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Military Pageant statics

Postby Hagar » Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:53 pm

I like wandering round during & after the show to get a few interesting static shots. Ever wondered how they start some of these big engines? Well, here's one method, the Huck's Starter.

This is a genuine vintage example (circa 1918 ) built on a Ford Model T chassis. Nice to see it in regular use like so many of the vintage vehicles at Old Warden. A little bird told me that it recently came a cropper with the Health & Safety regulations & they were forced to fit safety guards on the chain. Definitely non-vintage although they made a super job of it. It looks a tad dangerous but I never heard of anyone being caught up in the machinery of a Huck's Starter since it was first invented. The alternative is swinging that big prop by hand which is decidedly more risky.

All ready & waiting in the sunshine.
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Right, we're connected & all ready for startup. Typically the sun decided to go behind a big cloud at this precise moment. >:(
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Righto, she's running so back off smartly. Piece of cake. They've obviously done that many times before. Finished with starter for now. Actually they had a slight problem with the Hind undercarriage & it was required again 15 minutes later.
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Rear cockpit of the Miles Magister taken after the show. I wouldn't mind a go in this.
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I'm sure you know what this is. ;)
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Re: Military Pageant statics

Postby C » Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:04 pm

The alternative is swinging that big prop by hand which is decidedly more risky.


Just a tad! ;D

Lovely shots Doug. Must get some close ups myself in September. Maybe video the Huck's starter too... :)
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Postby flyboy 28 » Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:05 pm

Nice selection there Doug. Interesting that they use those old cars as tugs, or as it appears. :)
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Re: Military Pageant statics

Postby Jimbo » Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:04 pm

Great stuff, as usual.

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Re: Military Pageant statics

Postby beaky » Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:05 pm

Wonderfully Victorian way to start an airplane... :D!! That's a great sequence and yes, curse them clouds... >:(
Thanks for sharing. I think I need a lot more cockpit shots in my portfolio...
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Re: Military Pageant statics

Postby FLYING_TRUCKER » Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:14 pm

Thanks Doug...wonderful shots ;)

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Postby ozzy72 » Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:28 pm

So that is what it looks like, I remember you enlightening me at Hendon on those things Doug ;)
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