Buccaneer return to flight project
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Buccaneer return to flight project
Hi,
Am urgently trying to locate (x2) rocket packs for the Martin Baker Type 6 (MSB)(1) &(2) for HS Buccaneer return to flight project. NO THIS IS NOT A WIND UP!!!
Part number is MBEU 2602 RU.
They do not have to be live as they will be re-filled. Fired units are a non starter. Display or dummy units can be used.
It would now seem that the Vulcan will fly next year and a precident has been set by the CAA for the operation of complex ex mil jets.
The end user has an agreement from the manufacturer for refurbishment and refill of said rocket packs.
This is for a return to flight project in the UK.
Any pointers for this would be helpful.
This is a non commercial request as I will donate FOC to the project.
regards
Jim Griffiths
www.ejectorseats.co.uk
Am urgently trying to locate (x2) rocket packs for the Martin Baker Type 6 (MSB)(1) &(2) for HS Buccaneer return to flight project. NO THIS IS NOT A WIND UP!!!
Part number is MBEU 2602 RU.
They do not have to be live as they will be re-filled. Fired units are a non starter. Display or dummy units can be used.
It would now seem that the Vulcan will fly next year and a precident has been set by the CAA for the operation of complex ex mil jets.
The end user has an agreement from the manufacturer for refurbishment and refill of said rocket packs.
This is for a return to flight project in the UK.
Any pointers for this would be helpful.
This is a non commercial request as I will donate FOC to the project.
regards
Jim Griffiths
www.ejectorseats.co.uk
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An option is to aproach what was DERA now split into QinetQ and DSTL, they did have a couple of frames and spare bits. They have a habit of keeping some strange things locked up in hangars, and that is just their staff.
Charlie sends
An option is to aproach what was DERA now split into QinetQ and DSTL, they did have a couple of frames and spare bits. They have a habit of keeping some strange things locked up in hangars, and that is just their staff.
Charlie sends
Hi, Dont have any help for you but just want to wish you all the best. As an ex Bucc guy it would be fantastic to see one in the air. Do you have any timescales?
If you have any electrical problems please feel free to pm me.
All the best again
If you have any electrical problems please feel free to pm me.
All the best again
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Jim BAE systems in Brough have a Bucc there and as far as I know it has been untouched since it arrived there might be worth a call,best of luck from Me also,if You have any QA issues drop Me a PM I am also an ex Bucc Guy (XV)
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Try the Vintage Aviation Museum at Bournemouth...I'm pretty sure they've got a full Bucc cockpit in original condition (and obviously including seats). From memory it's XK527.
Also last time I looked another (XX897?) but with a Tornado nose as a test rig...not sure therefore if it'll have what you're after.
Hope it helps. Would check but their website seems down.
Also last time I looked another (XX897?) but with a Tornado nose as a test rig...not sure therefore if it'll have what you're after.
Hope it helps. Would check but their website seems down.
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Hi there,
I currently help maintain a ground running Bucc, may be able to help with some bits if you PM me with your project details, perhaps if you are able to trade some bits that may be of use to us?
EzY
I currently help maintain a ground running Bucc, may be able to help with some bits if you PM me with your project details, perhaps if you are able to trade some bits that may be of use to us?
EzY
This lot http://www.jetagemuseum.org/ have a Bucc cockpit and it looks fairly complete. Might be worth a try......
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Pleeeeeaase!!
Don't suppose for one minute that you might, just on the off chance, be looking for a pilot aswell ................would you? I'd cut my right arm off for a chance to fly the old girl again. Afterwards, obviously.
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I seem to remember a bucc fuselage which I'm pretty sure had the seat in it sitting outside a large shed just off the Forres (near Kinloss) bypass...opposite the garden centre on the same road. It just sat there for years and may still be there...the owners did not seem to be doing anything with it. Hope this helps and good luck
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Vim,
The nose at the garden Centre in Forres has gone to a paintball site in Perth. It was blown onto its side by high winds a few winters ago and wasn't put upright for a very long time. This site:
BUCCANEER SURVIVORS
is very comprhensive.
Good luck with the project Jim
(edited due to the fact I hadn't read my own link!
)
The nose at the garden Centre in Forres has gone to a paintball site in Perth. It was blown onto its side by high winds a few winters ago and wasn't put upright for a very long time. This site:
BUCCANEER SURVIVORS
is very comprhensive.
Good luck with the project Jim
(edited due to the fact I hadn't read my own link!
)
Last edited by circle kay; 25th Sep 2005 at 10:07.
This is a non commercial request as I will donate FOC to the project
Oh - and if someone at HHA is worried about making sure credit is given where credit is, in their eyes properly due, the two cutaway drawings of the Bucc on the HHA webpage are lacking a copyright notice that permission for use has been granted by the copyright holder. Glass houses, stones....
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Jim
The Highland Aviation Museum at Dalcross have a Mk 2 Nose complete with seats, both rocket packs were still fitted in March
They also have a Mk6 seat on display with its rocket pack removed
They would probably want to trade though
BT
The Highland Aviation Museum at Dalcross have a Mk 2 Nose complete with seats, both rocket packs were still fitted in March
They also have a Mk6 seat on display with its rocket pack removed
They would probably want to trade though
BT
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Blue tail...do you have contact details of the museum?
disregard last...have googled and found details...thanks for the steer. will keep you up to date on progress
disregard last...have googled and found details...thanks for the steer. will keep you up to date on progress
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Jim,
There a couple of ex Bucc engine guys here at St. Athan if you want any help. Both of us are Major experienced with 10 years on type each. Both gagging to get our hands on another one.
Any chance?
There a couple of ex Bucc engine guys here at St. Athan if you want any help. Both of us are Major experienced with 10 years on type each. Both gagging to get our hands on another one.
Any chance?