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By: - 23rd June 2014 at 00:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Well done, that seems very generous, all the best for finding it an appropriate home.
By: - 24th June 2014 at 09:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hello, could I view the An2 this Wednesday afternoon 25/6, I will be in Atherstone just 5 miles away
By: - 24th June 2014 at 18:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Is there anywhere where can see a photo if the cockpit?
Thank you.
By: - 24th June 2014 at 21:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
That it?
http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1369795/
http://www.baaa-acro.com/archives/1999-JUL-DEC.htm
http://www.abpic.co.uk/search.php?q=RA-01641&u=reg
Just google the serial no
By: - 25th June 2014 at 19:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
sorry for the late reply. but the An-2 can only be viewed on a sunday, by appointment, owing to the death of the airfield owner. There are better pictures on the Staffordshire Aircraft Restoration Team's Facebook page
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By: Wulfie - 22nd June 2014 at 16:18
Now that StART are moving exhibits into the Tettenhall Transport Heritage Centre we have decided that the AN-2 cockpit is surplus to requirements as it will never be going there. RA01641 was operated from Long Marston until it suffered a landing accident at Mitton, Staffs. The u/c touched a tree stump just before touchdown and then folded up. There was damage to the area under the cockpit floor, but the real damage happened when it was written off. The wings were cut off and the fuselage cut in two, and then the scrapman lifted it with a grab smashing the canopy and some of the cabin roof. The roof and canopy have been repaired, and the fuselage rear bulkhead replaced so that the full cabin is enclosed.
We see no reason why the engine should not be run, it has been regularly oiled and turned, though there is only one prop blade (The others having been snaffled at Mitton as souvenirs) so a cut down prop would need to be sourced. With the cockpit complete (apart from the clock) the engine could be run from there, and the cabin means the aircraft even has its own workshop. We still have the English language instructions for starting the engine.We would prefer that someone with the necessary expertise had a chance to do this, because if we put it on evilBay there is no telling who will get it.
You will need to move it from Baxterley near Atherstone, and we are asking only £1500 from Forum members (and an invitation to see it run, when that happens). You will also get the u/c legs and main wheels, the culprits in the accident.