Shuttleworth collection gains a Wildcat

[Geedee]

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[Readie]

Excellent news, More the merrier.
I'm looking forward to seeing it in the air
John

 

[oldcrowcv63]

That is and would be cool to see!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Terry will be so excited, he might just go out throw another birthday party. Excellent news Gary. Thanks for posting sir.

 

[Gnomey]

Good news indeed. I'm sure Terry will be delighted

 

[RobLeigh]

Here are some photos of the Wildcat at Old Warden. The engine should be going on in the near future.

Shuttleworth Collection Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N49JC s/n 51-235 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Shuttleworth Collection Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N49JC s/n 51-235 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Shuttleworth Collection Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N49JC s/n 51-235 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Shuttleworth Collection Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N49JC s/n 51-235 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Shuttleworth Collection Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N49JC s/n 51-235 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Shuttleworth Collection Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N49JC s/n 51-235 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Shuttleworth Collection Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N49JC s/n 51-235 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Shuttleworth Collection Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N49JC s/n 51-235 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Shuttleworth Collection Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N49JC s/n 51-235 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

 

[wheelsup_cavu]

Nice pictures Rob. 8)


Wheels

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Excellent shots sir!

 

[tomo pauk]

Great stuff there
Would the FM-2 still retain the early war insignia?

 

[A4K]

Great shots mate!

 

[RobLeigh]

Great stuff there
Would the FM-2 still retain the early war insignia?

No, the plan is to put it into a British colour scheme.

 

[RobLeigh]

Here's the Wildcat assembled (except for the prop)

WildcatOW_6065 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

 

[Airframes]

Good to see the Shuttleworth Collection with another historic aircraft - even if it is a Wil .... one of those things.

 

[RobLeigh]

Rumour has it that the Aviation Trustee would like to buy a Mosquito. I'd like an Antoinette, but anything new is a bonus.

 

[Airframes]

A 'Mossie' back in British skies would be fantastic ! Probably have to go to New Zealand to have one built though.

 

[woljags]

i'd rather see a mozzie flying as well or a beaufighter ,2 of the most important british aircraft of ww2 with no flying examples in blighty

 

[Airframes]

There'll hopefully be a Beaufughter in the future Bob, there's one under restoration at Duxford.

 

[Marcel]

There'll hopefully be a Beaufughter in the future Bob, there's one under restoration at Duxford.

if that's gonna happen, I really will go to the UK to see and hear it fly!

 

[Airframes]

Here's what she looked like in 2009 Marcel. Last time I saw her was in May 2011 - some progress, mostly internal and systems.

 

[woljags]

i've not been to duxford for a long time now although i drove past it last year as a cat took off,looks like i need to go again