By: Wyvernfan
- 9th December 2015 at 18:31Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi Rob,
According to the book "The Blackburn - Dumbarton's Aircraft Factory" by Alan M Sherry, Blackburn were asked to set up modification and repair units because of their experience with carrier borne aircraft. They set up six sites. Three around Brough and the others at Prestwick, Abbotsinch and Renfrew (all run by the Dumbarton factory with staff transferred from there) handling Martlet, Hellcat, Avenger and Corsair. The book doesn't give a breakdown of the numbers unfortunately but it does state that a total of 4,000 mods and repairs were carried out by the three Dumbarton-run sites.
Well you learn something everyday, many thanks Mothminor. The naval aviation connection that Blackburns have does of course make some sense. I'm also wondering if the part I have came from one of the said repairs?!
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By: Wyvernfan - 9th December 2015 at 18:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Well you learn something everyday, many thanks Mothminor. The naval aviation connection that Blackburns have does of course make some sense. I'm also wondering if the part I have came from one of the said repairs?!
Rob
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By: 43-2195 - 10th December 2015 at 12:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Before anyone beats me to it, might I suggest; "The Maid of Lough Foyle".