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By: - 24th January 2012 at 10:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
We've been after one for ZF581 at Bentwaters for quite a while, as we don't have one at all. They are like rocking horse poo to find! We're currently trying to see if we can borrow one from somewhere to measure up in order to manufacture one.
Regards.
Graham
By: - 24th January 2012 at 11:09 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I can't help, and sorry to digress Milt, but what is the latest with the museum?
By: - 24th January 2012 at 13:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The museum or the Lightning?
If the museum, then an appeal has been submitted this week and accepted. all support is still appreciated. Direct any appeal support letters to
Gatwick Aviation Museum
Vallance By-Ways
Lowfield Heath Road
Charlwood
Nr. Gatwick
Surrey
RH6 0BT
Lightning wise, click on the link at the bottom for the latest. to cut a long story short however, shes ready for engines in. Just need to take the plunge fairly soon and do it.
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By: - 6th February 2013 at 22:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
MJR, you have a pm
By: - 6th February 2013 at 23:42 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ladder
Have you tried RAF Coningsby, they have a ladder on one of thier Lightnings I'm sure they would let you copy it.
By: - 9th February 2013 at 13:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Lakes Lightnings has ladders - BUT NOT FOR SALE!
Greetings All,
We at 'Lakes Lightnings' have ladders for F1/F1a variant, F3/F6/F53 variant and TBird variant.
We've already offered folks to 'BORROW' them to make up templates or to just have photos and measurements.
The logistics of moving these large items to and from is there.
We are keen to help out anyones Lightning project but, YOU have to do the leg work ... not us..... as some have intimated previously! :(
Each variant of ladders has different hooks which fit into the fuse recesses. They are not standard across the fleet!
Glad to help ..... Neil & Heather, 'Lakes Lightnings'
By: - 9th February 2013 at 13:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Can you tell us any more about when the F.1 cockpit is departing to the museum at Shannon ?
By: - 9th February 2013 at 17:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Greetings All,We at 'Lakes Lightnings' have ladders for F1/F1a variant, F3/F6/F53 variant and TBird variant.
We've already offered folks to 'BORROW' them to make up templates or to just have photos and measurements.
The logistics of moving these large items to and from is there.
We are keen to help out anyones Lightning project but, YOU have to do the leg work ... not us..... as some have intimated previously! :(
Each variant of ladders has different hooks which fit into the fuse recesses. They are not standard across the fleet!
Glad to help ..... Neil & Heather, 'Lakes Lightnings'
Hello Neil, thanks very much for the offer. Were ok now though, manufacturing from stratch.
By: - 9th February 2013 at 19:54 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi there Neil have you got a shortened ladder that you use for XS922? as i would be interest to see how it fits and what design needed....so i can make one the same for ZF590
kind regards Matt
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By: mjr - 24th January 2012 at 09:11
Hi all, we are looking to acquire an additional cockpit access ladder if anyone has one or knows of one available? F3 or F6 type.