YAS Tr9 Status report

[Wing Nut]

Okay Kevin then explain two things;
a) Roger (Hawker)
b) Why the P-51 had a Merlin

a)

[C]

[quote]Think of it this way.

[ozzy72]

Maggie - she'd get her family connections to rustle up some ex SAS mercanary support in a 727

As long as Mark isn't in charge of navigating otherwise they'll end up lost in the middle of some desert

[Merlin66]

MH 367????

Ozzy,
Do you have any info on the Tr9 rebuilt in Florida. Originally started by Dick Melton in the 90's??

I've a good photo from Flypast in June 2003 but not much more. Looked like it was getting ready to fly.

[Wing Nut]

I think that may be the one I saw at Oshkosh this year...  I have a few pics I'll pull out.

[ozzy72]

MH367, officailly ex-Fleet Air Arm. Reality is different, converted to Tr.9 spec from a pile of parts and a fuselage from 1993-1997.
Carries markings YT-C at the moment (I think) was brought by Harry Stenger, Bartow FL (USA), restored for Peter Godfrey, Ft Myers FL (USA).
Has the Grace-In-Line style cockpits arrangement with a clear tunnel between the two canopies. Has E type wings with armament, two Hispanos, two .5in MGs.
Anything else you need? I've got a couple of photos of her pre-engine installation and painting if you want them I'll email them

Mark

[Merlin66]

Has it flown yet???

[ozzy72]

To the best of my knowledge she isn't flying yet. I'll make enquiries

[Merlin66]

Ozzy,
Just finished the shell of the GIL. Decided to go for the "Red Dragon" SW-A, TP 462 of Anthony Hodgson.
I'll post some pix over the weekend.

Taking some brief time out from the FS9 models to do a quick MkVFloat for CFS2. Will incorporate the "final" design with the MkVIII air filter, as released to Egypt.
Probably MTO camo and markings.

[ozzy72]

Merlin I'll send you the float stuff I have over the weekend, some good photos and diagrams as well as all the bumf, found it last night just before crawling into bed

[Merlin66]

Ozzie,
Looked at the Russian version, should be OK for a repaint of the GIL, it's definately on the list.

Still working on the VC!!!!

[ozzy72]

Don't forget the Russian versions have the cockpit further back, it was basically a Mk IX with a cockpit slung on the back. The GIL has the cockpits further forward (13 inches)

[61_OTU]

Breathing new life into an old thread here. Any latest progress pics on the TR9? Can't wait for a PT462 I can get into

Cheers

[Merlin66]

Still in progress but very slowly!!
I'll post something later this week. Concentrating on the VC detail but the rivet count has dramatically increased!!!

[ozzy72]

Great stuff Merlin! The wait I'm sure will be worth it