RAF Herc at CWHM, Hamilton

Captain Canada · February 06, 2015, 08:21:03 PM

My pal Tony Hayes posted these pics on FB. They were picking up the loaner Merlin and returning it to the BBMF ! Never seen a green J with the probe. Sweet.

ennobee · February 06, 2015, 10:51:05 PM

Waauw, is that a DC3 there in the background?

Howard of Effingham · February 07, 2015, 02:07:04 AM

thanks captain!

some useful modelling gen there.

The Big Gimper · February 07, 2015, 03:20:41 AM

Quote from: ennobee on February 06, 2015, 10:51:05 PM
Waauw, is that a DC3 there in the background?

The DC-3 is a 1944 C-47 still in it's Government markings. This A/C is a D-Day veteran and flew in the RAF as FZ692, It is the actual "Kwicherbichen".

A/C history is here.

Images here.

PR19_Kit · February 07, 2015, 03:29:26 AM

Quote from: Captain Canada on February 06, 2015, 08:21:03 PM
Never seen a green J with the probe. Sweet.

Common as muck around here, usually at around 250 ft and going like the clappers.

kitbasher · February 07, 2015, 03:37:34 AM

Quote from: Captain Canada on February 06, 2015, 08:21:03 PM

Bit of a handbrake turn going on there?

NARSES2 · February 07, 2015, 05:28:19 AM

Top piccie makes it look as though she's missing an engine ! One for Tophe I think

Captain Canada · February 07, 2015, 05:40:08 AM

I didn't know the history behind that one. Very cool ! Going to look great in those D-Day stripes !

Buffalo Airways is still flying a D-Day vet as well.

kerick · February 07, 2015, 08:07:27 AM

I checked the future events calender at the museum. Lots of stuff going on there. Looks like a fun place to visit.

zenrat · February 07, 2015, 06:28:04 PM

The green and white paint job is gorgeous. Almost a shame to lose it.

kerick · February 07, 2015, 08:36:56 PM

There are some interior pics of the C-47. Its been modernized over the years and will be quite a project to get back to real 1945 condition.