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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Mar 2012, 08:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,364
Posted By Akubra

Very sad to see Henry has passed away. I had...

Very sad to see Henry has passed away. I had always regarded him as a wealth of information regarding aviation history.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jan 2011, 07:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,202
Posted By Akubra

Thanks anyway. I thought someone here might been...

Thanks anyway. I thought someone here might been able to place it's origin.
It's rather large at 20cm diameter and is made of aluminum. The handwritten date reads 13-7-47 with what appears to be...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jan 2011, 08:14
Replies: 5
Views: 2,202
Posted By Akubra

Mk1 Bombing Angle Computer

Hi
Can anyone tell me about this? I would like to know what aircraft they were used with and when. Any details would be appreciated.
Cheers!...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jun 2010, 14:55
Replies: 19
Views: 4,387
Posted By Akubra

Seems they did have a Decca chain set up in the...

Seems they did have a Decca chain set up in the New York area for use by the New York Airways Helicopter Service. It was also later used by the FAA for trials.
Interesting to read about the fate of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jun 2010, 05:07
Replies: 19
Views: 4,387
Posted By Akubra

Thanks reynoldsno1! Searching Decca revealed...

Thanks reynoldsno1!
Searching Decca revealed an interesting thread right here on Pprune. http://www.pprune.org/archive/index.php/t-384288.html
BOAC's comment did give me a chuckle. :) Imagine...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2010, 12:34
Replies: 19
Views: 4,387
Posted By Akubra

Moving map flight visualiser from the 60's

Hi all!
Has anyone seen one of these or the like before?
Searching the net turned up nothing so I thought I would post it up here.
Made around the early to mid 60's, the pathfinder uses clear and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2009, 22:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By Akubra

:ok: You got it, the C190. The 195's are...

:ok: You got it, the C190.
The 195's are longer and have the helmets attached from the outside.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2009, 21:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By Akubra

Unfortunately that's not the correct model...

Unfortunately that's not the correct model sycamore. But very close.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2009, 14:35
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By Akubra

Not a merchant but you may be interested on what...

Not a merchant but you may be interested on what I've been working on of late.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o131/acubra/cowling1.jpg
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2008, 14:17
Replies: 123
Views: 32,698
Posted By Akubra

Sincerest condolences to those who were close to...

Sincerest condolences to those who were close to Barry.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Apr 2008, 08:51
Replies: 90
Views: 58,235
Posted By Akubra

Brooklands Vimy and Vanguard Videos.

Hi Gents!
Came across these high quality clips and just had to drop in and share. (Good to see the "What cockpit thread is powering along nicely!)

The clips are in High definition, so if it plays...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jan 2008, 08:02
Replies: 251
Views: 349,395
Posted By Akubra

And Outside MOTAT. ...

And Outside MOTAT.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o131/acubra/motat-outside1.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o131/acubra/motat-outside0.jpg
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jan 2008, 12:12
Replies: 251
Views: 349,395
Posted By Akubra

MOTAT

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is located in Auckland New Zealand.
After visiting their site, I found that they plan to hangar their Sunderland.
The Teal Solent Mk IV is restored...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jan 2008, 11:11
Replies: 487
Views: 753,617
Posted By Akubra

Don't know about brilliant pics... But...

Don't know about brilliant pics...

But while trying to get an interior shot of the Teal flying boat at MOTAT, another ghostly image from New Zealand's aviation heritage appeared.

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jan 2008, 09:05
Replies: 1
Views: 730
Posted By Akubra

The Great Air Race - England to Melbourne 1934

I had not seen this before and thought I would share the find.
Runs for about 10 minutes so grab a cuppa and enjoy.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=wlVlRlCoBJ0
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Dec 2007, 04:24
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,829,585
Posted By Akubra

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! John...

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!
John Cleese was the first thing to spring to my mind... Was the contraption French?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2007, 14:10
Replies: 60
Views: 10,512
Posted By Akubra

Sorry about the drift, but I've done some looking...

Sorry about the drift, but I've done some looking around on the Moths range and fuel capacity.
Tank:
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o131/acubra/front-tank1.jpg
Filler Cap:...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2007, 13:02
Replies: 60
Views: 10,512
Posted By Akubra

Would it have something to do with operations in...

Would it have something to do with operations in long dry grass?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2007, 06:26
Replies: 60
Views: 10,512
Posted By Akubra

Speechless Two has it. :ok: The Parnell...

Speechless Two has it. :ok:
The Parnell Parasole with wool tufts and a wing that can be adjusted to variable incidence.
More interesting features and history can be viewed at this page....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2007, 20:12
Replies: 60
Views: 10,512
Posted By Akubra

There can be another fuel tank fitted just...

There can be another fuel tank fitted just forward of the front cockpit. So maybe this gives it the extra range? I was told they were fitted to the RAAF ones because of the vast distances between...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2007, 19:49
Replies: 60
Views: 10,512
Posted By Akubra

Speechless Two,Yes it is a camera, in fact two...

Speechless Two,Yes it is a camera, in fact two cameras, but what's it mounted on? If you guess the reason, you will know what aircraft. (and vice versa)
Heres another slightly expanded shot. ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2007, 13:54
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,829,585
Posted By Akubra

Is it a flying boat Mel? I say this because there...

Is it a flying boat Mel? I say this because there seems to be light coming in from the forward section, as in maybe a mooring hatch. Also the floor has holes maybe to drain water away.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2007, 13:38
Replies: 60
Views: 10,512
Posted By Akubra

Sorry, but nice try Cpt P. Nothing to do with...

Sorry, but nice try Cpt P.
Nothing to do with attaching to airships or anything like that.
I did copy this from a book and was surprised that it was also on the net if the correct keywords is put...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2007, 04:57
Replies: 60
Views: 10,512
Posted By Akubra

Well done Speechless Two! I had no idea what that...

Well done Speechless Two! I had no idea what that was.
Anyone got any other rarity's or oddity's?

I have many here and almost lost the lot today... :mad:
Hot water system blew and flooded the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 21:52
Replies: 51
Views: 9,034
Posted By Akubra

Thanks for the link. After visiting...

Thanks for the link. After visiting http://daveg4otu.tripod.com/iowweb/sim.html
I saw the Spartan Cruiser Mk2 YI-AAA which clearly shows the intake tubes bending forward as in the Ramsgate photo.
I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 21:25
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,829,585
Posted By Akubra

the incivil beast has it! :ok: Mel,...

the incivil beast has it! :ok:


Mel, please visit http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=304424 in Jetblast. You seem to be a natural. :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 14:21
Replies: 51
Views: 9,034
Posted By Akubra

Possibly Mel. Is there another photo on the net? ...

Possibly Mel. Is there another photo on the net?

The Airspeed A.S.6 Envoy's had these engines fitted:
Wolseley AR.9 radial, , Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IVC radial or Cheetah IX radial, Wright...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 12:20
Replies: 51
Views: 9,034
Posted By Akubra

Have you got a photo Mel? All I can find is...

Have you got a photo Mel?
All I can find is the Segrave I and its engines sit well below the centerline of the wing.
I have read the II version had a new wing spar, so its very possible the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 11:14
Replies: 51
Views: 9,034
Posted By Akubra

No clues on this one Mel. What we have is a...

No clues on this one Mel.

What we have is a twin or tri engined, medium sized low wing military (hopefully) monoplane parked in an English airfield and sporting English tyres. And fixed...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 09:16
Replies: 51
Views: 9,034
Posted By Akubra

"without being accused of starting a "Which...

"without being accused of starting a "Which Dunlop?" thread."
Pssst! Is that ACME written on that tyre? :p
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 05:42
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By Akubra

You could very well be right on the fuse spanner...

You could very well be right on the fuse spanner ICT_SLB.
Number 149 sqn did primarily fly FE.2b's as night bombers.
I will have a look at bomb fuse's used around 1918.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 00:53
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,829,585
Posted By Akubra

Hands up who saw the aircrafts manufactures name...

Hands up who saw the aircrafts manufactures name printed on the panel?
Thanks Mel for letting me know of this oversight! :eek:
I have another here ready to post if warranted.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 00:45
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By Akubra

Something thats been bugging me...

Hello all.
This has been bugging me for a while now and I post in the hope that someone here can shed some light on the job of those rings that are hanging on the rafters?
It's my understanding...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2007, 00:39
Replies: 51
Views: 9,034
Posted By Akubra

No probs here guys. In fact i might have led Mel...

No probs here guys. In fact i might have led Mel astray! :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Dec 2007, 12:14
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,829,585
Posted By Akubra

And here it is as a mail plane with the text...

And here it is as a mail plane with the text saying with slight modifications would make an excellent military plane.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o131/acubra/he70a.jpg

Heres the military...
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