Lauren Child Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 lauren whats it with that arena mud its like concrete,jet washed the landy and still covered,great fun though!!!!!!!!will do that again!!!!!!! It's specially formulated to stick to boots. I nearly lost both when we waded out to drain the water off after the last bunch of storms a few weeks ago. I swear one day we'll lose the chieftain in the boggy part, or we'll get in to find half of a 432 sticking out of the water trap. It wouldn't be the first time as I'm told that when the land warfare hall was built they found a buried american truck. Having had the job of chipping dried mud off the 432's I can commiserate with your jet washer experience. I've also had the experience of clearing out the mud traps in front of the workshop, only to find that I'd lost my purse at the end of the day. After much panic at the thought of wading back in we found it upstairs.:sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chambers101 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Great photo's guys. Did they bring out as much stuff as they did a few years back as i havn't been since 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonSteggall Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 The vehicle used to start the aircraft is a Hucks starter and was invented buy a chap called Captain Hucks. This one is owned and operated buy the Historic Aircraft Collection and is driven my me. We use it to start our Hawker Nimrod as the aircraft does not have an electric start. To date I have done 7 starts. In front of the propellor is a very dangerous place to be, so the driver must pay attention and know what they are doing. The vehicle is a converted model T Ford and the engine dates from 1919. This was our first time at the rally at Duxford and was great. Plan to be there next year. The Hucks is not road worthy as I think the starting shaft would be a problem, but I can put it on a trailer and take it to shows on request. I have put a start on u tube at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=P2xM9r_bs00 Would be more than willing to answer any questions about this wonderful bit of kit. Please email me simonsteggall@btinternet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thanks simon you must have one of the most unusual vehicles around.cw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve ryan Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thanks simon you must have one of the most unusual vehicles around.cw just love it, Its so Heath Robinson looking , But dose the biz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I know this may sound a bit strange, but do we know what date Duxford is next year? If it doesnt clash, am thinking of comimg down with Landy, girlfriend and her son in tow. All the best Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 It's normally fathers day each year. We are starting to kick off organising the show now, so I'll post definite information as soon as we have it. Great to hear you are both hoping to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 The vehicle used to start the aircraft is a Hucks starter and was invented buy a chap called Captain Hucks. This one is owned and operated buy the Historic Aircraft Collection and is driven my me. We use it to start our Hawker Nimrod as the aircraft does not have an electric start. To date I have done 7 starts. In front of the propellor is a very dangerous place to be, so the driver must pay attention and know what they are doing. The vehicle is a converted model T Ford and the engine dates from 1919. This was our first time at the rally at Duxford and was great. Plan to be there next year. The Hucks is not road worthy as I think the starting shaft would be a problem, but I can put it on a trailer and take it to shows on request. I have put a start on u tube at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=P2xM9r_bs00 Would be more than willing to answer any questions about this wonderful bit of kit. Please email me simonsteggall@btinternet.com I seem to recall seeing some photo's of these being used to start Bristol Fighters???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonSteggall Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I seem to recall seeing some photo's of these being used to start Bristol Fighters???? Hi. Yes you are right, they were used to start Bristol fighters as well as most Hawker bi planes. They were even used to start some Russian aircraft in WWII. Some were also used to start multi engined aircraft....one at a time though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonSteggall Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I have booked the Hucks in for this years event, so hope to see you all there. I would like to also do 1 lap of the airfield just to give her a long run. Last year I think I was lapped before the end of the one lap I did despite starting near the front. As she has an engine dating from 1919, I do not even try to thrash her!. Gently for an old lady on 1 lap of honor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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