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Re: What no Vulcans.

Postby Ramshornvortex » Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:10 am

If you need any help with the Avionics, there is the possibility that I may be free as from the end of February.


I hope it doesn't happen, too, but you would be most welcome Oberon. I'm sure Len would enjoy seeing you again! I understand that the van is definitely arranged for next Tuesday, by the way - thanks! :) :)
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Re: What no Vulcans.

Postby Oberon » Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:21 am

Yes, I'm meeting up with Len on Tuesday. We worked on 50 Sqn together back in the day so it will be nice to meet up with an old mate.
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Re: What no Vulcans.

Postby Sooty655 » Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:06 am

Oberon wrote:If you need any help with the Avionics, there is the possibility that I may be free as from the end of February.

I'd like to echo Rhv's comment. Be a delight to see you at Wellesbourne, but we all hope you are far too busy to come and see us.
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Re: What no Vulcans.

Postby Bovril » Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:23 pm

Ramshornvortex wrote:Also, if our Electrickery Genius can completely isolate the No 4 alternator wiring, we should be able to apply electrical power to the aircraft and exercise the PFCs, airbrakes and maybe the Rover as well, whilst Sooty and Sweep (sorry, I mean Bovril B-) ) carry on dismantling the compressor casings of No 4 \:D/


call me anything you like as long as i can work on getting 655 back up and running :D
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Re: What no Vulcans.

Postby Sooty655 » Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:10 pm

Ramshornvortex wrote:Does XM655 moving forward approximately 12" (to relieve the flat spots on the tyres) this Saturday count as the most nearly serviceable of the three?? :p

Nice idea, Rhv, but as the tug crew chose to move 655 12" backwards I guess that makes us the least serviceable. :(
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Re: What no Vulcans.

Postby Ramshornvortex » Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:26 pm

Nice idea, Rhv, but as the tug crew chose to move 655 12" backwards I guess that makes us the least serviceable.


Doh.....well the tug was moving forwards though, wasn't it? :)
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