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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2023, 22:51
Replies: 27
Views: 3,549
Posted By POBJOY

Tempest 2

I remember when N Grace was interested in the Tempest 2, but was surprised when I mentioned they never quite made it to ops in WW2, hence never quite a 'warbird', and certainly difficult to value.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2023, 22:58
Replies: 27
Views: 3,549
Posted By POBJOY

There is a 'Sea Balliol' down at Newquay in the...

There is a 'Sea Balliol' down at Newquay in the Classic Museum (complete with folding wings). I had no idea it was there so do not know how complete or original it is.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Mar 2023, 20:52
Replies: 27
Views: 3,549
Posted By POBJOY

I was told one could have a pleasant lunch during...

I was told one could have a pleasant lunch during take off in the Falkes and Viggiees !!!

However the Tempest tug (which looked beautiful) without the winch was probably used because they had...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Mar 2023, 18:23
Replies: 27
Views: 3,549
Posted By POBJOY

As alluded on another thread, I had a very brief...

As alluded on another thread, I had a very brief chat with Ray H at an airshow regarding the Sylt Tempests.
He had managed to 'swop' a ride in whatever he was using at the time for a 'one off' trip,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Mar 2023, 19:49
Replies: 27
Views: 3,549
Posted By POBJOY

We have to remember that these 'so called ' hyper...

We have to remember that these 'so called ' hyper engines' were the hoped for power plants for bombers rather than a fighter.
Rolls gave up with the Vulture, and that used existing technology, and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Mar 2023, 23:03
Replies: 27
Views: 3,549
Posted By POBJOY

The Sabre was produced under a rather (we need it...

The Sabre was produced under a rather (we need it mentality) and never really sorted when it entered service. Like most very complex and complicated engines HOW it was operated also makes a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Mar 2023, 16:30
Replies: 27
Views: 3,549
Posted By POBJOY

All about the engine

The critical element would be getting a 'reliable' engine/prop combination that could function long enough to see an airframe off the ground and back again.
It would not have to be used at max power...
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