Lovely to see LB286 featured. The militaryAOP Austers are so under-recognised for their huge contribution, particularly after D-Day. It’s also a very honest aeroplane to fly. I’ve flown all the military Auster marks and in many ways it’s the nicest. The performance compares well with the Mk 9 which came almost twenty years later, with twice the power and weight.
As usual, this is a great vid from Nev, thanks M8, but every time i watch these vids, i am drawn back to the late 1930s-1945 when Guys and Girls were knocking these planes out in hundreds a month, its quite unbelievable what the "people" on the ground were doing,
Would it be possible to put out a video defining the flying from the non-flying Lancaster restoration work? Thanks in advance from Canada. P.S. I watch Vera fly by my condo balcony every weekend during flying season. Always a majestic sight!
Hi Ron, The airworthy parts already restored 2- Tail fins 2- Rudders 2- Wing tips 1-elevator 1-aileron , donor parts fitted to NX611 at the moment are the rear fuselage from KB976, the front nose of the fuselage and the port wing all from NX664 (French) all non airworthy
It’s lovely to see all the winter’s hard work finally coming together as a Lancaster again. Thanks for the wonderful video again Neville. Highlight of the week for me!
i was amused to learn how the ammunition was routed from mid aircraft to the rear turret and guns, but fully understand, it would save a lot of effort for the ammo to travel any distance if still rolled up and prevent jamming, but i am now wondering about the ammo for the front and mid turrets, i'm guessing the mid turret is fed directly from below, but what of the front, does the ammo also need to travel from mid aircraft to the front
Thanks for the update Neville. The lads have done such an amazing job in getting Jane looking like she does now. An incredible achievement by every one of them. All continuing to do their bit and it's thanks to them that Jane is almost ready for the busy season ahead. Brilliant stuff. Thank you as well Neville for keeping us all in the loop with the progress of the restoration as it moves along. Really enjoyable and I am looking forward to your next update. Best wishes to you and everybody at the centre. 👍
Another great update video bro. The recently rebuilt Mosquito was in an airshow in the south island over easter weekend and has been dismantled and put in a container bound for the states. Shame they can not keep one for flying around NZ with other aircraft of that era. Safe travels. Ken.
G'day Neville how's things with you mate? just a quick question, I was wondering what the black "container" like object with the curtain attached is, and which has "The Dambusters" display in front of it, cheers mate.
Thank you Neville 👍 some interesting views there mate. I'm thinking 15-20 years for the full restoration to airworthiness. 10 years has gone out of the window now. I'm sure it will be done and be around for future generations to enjoy. The Lancaster is a huge aircraft and very complicated. Obviously with the funding challenges taxi runs are essential to the revenue. I hope I'm around still to see her fly. 👍👍👍
When we first started going to East Kirkby the "Big square" was full of those crates they were used to put cabbages in. The Queen Mary just had enough room to pass during a tour of the airfield. Another cracking video Nev again bringing back great memories.....thanks mate.
Nice to see the beginning of the end of poor Daves frames on the rear fuselage. ... then the middle section beckons Total professionals one and all as shown by the Auster being pushed by the struts. The number of times I see so called experts manoeuvrer an aircraft by the prop makes me fume as I have known aircraft to be hangered with the mags left on. Thanks again Neville, you brought the good weather with you
What is the beautiful piece at 17:10 ? And right after that, what is Dave doing with the jig ? What is the small high wing single engine plane you show between the Mosquito and the Lancaster ? Another beautiful video.
Cheers HH.the web of former 38 had to be replaced so that part of the jig had to be moved to do the job. The small plane was the Auster used as a spotter plane in both world wars it has a great history but just a visitor to the Centre
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Lovely to see LB286 featured. The militaryAOP Austers are so under-recognised for their huge contribution, particularly after D-Day. It’s also a very honest aeroplane to fly. I’ve flown all the military Auster marks and in many ways it’s the nicest. The performance compares well with the Mk 9 which came almost twenty years later, with twice the power and weight.
Good information TB.
Another informative and well documented video Neville, many thanks.
Cheers Claire.
Very interesting.
Thanks Phil.
Thanking you for the update to the renovation.
Cheers Ivor.
As usual, this is a great vid from Nev, thanks M8, but every time i watch these vids, i am drawn back to the late 1930s-1945 when Guys and Girls were knocking these planes out in hundreds a month, its quite unbelievable what the "people" on the ground were doing,
Cheers Steve.
Would it be possible to put out a video defining the flying from the non-flying Lancaster restoration work? Thanks in advance from Canada. P.S. I watch Vera fly by my condo balcony every weekend during flying season. Always a majestic sight!
Hi Ron, The airworthy parts already restored 2- Tail fins 2- Rudders 2- Wing tips 1-elevator 1-aileron , donor parts fitted to NX611 at the moment are the rear fuselage from KB976, the front nose of the fuselage and the port wing all from NX664 (French) all non airworthy
It’s lovely to see all the winter’s hard work finally coming together as a Lancaster again. Thanks for the wonderful video again Neville. Highlight of the week for me!
Cheers Earl.
6:11 Rev Norman … “More tea Vicar” 😂
Cheers Chris.
i was amused to learn how the ammunition was routed from mid aircraft to the rear turret and guns, but fully understand, it would save a lot of effort for the ammo to travel any distance if still rolled up and prevent jamming, but i am now wondering about the ammo for the front and mid turrets, i'm guessing the mid turret is fed directly from below, but what of the front, does the ammo also need to travel from mid aircraft to the front
Thanks for the update Neville. The lads have done such an amazing job in getting Jane looking like she does now. An incredible achievement by every one of them. All continuing to do their bit and it's thanks to them that Jane is almost ready for the busy season ahead. Brilliant stuff. Thank you as well Neville for keeping us all in the loop with the progress of the restoration as it moves along. Really enjoyable and I am looking forward to your next update. Best wishes to you and everybody at the centre. 👍
Cheers Andy.
Another great update video bro. The recently rebuilt Mosquito was in an airshow in the south island over easter weekend and has been dismantled and put in a container bound for the states. Shame they can not keep one for flying around NZ with other aircraft of that era. Safe travels. Ken.
A good video from the South Island Ken.
Any chance of a walk around of the Auster with someone in the know? Great vid as always Neville.
Sorry TC it went back to its base a few days later.
Thank you Neville for another interesting update. Looking forward already to your next.
Cheers John.
Many thanks Neville! Nice to see progress! And fuel !
Cheers Paul.
G'day Neville how's things with you mate? just a quick question, I was wondering what the black "container" like object with the curtain attached is, and which has "The Dambusters" display in front of it, cheers mate.
It too is part of the Dam busters display, the steering control from Guy Gibson lancaster is on display along with videos.
@@nevillewheeldon1693 Cheers mate.
love watching your video.
Cheers Neil.
Thank you Neville 👍 some interesting views there mate. I'm thinking 15-20 years for the full restoration to airworthiness. 10 years has gone out of the window now. I'm sure it will be done and be around for future generations to enjoy. The Lancaster is a huge aircraft and very complicated. Obviously with the funding challenges taxi runs are essential to the revenue. I hope I'm around still to see her fly. 👍👍👍
I think you may be right David.
Thanks, Nev.
Cheers Malcolm.
Frame 35 haunted this project for a long time, now it’s time for frame 38. But it seems that frame 41ish is already done! Moving on!
The Turret area was made air worthy be for Covid came along, cheers Namer6643.
When we first started going to East Kirkby the "Big square" was full of those crates they were used to put cabbages in. The Queen Mary just had enough room to pass during a tour of the airfield. Another cracking video Nev again bringing back great memories.....thanks mate.
Cheers Mike.
Nice to see the little Auster. I had my first flight in an Auster at Clacton in 1964. It lasted about 15 minutes and cost 5 shillings.
That was a good deal Chris.
Nice to see the beginning of the end of poor Daves frames on the rear fuselage.
... then the middle section beckons
Total professionals one and all as shown by the Auster being pushed by the struts. The number of times I see so called experts manoeuvrer an aircraft by the prop makes me fume as I have known aircraft to be hangered with the mags left on.
Thanks again Neville, you brought the good weather with you
Cheers James.
Thank you for the update Neville, looks like Jane is ready for taxing season
Just about Gary.
Hello Neville . A very busy shop indeed ! And the manoveuring of the aircraft is like a well oiled machine . Thanks Nev'
Cheers John.
What is the beautiful piece at 17:10 ? And right after that, what is Dave doing with the jig ? What is the small high wing single engine plane you show between the Mosquito and the Lancaster ? Another beautiful video.
Cheers HH.the web of former 38 had to be replaced so that part of the jig had to be moved to do the job. The small plane was the Auster used as a spotter plane in both world wars it has a great history but just a visitor to the Centre
Are they all volunteers? If they are, can't they get anymore?
There's about 8 employed and 12 to 20 volunteers
Nevill why is number one propeller out of line with the other 3
Not sure on that one Steve
Ace video again Neville . Thank you. :-)
Cheers Nofider.
Excellent video Neville!
Thanks Charles.
It's an auster
That's correct Brian.
So much hard work.years to go though 😢 🇬🇧 ❤. Would be so much easier to achieve in NZ or USA
I will pass on that one Dale.
I think you could build a new one faster! 😏🫤🥱😮💨😵💫
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