"RWD" wrote in message ... Sad News Jim Wright, not Write.

"Jan Gelbrich" wrote in message ... Hello, just as a non-native English speaker, I would like to know what the abbreviation "Mk" stands for, e.g. in "Supermarine Spitfire Mk I" or "~ Mk II" and so forth, ...

Okay gurus, this may be a simple one so here goes. I just bought a project aeroplane and it's obvious the guy was using auto fuel in it. It's been sitting for about 8 years and there's that great auto fuel residue all in the tanks, selector valve (frozen), I'm sure in the lines and I don't even...

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For Sale or SWAP Fieseler FI 156 Storch CD ROM/Book/Manual-Parts catalog img src="http://aeropoxy.on.neobee.net/STORCH_book.jpg" http://aeropoxy.on.neobee.net/STORCH_bookl.jpg Contains 91 colour scheme,photo galery,1938 Storch parts katalog,Scale draws,OKA-38 AIST Russian derivative draws...

I have lost my Job! I need to sell a picture I have of the original Skyblazers Signed by the team. My grandfather passed it on to me but, I am in need of money right now. The Twin Patillo Brothers knew my grandfather, (They give it to him). It is a pen and ink done in Fürstenfeldbruck, (In...

Hi, I have a Rolls Royce Welland gas turbine which I restoring. I am seeking any information anyone might have that would help me, particularly drawings. For example did the drawings that were sent to the US and led to the I16/J31 survive? I am also interested in the location of Wellands and...

I'm looking for early Meteor cockpit instrumentation and other parts. Can anyone advise of suppliers in the UK Terry

Could be used on any small Continental engine. Like new condition. Asking $100 plus actual shipping. Located in Tampa, Florida. Email if interested -- This email has been screened and transmitted via Norton AntiVirus, and is

I realize this is not a "FOR SALE" newsgroup so I apologize for this if anyone is offended. Here is the list of the gauges and stuff I am selling. If you want me to email photos let me know..it will be a couples of days though as my old digital camera broke a couple of weeks ago and my new is not...

Whats the view on this - Glyptal seems to be a proven favourite. What are the benefits, preparation methods and and how many coats? Tynes ==================================================

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I have a Hoskins "Symbolic Displays Inc" strobe with White lens and need a Red lens to replace it. The strobe is mid 80's and was a replacement for the older rotating beacons. It is a Hoskins P/N701620-1. Works great just need the Red lens that was available back then but very hard to find today....

There was some interest a while ago. Took more pics of the deisel radial. Anyone interested and I'll resize and email them. -- The Raven http://www.80scartoons.co.uk/batfinkquote.mp3 ** President of the ozemail.* and uunet.* NG's ** since August 15th 2000.

"Dick" wrote in message ... Would you have a brand name or source for that polishing compound. I agree Micromesh is too expensive. Tamiya "Compound" comes in a small tube and is ideal for polishing the paint and clear...

Can anyone tell me how similar these engines were to the Merlin? I know they were a derivative but being intended for ground use may be so totally different as to be useless for any aviation application. Why do I ask? An acquaintance has just acquired a complete Meteor engine and is looking to...

"Glenn" wrote in message ... rare get together but photographed 2 days ago at Watts Bridge in Queensland http://www.warbirdz.net/largepic.php?ID=1541 Did you tell Dick to hurry up with his? --

"T Lee Buyea Fla.News Service" wrote in message ... Russian Ka-7 Superfortress-Does anyone know if these photos ? are real ? The photos are not of the Superfortress copy and, they are obvious fakes. They appear to be...

Hy, Just to inform you, a very nice French historical aircraft to sell at : http://www.planecheck.com?ent=da&id=8986

Hello everybody, We are looking for a pair of blisters for the PBY-5a Catalina. Who knows? Thanks in advance for help. Thijs Wolters SNA Netherlands www.catalina-pby.nl