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First production Whirwind recovery in the seventies....

Posted by Cees on Wed May 01, 2002 04:00:45 AM

Hi all,

I have been reading about the Whirlwind last evening including the Battle of Britain then and now publised by After The Battle.

In this book there is the story about the recovery of the first production Whirlwind which crashed in Scotland at the height of the Battle of Britian. It had to be abandoned by the pilot after one of the wheels was damaged after take-off.

The wreck was recovered by Steve Vizard, Andy Saunders, Peter Foote etc during 1972. Apparently the results were impressive with wingpanels, both engines in very good condition, a landinggearleg with wheel and tyre, a lot of equipment etc. being recovered.

What I want to know is: Where did all these parts go to and if still extant could they be possibly available for the Whirlwind project.

Cees

Follow Ups:

Re: First production Whirwind recovery in the seventies.... - Paul McMillan Wed May 01, 2002 05:02:03 AM
- That won't be such a problem Paul... - Cees Wed May 01, 2002 05:28:45 AM
  - Steve Vizard..... - Dave Robinson Wed May 01, 2002 06:13:03 AM
    - Re: Steve Vizard..... - Cees Wed May 01, 2002 06:16:06 AM
      - Re: Steve Vizard..... - Paul McMillan Wed May 01, 2002 06:22:42 AM
        
        At their prices? N/T - Cees Wed May 01, 2002 07:06:12 AM
        
        Just spoken to Steve. Nice Bloke n/t :0) - Tony Wed May 01, 2002 10:59:10 AM
        
        Re: At their prices? N/T - Paul Coggan Wed May 01, 2002 11:30:29 AM
        
        Re: At their prices? Yes Text....... - Cees Thu May 02, 2002 02:57:58 AM
      - Let us know how you get on Cees! n/t - Elliott Wed May 01, 2002 11:01:26 AM