournmouth - our ears will be spoilt for choice !

Don't forget Weybridge, they have their days 'in steam' as well.
Fond memories of EP on the BFS-CVT-BRU run. A gentleman's aeroplane, always chocolate digestives with the tea.

My first post on this forum, and a vague rumour no less! The mods are going to love this...

Is there anyone on this forum who can confirm that CL-44-0 Guppy 9Q-LCA has been sold to Heavylift Cargo Services in Australia for five-thousand-dollars and that it is the intention that she leaves Bournemouth-Hurn flying?

Or is a German museum after her? See
http://www.cl44.org/newsletter45332/sept_2006.pdf .

at http://www.cl44.org/ the following is stated since a few days:

"Notice to all paid up members of the association
A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE NEWSLETTER, TOGETHER WITH THE 2007 RE-UNION BOOKING FORM WILL BE MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS EDITION CARRIES THE LATEST, UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THE CL44-O AT BOURNEMOUTH AND ITS PROJECTED FUTURE".

The only thing I can confirm is that the cl44-0 Guppy is no longer 9Q-LCA, having been taken off that register some months ago.

Jungle drum,s say she,s off to aust along with No.2 Bellslow which look,s like it may have 4 engines on board now.

I heard that as well. Would be nice if this actually materialises...

But there is another, more darker scenario: is the Rolls-Royce Tyne subvariant as fitted to "Guppy" interchangeable with the one that propels the Shorts Belfast?
If so, then it may be that the Canadair was only bought for her Tynes...

After the RAF retired the Belfast, Rolls-Royce apparently acquired XR364 "Pallas", XR366 "Atlas" and XR370 "Ajax" for engine recovery...

I think I recall being told by TMAC crews that the CL44 and Belfast tynes were not interchangeable:ok: If they were why fly the Guppy out there to strip her engines why not remove them at BOH road them to SND and load in the Belfast?
I think its either hydraulics or electrics that aren't compatable.
Perhaps one of our learned colleagues can cast light upon this.
Be lucky
David