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Re: TFC Mossie. A work of Fiction?

Posted by Graham OD on Fri Jun 13, 2003 08:17:26 AM

In reply top Re: TFC Mossie. A work of Fiction? posted by John H on Fri Jun 13, 2003 07:53:05 AM

I know Kermit's B.35 has a delam problem, wasn't sure whether it was fuselarge or wing....but then what did he expect, it's well recorded that the RAF/RAAF Mossie's had delam problems in service in the Far East in the heat and humidity there, so what did Kermit expect after 4+ years in Florida. I believe that's why he moved the aircraft up north before the delam problem got worse and grounded her in Florida.




I heard somewhere that the wing on Kermit's Mossie was sta
: rting to delaminate so it would need a new wing to fly aga
: in. After all it hasn't flown since 1991. Interesting bunc
: h of points though thanks.
:
: JH

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