thedawnpatrol Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 my local farm has no use for this Robin Hanger anymore, but would like it to go to a good home if anyone is interested ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarland Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Any more details? a) what sort of timeline does the farmer have for wanting it removed b) is it the "standard" size Robin Hangar (by the looks of the external photos it probably is - 60 ft across)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim fl4 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Any more details? a) what sort of timeline does the farmer have for wanting it removed b) is it the "standard" size Robin Hangar (by the looks of the external photos it probably is - 60 ft across)? Hi, Does anyone happen to know the pitch of the roof of the standard Robin Hanger?, is it 22 degrees? Cheers, Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarland Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Courtesy of the National Archive website a Defence Estates guide to Hangar identification: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.defence-estates.mod.uk/publications/technical_bulletins/2002/tb_02-02.pdf and the drawing for a "Standard" Robin Hanger http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.defence-estates.mod.uk/publications/technical_bulletins/2002/tb02_02_drawings/330-Layout1.plt.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Courtesy of the National Archive website a Defence Estates guide to Hangar identification: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.defence-estates.mod.uk/publications/technical_bulletins/2002/tb_02-02.pdf and the drawing for a "Standard" Robin Hanger http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.defence-estates.mod.uk/publications/technical_bulletins/2002/tb02_02_drawings/330-Layout1.plt.pdf Thanks for these, they are always good to have sources especially drawings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 What is the roof covering and sides, some pictures make me wonder if they are asbestos sheets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarland Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 What is the roof covering and sides, some pictures make me wonder if they are asbestos sheets The National Archive drwg indicates the roofing material and wall cladding would have been/probably is asbestos. Mind you, from the photos the walls look to be clad in "wriggly tin" If you were to reuse you'd probably re-clad in plastic coated profile cladding or cement board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 The National Archive drwg indicates the roofing material and wall cladding would have been/probably is asbestos. Mind you, from the photos the walls look to be clad in "wriggly tin" If you were to reuse you'd probably re-clad in plastic coated profile cladding or cement board. Just some thing for who wants it to think of when dismantling and using power tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 AFAIK - this one is still standing http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~rwbarnes/defence/hornby.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarland Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 What is the roof covering and sides, some pictures make me wonder if they are asbestos sheets The Asbestos issue had sprung to mind - got to get it removed from my own Garage (and then dispose of it)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarland Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 AFAIK - this one is still standing http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~rwbarnes/defence/hornby.htm Its still on Google Earth imagery from 2016 - north of the A66 just before the start of the Temple Sowerby bypass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) Its still on Google Earth imagery from 2016 - north of the A66 just before the start of the Temple Sowerby bypass If you are interested in wriggley tin buildings and follow the A66 , then just a few miles east of Temple Sowerby , just 1/4 mile before the western slip-road in to the village of Crackenthorpe. There still stands the most tiny tin-tabernacle church / tin-chapel , abt. 40 years ago it was quite pristine , it stands only 10 ft away from the A66 - if ever the road is made Dual-Carriageway in total LoL - then I suspect it will go in some re-alignment. In passing I have noticed the steady deterioration , it must have been made from good stuff but probably too new for the original thicker iron sheets ? Edited April 19, 2017 by ruxy spelin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 my local farm has no use for this Robin Hanger anymore, but would like it to go to a good home if anyone is interested ? The de Havilland Aircraft Museum is currently fund raising for a new hangar. If the hangar is still looking for a new home perhaps you or the farmer could contact the museum. http://www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk/ Another museum that may like it, is the Newark Air Museum:- http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 The de Havilland Aircraft Museum is currently fund raising for a new hangar. If the hangar is still looking for a new home perhaps you or the farmer could contact the museum. http://www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk/ Another museum that may like it, is the Newark Air Museum:- http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/ That would be a good one if they go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryH57 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Are you able to reveal at which Oxfordshire airfield site the hangar is located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 If you are interested in wriggley tin buildings and follow the A66 , then just a few miles east of Temple Sowerby , just 1/4 mile before the western slip-road in to the village of Crackenthorpe. There still stands the most tiny tin-tabernacle church / tin-chapel , abt. 40 years ago it was quite pristine , it stands only 10 ft away from the A66 - if ever the road is made Dual-Carriageway in total LoL - then I suspect it will go in some re-alignment. In passing I have noticed the steady deterioration , it must have been made from good stuff but probably too new for the original thicker iron sheets ? That could well be one of the famous Boulton & Paul corrugated iron clad chapels . We still have one here at Old Heath on the outskirts of Colchester . Not many left now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBelle Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 There’s an unusual church in Deepcut. It’s St Barbara’s, the garrison church of the Royal Logistic Corps (I meant, the RAOC!). The Church was built in 1901 to serve the Deepcut and Blackdown army training camps, and was dedicated as St Michael and All Angels Garrison Church. It was only in 1967 that the church was re-named St Barbara’s Garrison Church. Built from wood and corrugated iron, it’s an interesting, and quirky church. No good as an aircraft hangar though. As you would expect in a garrison church, it contains flags, memorial plaques, and has some wonderful stained glass windows. My REME father married his first wife, a WRAC, there in 1950 or 51. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 It seems that the 'Corrugated Iron Club' - may have folded ?? Few years since I had a browse ,, http://arch.oucs.ox.ac.uk/detail/34757/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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