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A couple of potentially airworthy ex RAF Canberra’s up for sale.
Previously on U.K. register, currently on US reg, last one expired 2018 last flew 2015 the other about 2002, both Ex RAF having been used for high level mapping.
https://www.tmcauction.com/project/details/53932 |
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Aircraft Type: Fixed wing single engine Number of Seats: 3 Number of Engines: 2 :E |
Their colour schemes would indicate ex MOD (DPA) aircraft rather than ex RAF.
I know several Bedford based Canberras (ex RRE Pershore) were stored at Farnborough after Bedford closed and when EFW subsequently moved to Boscombe Down in the early/mid '90s, they were sold off and flown out, 2 of them to Bruntingthorpe. |
Wish I had the time and money, that Albatross would be a great project. Jimmy Buffett it out for an ultimate play toy.
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Originally Posted by chevvron
(Post 10906324)
Their colour schemes would indicate ex MOD (DPA) aircraft rather than ex RAF.
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Originally Posted by West Coast
(Post 10906325)
Wish I had the time and money, that Albatross would be a great project. Jimmy Buffett it out for an ultimate play toy.
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Aircraft Type: Fixed wing single engine Number of Seats: 3 Number of Engines: 2 |
Before I bid, let me get this right ... they have the same registration and one is a B.6 and the other a B(I).8
I thought Del Boy had retired? |
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Originally Posted by MPN11
(Post 10906417)
Before I bid, let me get this right ... they have the same registration and one is a B.6 and the other a B(I).8
I thought Del Boy had retired? no, one is 30 and one 40 |
Originally Posted by blue up
(Post 10906422)
Save yer money and buy one of these? |
Originally Posted by blue up
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Originally Posted by NutLoose
(Post 10906424)
no, one is 30 and one 40
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Originally Posted by NutLoose
(Post 10906427)
I’d need an HGV 1 for that.
FB |
Some good news on the Canberra front.
https://www.key.aero/forum/historic-...as-sale-states Group, The Auction concluded and one of the Aircraft (N30UP) went to a museum in England, and I won the second aircraft (N40UP). I am still trying to contact the Museum and check on their plans for the aircraft. My understanding is they plan to part it out, but still needs to be verified. The current plan for N40UP: 1. put power on and check Electric System 2. Attempt engine Starts (Carts and/or Huffer). 3. check for Hyd/Fuel leaks 4. try and taxi the aircraft. 4. Check Pitot/Static system. 5. Conduct Gear swings 6. Change tires, check brakes 7. Get ferry permit, to take Aircraft to California city Airport (L71) 8. Continue restoration to flight. Currently looking for a set of maintenance manuals for the Canberra B.6 aircraft. Thank You Avn-Tech |
Anyone put in a call to Terry C. ?
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Originally Posted by NutLoose
(Post 10924302)
It remains to be seen as to whether that is true or not, although, you would have to say that the cost of a UK museum getting a non-airworthy Canberra back from USA as a spares source doesn't make much sense unless it has something you really want from it...... |
VTTT's Canberra has been sitting outside for years partially stripped down, i think it is going to take more than a quick buff and polish to get it back into the air,
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