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by George
03 Aug 2008, 08:48
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

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Dave
Thats why I did'nt know him,we were in different factories most of the time.After AWA Baginton closed in '64 I spent four years with Dunlop aviation control making everything from maxarett brakeing systems to Concord fuel system components ie electropnumatic control valves,I then went to ...
by George
29 Jul 2008, 06:14
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

Re: PC Spec

Hi Dave.
Its great that you have kept her going, I know that this type of project develops a camerarderie that is hard to define and the sence of family is very strong.I actually envy you as few people experience what you have.Keep up the good work and may the funding keep rolling in. :welldone ...
by George
28 Jul 2008, 06:09
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

Re: PC Spec

Hi Tony.
Thanks for the welcome and the pics.To what standard has the Vanguard been restored?is it flying?.
I was tempted to get involved in the restoration of the Vulcan at Bruntingthorpe which is'nt that far from where I live, but you know how it is, I could'nt find the time as I am self employed ...
by George
27 Jul 2008, 09:27
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

Re: PC Spec

Wow, thats something special,thank God there are people like him.( How does he find time for flight simming)
George
by George
27 Jul 2008, 06:56
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

Re: PC Spec

Whats the ref to the Vanguard team is this a restoration project? :)

George
by George
26 Jul 2008, 10:01
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

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Hi Dave He would have been there unless he left before 1960. I Joined Christmas 59/60 and the plant closed in 1964.He may remember my father who was the ganger on the Argosy tail booms.
George
by George
26 Jul 2008, 05:39
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

Re: PC Spec

Sorry DaveB I don't know Paul Essex,mind you it was a lifetime ago and the memory isn't what it was. :-(

George
by George
25 Jul 2008, 18:42
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

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I must start by thanking derek for his excellent Dove(God I feel such a pratt) :$ so thank you Derek and well done indeed :) .
Leif has asked me to say a few words on the a/c that i have worked on over the years,thank you Leif :thumbsup: Mate!
I joined AWA at Baginton in 1959/60 so I was involved in ...
by George
25 Jul 2008, 08:02
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

Re: PC Spec

Hi Leif
Well thats two cockups in two days, impressive even by my standards :roll: Sorry for the mistake Rick :$

George
by George
25 Jul 2008, 07:04
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Spec
Replies: 33
Views: 3491

Re: PC Spec

Well! DaveB, it looks like i've put my foot in it allready, No change there then! :roll:

Rick. Now I know you must be fed up with this question but here goes, Will there ever be a virtual cockpit for your Dove I sure hope the answer is yes because it,together with the rest of your aircraft rank as ...