bubble Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Dont joke too much about planes in crates My colleague paid a private detective to search for three reported missing spitfires in Poland over 10 years ago The detective took over two years but found them plus tonnes of spares He bought all three back, sold two to fund his flying third rebuild He now releases small amounts of spares into the market as and when he needs money. Brave man, but he now has the rewards regds neill cambridge, nr duxford ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Lord Lucan was riding Shergar over the crates last time I heard anything! That's not what I heardThe Lord lucan part is correct, but shergar made it to the tesco extra tasty range, Lord lucan was in fact riding a unicorn! Edited October 14, 2014 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 It is reported that what turned out a forged document 'signed' by the leader of the search team, David Cundall, transferring ownership of the aircraft to a British trading company was instrumental in the SL government paying a £1m deposit to cover the delivery charges with the remaining sum to be paid on receipt of the aircraft. The company was London based, I think in Peckham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Dont joke too much about planes in crates My colleague paid a private detective to search for three reported missing spitfires in Poland over 10 years ago The detective took over two years but found them plus tonnes of spares He bought all three back, sold two to fund his flying third rebuild He now releases small amounts of spares into the market as and when he needs money. Brave man, but he now has the rewards regds neill cambridge, nr duxford ! Which ones were they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Dont joke too much about planes in crates My colleague paid a private detective to search for three reported missing spitfires in Poland over 10 years ago The detective took over two years but found them plus tonnes of spares He bought all three back, sold two to fund his flying third rebuild He now releases small amounts of spares into the market as and when he needs money. Brave man, but he now has the rewards regds neill cambridge, nr duxford ! You could suggest to him to do a search at Khormaksar - he might just find a load of tools and equipment to service them unless the locals have found it and dug it all up already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubble Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Which ones were they? good question, I don't know, but I will ask I have not seen him for a while, I am guessing he has retired He had literally tonnes of parts, boxes of parts, wrapped in wax paper etc etc Duxford is 'crawling' with these people, in the nicest possible way I also have friends that volunteer to work in the workshops, its a difficult balance between hobby and big money 'Showing a war bird' can also be a big earner, its a expensive risky environment but you can operate a 'show bird' and make money on the season, nice result, flying for fun and getting it paid for it neill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubble Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 You could suggest to him to do a search at Khormaksar - he might just find a load of tools and equipment to service them unless the locals have found it and dug it all up already. if its folk law somebody will probably have been on the trail the outrageous prices of things now justify the search costs neill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Being a bit pedantic, I was surprised by the bit about the engine mounting bolts but not the split pin hole. The bottom bolts were put in from underneath with the nut on top. Normal aeronautic engineering convention says a bolt should go in from the top so that if the thread fails then the bolt will stay in the hole instead of falling out. I know, I must get out more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Aye but what happens when they fly upside down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Aye but what happens when they fly upside down? Well, it would be ok because the bolt would fall upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 A superb watch. Very gracious as usual of Guy to give credit where due.I love his dirty nail approach to everything he does. Thanks for the heads up on this.. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Really good watch, I know where the engine was built. And I painted the props, oil tank and various other parts from the plane at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 And I painted the props, oil tank and various other parts from the plane at work. In RAF jargon, a dopey painter then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Finally got to watch it last night. A great story & well told what with the history & flying sequences. But splitting hairs, was it really a re-build or a new build to original plans? I can't see that much of what came out of the sands would be capable of being used, I note also that it's being issued a Permit to Fly which are usually given to "home builds". Finally, how many millions did it cost, what with all the man hours and parts? Having said that, we now have a "new" Spitfire that should safely grace the skies for many years to come, well done all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Beautiful machine. And what a noise on the fly past! Where can I get a 12 cylinder Merlin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Well you can get this on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DVD-Rolls-Royce-Merlin-And-Other-Engines-In-Action-Ideal-Gift-/271635492598?pt=UK_CPV_Aviation_SM&hash=item3f3ebcaef6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Not quite the same as having a Merlin in my garden. But a fair bit cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Just watched this - great to see it fly. My only real quibble was playing music during the flight, drowning out the proper 12 cylinder music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYAN3 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I chuckled when they were talking about the guns and the quantity of ammo. Guy said something about the inexperienced lads "just shooting their loads in seconds" or summat like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Can you imagine being let lose on one of those at age 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireboy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 bit of topic but guy martins autobiographer is a top notch read very witty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 bit of topic but guy martins autobiographer is a top notch read very witty How old is he? I read somewhere that he didn't particularly want the limelight and stilled just wanted to be a mechanic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 How old is he? I read somewhere that he didn't particularly want the limelight and stilled just wanted to be a mechanic!! He is 32, still is a Mechanic, works in a truck repair business, I didnt know that his sister was the first female mechanic in the BSB paddock..... 4 little 6/7 minute snippets, well worth a watch, you can feel the passion he has for what he does albeit racing or working http://www.channel4.com/programmes/guy-martins-passion-for-life/4od#3745909 http://www.channel4.com/programmes/guy-martins-passion-for-life/4od#3745913 http://www.channel4.com/programmes/guy-martins-passion-for-life/4od#3756953 http://www.channel4.com/programmes/guy-martins-passion-for-life/4od#3765792 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Found a good niche in television to replace good ole Fred Dibner. Good luck to the guy and let's hope he brings as much pleasure to our screens as Fred did. He is doing good television already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 His second series of speed starts on the 26th on C4. I'm looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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