By: Scott Marlee
- 26th October 2010 at 22:31Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
2 questions, firstly
while some of us were searching the museum for bell 47 bits to see what we have, we came accross this, so
Can anybody identify this piece of military equipment?
Photos by Jacket01
secondly, does anyone have the manual for the Bell 47? were taking a stock check of what we have for ours and are planning to re assemble it,(pics to follow) and basicly we would like a manual to follow, rather than rely on the interweb
if anyone could answer questions 1 or 2, please get back to me, il add a few pics of the 47
By: Blue_2
- 27th October 2010 at 09:23Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
ask sven, from the natter we had on saturday down at elvington, his plans are, to get the anti cols working at least, hey, if they can get a victor working to fast taxi spec, anythings possible :)
By: Bluebird Mike
- 31st October 2010 at 18:58Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just want to offer thanks on behalf of The Bluebird Project to the guys at the NEAM today, in particular 'Sven', for their generous assistance in our quest for a replacement air valve for Bluebird of a type which we've been told was also fitted to Vulcans. Bill got to crawl around XL319's innards to his heart's content, for which we are very grateful- we'll do some more research guys, and we'll be back!
By: Scott Marlee
- 8th November 2010 at 01:05Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The newest Exhibit turned up at NEAM yesterday, it needs a bit of work...and some muscle...just to get it running, but its going to be handy for moving aircraft and kit around the site
By: Scott Marlee
- 8th November 2010 at 15:43Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sunday 7th November(yesterday)
NEAM played host to a local band called The Generals, they contacted us a while ago to see if they could record a music video on site, we said yes and yesterday was the day of the recording, it went on all day but they got what they wanted and it went really well, once the video is edited and published, il post a link, but for now il just post a pic or two......
All Photos by Jacket01
for any of you that are interested, this is the link for the band, the song they recorded was Want To Be King www.myspace.com/thegeneralsmod
oh and as a quick point for the first photo, in the background...you can see one of the Bluebird team talking to some of NEAMs members
By: Bluebird Mike
- 14th November 2010 at 17:53Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ha, we've had that bloody song stuck in our heads for the last week!
We were back with the guys at NEAM today for a third go at XL319, this time with a better idea of where our parts may be, and more importantly, some tools! (Just as well- NEAM seems to have nothing more than a kettle!!!)
With the application of a nut gun, some brute force and a crowbar, it didn't take Bill long to get access doors open which I believe haven't shifted in something like twenty years..?
Here's some pics as promised fellas, and thanks for your time and help- it's very much appreciated. Remind us next year and we'll find half an hour to drop an engine out of it for you as well!
By: Peter
- 14th November 2010 at 23:58Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yikes.. didnt think she was capable of ground running anything something to do with demil work by the raf?
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By: JT442
- 15th November 2010 at 00:00Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Silly question.....
Why are you even looking at running an engine? There are too many missing components to even consider it, plus you'd have to tow her away from the communications mast behind. She'd break apart with the vibrations IF you even manged to get an engine turning. Just thought I'd mention it.... what with being a sootie and all....
By: Scott Marlee
- 15th November 2010 at 00:08Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
i didnt say we were going to run one, all i said was to see if they were capable of running again, i highly doubt she will ground run again....but following some recent surveys, she could have a few working bits
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By: Scott Marlee - 26th October 2010 at 22:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
2 questions, firstly
while some of us were searching the museum for bell 47 bits to see what we have, we came accross this, so
Can anybody identify this piece of military equipment?
Photos by Jacket01
secondly, does anyone have the manual for the Bell 47? were taking a stock check of what we have for ours and are planning to re assemble it,(pics to follow) and basicly we would like a manual to follow, rather than rely on the interweb
if anyone could answer questions 1 or 2, please get back to me, il add a few pics of the 47
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By: AdlerTag - 27th October 2010 at 00:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
It appears to be a form of "Windak suit", a multi-purpose flying suit.
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1943/1943%20-%202180.html
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By: Blue_2 - 27th October 2010 at 09:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
that's because 231 was never 'dead'! ;)
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By: Scott Marlee - 27th October 2010 at 12:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
haha...your meant to say it was and that your engineering skills are great
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By: Sven - 27th October 2010 at 14:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
That's true, however 319 has never really been "killed", just not turned on for a while.
There's a lot of work to do before we can even think about doing that again, HSE allowing (and a new battery, anyone?).
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By: Scott Marlee - 28th October 2010 at 00:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Steve,chairman said yes to that chute after u left
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By: Bluebird Mike - 31st October 2010 at 18:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just want to offer thanks on behalf of The Bluebird Project to the guys at the NEAM today, in particular 'Sven', for their generous assistance in our quest for a replacement air valve for Bluebird of a type which we've been told was also fitted to Vulcans. Bill got to crawl around XL319's innards to his heart's content, for which we are very grateful- we'll do some more research guys, and we'll be back!
Thank you!
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By: Bluebird Mike - 1st November 2010 at 08:24 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Details of the valve we're after now in the Bluebird thread, cheers!
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=78964&page=9
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By: Scott Marlee - 8th November 2010 at 01:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The newest Exhibit turned up at NEAM yesterday, it needs a bit of work...and some muscle...just to get it running, but its going to be handy for moving aircraft and kit around the site
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By: Scott Marlee - 8th November 2010 at 15:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sunday 7th November(yesterday)
NEAM played host to a local band called The Generals, they contacted us a while ago to see if they could record a music video on site, we said yes and yesterday was the day of the recording, it went on all day but they got what they wanted and it went really well, once the video is edited and published, il post a link, but for now il just post a pic or two......
All Photos by Jacket01
for any of you that are interested, this is the link for the band, the song they recorded was Want To Be King
www.myspace.com/thegeneralsmod
oh and as a quick point for the first photo, in the background...you can see one of the Bluebird team talking to some of NEAMs members
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By: Bluebird Mike - 14th November 2010 at 17:53 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ha, we've had that bloody song stuck in our heads for the last week!
We were back with the guys at NEAM today for a third go at XL319, this time with a better idea of where our parts may be, and more importantly, some tools! (Just as well- NEAM seems to have nothing more than a kettle!!!)
With the application of a nut gun, some brute force and a crowbar, it didn't take Bill long to get access doors open which I believe haven't shifted in something like twenty years..?
Here's some pics as promised fellas, and thanks for your time and help- it's very much appreciated. Remind us next year and we'll find half an hour to drop an engine out of it for you as well!
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By: SpockXL319 - 14th November 2010 at 18:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
We do seem to be having a tool crisis at the moment but that should be set right soon. (Hopefully) haha
Its been good having you on site, those panels had been a major thorn in our side as you well know!
I'm looking through the APs for the engine dropping now lol
Any chance of those images on photobucket please?
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By: Bluebird Mike - 14th November 2010 at 19:11 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Working on it old boy, bear with me. ;)
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By: Bluebird Mike - 14th November 2010 at 19:42 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Here you go chaps-
http://s1092.photobucket.com/albums/i410/BluebirdMike/
Use the pics as you wish, but a credit to Mike Bull/The Bluebird Project would be nice.
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By: SpockXL319 - 14th November 2010 at 20:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Cheers Mike!
Glad we got the doors down so you could compare the set up of your parts with 319's! :p
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By: Peter - 14th November 2010 at 23:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
And why are you going to remove her engines?
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By: Scott Marlee - 14th November 2010 at 23:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
i think were planning to drop one in the summer time peter, to see if they are capable of running, no 2 seems the most apt one to do
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By: Peter - 14th November 2010 at 23:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yikes.. didnt think she was capable of ground running anything something to do with demil work by the raf?
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By: JT442 - 15th November 2010 at 00:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Silly question.....
Why are you even looking at running an engine? There are too many missing components to even consider it, plus you'd have to tow her away from the communications mast behind. She'd break apart with the vibrations IF you even manged to get an engine turning. Just thought I'd mention it.... what with being a sootie and all....
Not a clever idea IMHO....
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By: Scott Marlee - 15th November 2010 at 00:08 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
i didnt say we were going to run one, all i said was to see if they were capable of running again, i highly doubt she will ground run again....but following some recent surveys, she could have a few working bits