HARS recently acquired the cockpit and cabin section, forward of the wings, of former QANTAS VH-EAG/RAAF A20-627. HARS members, with Project Manager Mike De La Hunty have quickly cleaned up the outside of the airframe that was covered in algae growth and the interior that was full of rubbish and bird […]
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The original wing ribs and the laminated timber semi-circular wing tip, which were salvaged from the damaged wing, have now been renovated. The ribs were progressively glued into position on the wing spars whilst at the same time electrical bonding strips, conduits to carry electrical and aileron cables, control cable […]
The spars have been completely closed in. Ribs have been trialled by sliding them over the spars giving the wing its true shape. The ribs that can be re-used will be refurbished, and others will be manufactured as required. It is exciting to see the progress being made by the […]