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Re: Griffon Spits

Posted by pete rushen on Fri Oct 03, 2003 04:21:10 AM

In reply top Re: Griffon Spits posted by Bruce on Fri Oct 03, 2003 03:56:37 AM

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: I think that leaves us with two XIV's in the states - I be
: lieve that the Museum of Flying aeroplane has the modified
: heads and banks, but the Bob Pond aeroplane may have orig
: inal 60 series parts.

Bob Pond's aircraft has 58 blocks. These were fitted after Pete Thorn had total coolant loss at Woodford after a gas leak scoured a hole out through the side of the block. The engine fitted is one that was recovered from the Failsworth scrapyard, making it a 74.

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