Big Daddy Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hi All, This is a public service announcement regarding CH2A's Open House on September 29th, 2012 from 10AM-6PM. We are located in the old #7 Elementary Flying Training School hangar at the Windsor Airport. Many of you probably know that we have been restoring Lancaster FM212 since it was brought down off its pedestal in Jackson Park in 2005. Along with FM212, the hanger also houses two De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunks, a 1938 Fleet Fawn, a 1941 Stearman, a Canadair CT-133 Shooting Star and our other restoration project, a De Havilland Mosquito. One of only two flying Lancaster bombers in the world, FM213, the "Mynarski" Lanc will be arriving from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton just after lunch and will be on display until 6PM. So, if you are planning to be in the Windsor area, next weekend, come on out and treat yourself to the sound of four Merlin engines roaring by overhead as the Lancaster arrives. Admission is free! Cheers, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tricose Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hi Don, How is the restoration coming along on the Mosquito? Thanks, Tricose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi Don, How is the restoration coming along on the Mosquito? Thanks, Tricose Just heading over there now. I will come back with a few pics for you. D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi Don: I would love to be there but 3000 miles seperates us. I grew up in Windsor and learned to fly at the Windsor Flying Club in 1952. It was the start of a love affair that has lasted 60 years Here's a pic of a club aircraft that I first flew and soloed in July '52..in 1:32 scale Barney Dunlevy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi Don: I would love to be there but 3000 miles seperates us. I grew up in Windsor and learned to fly at the Windsor Flying Club in 1952. It was the start of a love affair that has lasted 60 years Here's a pic of a club aircraft that I first flew and soloed in July '52..in 1:32 scale Barney Dunlevy That's awesome, Barney. Our hangar is right next to the WFC (as you probably already know). Cheers, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Tricose, Pics of the Mossie as promised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tricose Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi Don, Thanks for posting those pics of the Mossie. Looks like it is really starting to come together. Tricose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Is this Mossie going to be a flyer, or a static restoration? SN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Is this Mossie going to be a flyer, or a static restoration? SN The best they can hope for is to be able to taxi her. From what I understand, the fuselage is too old to be certified airworthy. BD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcaf_100 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The best they can hope for is to be able to taxi her. From what I understand, the fuselage is too old to be certified airworthy. BD The fuselage is one of Glyn Powell's new-builds from New Zealand. The original aircraft (B.35 TA661/CF-HMR) crashed and burned in 1956 and the remains were recovered some time later (around 1996?). I was told the owner of the remains being used as the basis for restoration doesn't want it to fly. Wish I could make it down there for Saturday. Good luck guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Great news! The CWH Catalina will also be coming to Windsor on Saturday. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Daddy Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Fantastic weather and a great turnout made yesterday's YQG Open House a great success! A few pictures for your viewing pleasure.... First to arrive was the Canadian Warplane Heritage PBY... ...followed not long afterwards by the Mynarski Lanc, FM213. Here's s ahort video of her arrival pass.. Lanc Flyby And a longer one of her taxiing in, arriving directly in front of two vets, Sam on the left, a Lancaster rear gunner, and Jim, on the right, who flew 35 missions as a pilot. Lanc Arrival Some static shots.... The farewell flyover. Crank your speakers up for this!! Merlin's forever! Edited September 30, 2012 by Big Daddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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