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A week to go before our meeting. Have 8 so far. Be nice to meet a few newbies. Cheers martin

No suck, bang, blow?

Today we have been to the new Hucknall Flight Test Museum, Nottingham and I thought that if I can spark a bit of interest, then more people will visit it to further it's success. If there is enough interest I would be willing to set up a group visit for our club. Glen and I were on a group visit today from the Great British Car Journey club that we are also members of. After tea, coffee and biscuits (good start) we watched an 8 minute video which gave us an insight into the history of the site and its operations. HUFTM You walk out to the displays in the hangars, which are now listed buildings, and a guide talks you through a timeline along the way. Kestrel engine supercharger c1934. Compressed air systems were tested to replace them. If you like model aeroplanes there is a hangar with an impressive display from one person's collection, this included a Lancaster Bomber model with a propellor on the nose cone. Next we went upstairs where the engine testing was done, the guide was the retired employee that actually did the testing. This is a bit like an old fashioned rolling road I suppose. There is a video of one of the tests that costs £4 million, a blade is detonated during use to simulate a large bird strike proving that it can be contained within the cowling, this is not done often! This model shows why so many Spitfire pilots died, engine - fuel tanks - pilot in a line, not a good combination. The guide proudly informed us that this is like his Merlin, the MK 3. He's bringing it to the car museum soon to show us, we'll be available that day I can assure you. This Merlin engine was out of a Lancaster Bomber Giving 500 hp more is the Griffon engine We soon progressed to the jet engines Reverse Thrust was very first developed at Hucknall. 2 identical planes, one with and one without, the one without took 4 times the distance to stop, still used today. Air coming out the rear is closed off and forced in the opposite direction. Up to date, this is what RR produce today, with all data fed back to Derby. Small fuel, less noise and large blades. This photo is everywhere and is even used in their emblem. The first manned test was performed by the man that developed it, he was retired and had terminal cancer, so if it went wrong, well, you get the picture. There are a few interesting stories that involve fatalities and a memorial is included within the museum. Curled for a reason, I am sure We think we can talk about our car, these people here are bursting with enthusiasm and full of knowledge, they really bring the place alive. Free entry, donations accepted. Hope you've enjoyed this little snippet.

Just wanted to add my thanks to @Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO and the team for a great day. Always enjoy this day out and we were really lucky with the weather being perfect for a great track day.

I don’t use one with my full screen, used to use side doors or deflectors to limit buffeting etc. Not sure what I’ll do when I fit my full cage tbh……🤔

Need this gone to find my full cage. Open to offers…..

Need this gone to find my full cage. Open to offers…..

Need these gone to fund my full cage. Open to offers…..

Hi, I am looking for a pair of Westfield cycle wing brackets suitable for Cortina uprights. Thank you.

Great day as usual, always agood event to attend. Thank you.

Just to add my thanks to @Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO, Sue and all the other gate helpers. Had a great day and well worth the 308 miles round trip!

This is a very rare photo of the lesser spotted Pinto in the wild! Great to see @Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO back on the road! 👏👏

See you tomorrow 😊👍

At least you have somewhere to sleep when she kicks you out over it! 😂

The soft bits hood bag is sold

Yes no problem, drop me a message

Ill have the pair of seat runners please?

Reminder about the meeting and show. According to the BBC weather, it's going to have stopped raining by Sunday morning although it's getting colder. That's not going to stop us, is it?

Sorry we can't make this one I'm working 😭

I was a little embarrassed by how dirty it looked at the Knebworth Classic Car Show, next to the TVR with it's owner proudly giving it a once over with a cloth and spray he just happened to have with him!

You cleaned AND polished it?! I don't think I've cleaned mine more than 4 or 5 times so far. 🤣

If it helps I can send pics of our 3 carcoons... I'd suggest moving it away from the fence a bit more. It'll make it easier opening the zip and the carcoon won't get so marked up if its windy.... they do move quite a bit when it's stormy.

A few photos from today

A couple from Curborough today

Its arrived!!! im pleased... however the wife ent