Typical of the great cooperation between aviation museums in Australia, is the restoration of the WW2 Beaufighter Cockpit for Fighter World – RAAF Williamtown.
The historic cockpit is undergoing final restoration works, including the fitting of the forward windscreen and perspex quarter panels. The static cockpit will form part of the impressive Fighter World collection and be on public display for visitors to enjoy.
In exchange for the restored static cockpit, Fighter World are donating many essential Beaufighter items that will be integrated into the HARS Beaufighter project.
“This is a win-win for both organisations, and something HARS are quite proud to have participated in. Given the significance of the role that the Beaufighter played during the second world war, it will serve as a fitting reminder and tribute to those who flew and serviced them.”, HARS Treasuer – Robert Greinert.
Parallelling the Fighter World cockpit restoration, is that of the HARS flying Beaufighter project. HARS have recently acquired additional Beaufighter resources, with exciting news to be soon announced regarding, what will become the worlds first flying Beaufighter.
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This restoration is making my Grandfather and his mates (30 Squadron RAAF 1942-1943) very happy old men. It is a shame they probably won’t be around to finally see it fly.