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Re: Hi could somebody try this link and tell me if it works

Posted by john parker on Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:09:09 PM

In reply top Re: Hi could somebody try this link and tell me if it works posted by Jim Church on Sat Mar 20, 2004 09:35:18 PM

: Hi John, the link works fine! Thanks for sharing those pic
: s of the Firflies! I've always wondered, is the RAN Histor
: ic Flight aircraft still activly flown? It isn't usually c
: ounted any time the subject of fliers is brought up....
: Jim

Hi Jim

A long time ago I had the pleasure of helping with the RAN HF and the Museum in general.

The problem with their A/C is that it has a long history of engine hassels such as alternator and oil leaks - never too bad but without the proper resources it was never able to afford the time and money it required to keep it in the air for an extended period and a lot of the motivated staff kept leaving etc. Safety was however always a priority so it was not flown under risky circumstances.

I believe some of the "new generation " are having a go at getting it up and running again as it is listed as under restoration in the just released australian aviation annual.I guess you could class it as "almost airworthy"

The Museum has another example as shown in my shots. It is a pity that Firefly has a poor record as a warbird as they are a great looking machine in the air

Kindest regards
John Parker

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