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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2009 21:49:59 GMT 1
Hello all,
Ive stumbled across this forum by accident but am hoping that people will be able to help me.
Ive recently acquired Gloster Meteor T7 WL405 which was formerly based at Farnborough.
Im trying to build up a history of the airframe and also get some pictures of her at various times of her life and am wondering if anyone is able to help me at all.
Ive found out various snippits of the airframes history and know that for a while she was part of the Aircraft Aprentice Training Department. Im also aware that she undertook Low Level Flying whilst under CCTV Control. Any further details on its roles would be appreciated.
Additionally Ive also a couple of pics which show her with a standard T7 nose but also an FR9 nose. Can anyone tell me when she swapped noses etc etc.
Any information you can provide would be appreciated.
My email address is phantomphixer1976@yahoo.co.uk
Many thanks in advance Martin
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2009 22:56:34 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2009 14:59:02 GMT 1
Hi wl405
I was an apprentice at the RAE from 1978 to 1972. As you know WL405 was a training aircraft for apprentices and as a fresh faced 16 year old she was one of the first aircraft I worked on (Boy she was different to the 777’s and A330’s that I work on now!) When we first started she was complete but as we moved into a smaller hanger (A shed) we were told to remove the tail and wing and mount her on three stands so we could user her as a hydraulic training rig. The wings and tail I believe were sold to a museum up in the northeast.
Between the inner wings, aft of the fuselage joint we manufactured a false spar so that the electricians could mount various lights and black boxes as training exercises. I removed and re fitted the speed brakes as an exercise. The other apprentice who I worked with went on to be the manager of the engine bay of a well known formula one racing team!
As for WL405’s previous life I know very little except that she was grounded because she had stability problem. All aircraft when you disturb them from straight and level flight should return to straight and level flight when you release the controls. WL405 didn’t! In pitch the oscillations got worse. There is a name for the effect but I cannot think of it at the moment. But any way she was deemed non airworthy and the apprentices got her.
Rgds Cking
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2009 20:28:12 GMT 1
There is a name for the effect but I cannot think of it at the moment. Phugoid? Actualy I couldn't spell it  Rgds Cking |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2009 15:52:50 GMT 1
Hi wl405 I was an apprentice at the RAE from 1978 to 1972. As you know WL405 was a training aircraft for apprentices and as a fresh faced 16 year old she was one of the first aircraft I worked on (Boy she was different to the 777’s and A330’s that I work on now!) When we first started she was complete but as we moved into a smaller hanger (A shed) we were told to remove the tail and wing and mount her on three stands so we could user her as a hydraulic training rig. The wings and tail I believe were sold to a museum up in the northeast. Between the inner wings, aft of the fuselage joint we manufactured a false spar so that the electricians could mount various lights and black boxes as training exercises. I removed and re fitted the speed brakes as an exercise. The other apprentice who I worked with went on to be the manager of the engine bay of a well known formula one racing team! As for WL405’s previous life I know very little except that she was grounded because she had stability problem. All aircraft when you disturb them from straight and level flight should return to straight and level flight when you release the controls. WL405 didn’t! In pitch the oscillations got worse. There is a name for the effect but I cannot think of it at the moment. But any way she was deemed non airworthy and the apprentices got her. Rgds Cking You may be interested to know that the structure you speak of between the rear of the wings and the aft fuselage is still present. Well for now anyway. If you want a pic drop me an email and will forward one to you. Ive heard that the parts you mention were sold to NEAM. Ive seen the pics of the rear fuse there but a museum member seems to recall that the wings didnt go to them?  ?? To everyone thats contacted me so far many thanks for your help its much appreciated. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2009 12:39:16 GMT 1
Hope that you guys dont find me posting a link to another forum bad form, if so let me know and I will amend the posting. But for those that are interested we moved WL405 to her new home on Wednesday. On the link are a load of pictures of move day. Enjoy ;D forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=88653 |
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