gate1 wrote:The latest 'FlyPast' magazine has a large section on the Stirling, and also news of a Stirling find in Holland. Although its in bits, there is apparently a lot of material. Does anyone at The project know of this? Perhaps they'd make some parts available to you?
By the way, fantastic job, I wish you well.
Hi,
As I haven't received yet my example of Flypast, is it possible to know the serial of the Stirling found in Holland?
I thank you in advance.
Found in the Ijsselmeer, a lake in the Netherlands near the village of Marken. Apparently it's complete although smashed into numerous pieces. If they can recover the missing crew, and that's the priority, the intention is try and recalaim the aircraft and display parts of it in the Air War 1940-1945 Museum.
Here's a photo of the 1st Pilot's control column base which was recovered from Denmark (tail number escapes me I'm afraid although I know it was a Mk IV). Since this photo was taken (last weekend) the strip has commenced and now the base is separated from the rest of the mounting structure. It was a bit of a pig to do as it is fairly corroded and had suffered a bit in a fire. I'll have to re-take the photo of the split assembly as it has come out a bit fuzzy.
Glad to be here. No pics to update you with as the control column is proving more reluctant to come apart than the previous one. It is nearly 70 years old and has been subject to fire though......
I was wondering if you chaps and chapesses might have some artefacts lurking in your collections. We're on the lookout for forward fuselage structure and equipment that we might borrow, swap or purchase outright. Sometimes even the smallest item can be of use to reverse engineer. You can always send me photos if you think we might be interested.
In addition, there's some items that we desperatley need to complete our main instrument panel:
Unfortunately, I don't have any 'product' that I can pass your way but I do want congratulate you on your efforts in what you are doing. Great Stuff mate, please continue to keep us all updated.
John
K for Kitty Crew - Winthorpe, 1661 HCU's - stirlingaircraftsoc.raf38group.org/
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"