Peoples Mosquito

[Gully]

Yep - I meant the DH Hornet. No complete example survives of what was effectively the ultimate development of the Mossie. Now if someone was to do both...

Gully

[Xplumberlives]

[Jet Morgan]

Is that a replica Mosquito, DH Hornet and 90% Spifire flying in formation?

[Dan4th]

C'mon, you guys......

Any Australian will tell you that
THIS is a PIG!!!!!!!!!!



Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

It was affectionately known as the 'Pig' for its ability to hunt at night with its nose in the weeds, thanks to its terrain-following radar.

[Ducati Boy]

And thanks to the fact that we invented the swing wing system allowing it to do its job.
Another brilliant Brit invention squandered by our usless bloody politicians!!
Lions led by donkeys yet again.

[Jigsaw]

You make a very strong case D.B.

He most certainly does. Have to say I love this thread and look forward to more of DB's input (as well as you lot of course)

[Ducati Boy]

When I get the Euro Millions Lottery win, I will get the Mossie built myself!!

Heads Up XP - low flying pig alert.

One can dream.

[Richw_82]

6. Because some folk would say "It can't be done"
7. Because we are British and can do impossible tasks, like restoring Vulcan to flight.

^
What he said.
Especially the bit about the people that say it can't be done. There is no such thing.

[Ramshornvortex]

And thanks to the fact that we invented the swing wing system allowing it to do its job.

....and terrain following radar - another great British invention courtesy of Ferranti for TSR2 and later Vulcan.

[Mayfly]

Latest


http://peoplesmosquito.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/press-release-official-launch/

but still no airframe identified as far as I can see.

[Ducati Boy]

I note they have selected there core of controlling staff. I am in favour of the project, but experience has taught me how important it is that any steering group is made up of professional, qualified and trained engineers first and foremost if best use is to be made of the public funds which will inevitably be required. They will need to show they have that, well meaning amateurs will just not do. Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. Good luck to them.

Still think they should build one from scratch.

[Nickolas]

I note they have selected there core of controlling staff. I am in favour of the project, but experience has taught me how important it is that any steering group is made up of professional, qualified and trained engineers first and foremost if best use is to be made of the public funds which will inevitably be required. They will need to show they have that, well meaning amateurs will just not do. Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. Good luck to them.

Still think they should build one from scratch.

You are a P short.

Oh where can you buy this 'scratch'? I've looked everywhere for it. Can't find it anywhere. Seems to be a very versatile product.

[Ducati Boy]

I note they have selected there core of controlling staff. I am in favour of the project, but experience has taught me how important it is that any steering group is made up of professional, qualified and trained engineers first and foremost if best use is to be made of the public funds which will inevitably be required. They will need to show they have that, well meaning amateurs will just not do. Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. Good luck to them.

Still think they should build one from scratch.

You are a P short.

Oh where can you buy this 'scratch'? I've looked everywhere for it. Can't find it anywhere. Seems to be a very versatile product.

Cheers Nick i'm usually told I'm one can short of a six pack Besides I am to much of a gentleman to say P**s!

[Cluny]

They've secured an airframe now , NF36 RL249 with another in the pipeline according to an announcement made on their FB page

[Mayfly]

Where is the A/C based Cluny?

[Cluny]

Haven't the foggiest , google is not being my friend tonight

Edit
Moved to the Restoration section as requested

[MOD]

Thanks Clunes.


Ian

[Mayfly]

I didn't get anything on Google either.

[Cluny]

No probs Ian

I didn't get anything on Google either.

Just found some info on here : http://www.dehavilland.ukf.net/_DH98%20prodn%20list.txt
Apparently destroyed by fire 14.2.49 at Coltishall

[Mayfly]

So out of the ashes - literally

[Xplumberlives]

The wood was burned after all the useful metal parts were spares recovered if I remember correctly!

[Mayfly]

The wood was burned after all the useful metal parts were spares recovered if I remember correctly!

Oh yes the A/C was destroyed in 1949 and you remember it!!!

[Xplumberlives]

The wood was burned after all the useful metal parts were spares recovered if I remember correctly!

Oh yes the A/C was destroyed in 1949 and you remember it!!!

My Father told me about it!






Oh and a little research around the sites!

[Mayfly]

Latest...

http://peoplesmosquito.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/press-release-mosquito-nf-36-restoration-confirmed/