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Boxkite Replica196 viewsFabric being applied to the ‘balancer’ (aileron). Small clamps are holding the fabric over the cord trailing edge while the glue dries.robertp
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Boxkite Replica179 viewsFinal rigging in progress in the Museum maintenance hangar. Ron Gretton on the ladder, fitting a bracing wire.robertp
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10 viewsThe Boxkite on the pan outside the restoration hangar.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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13 viewsGeoff Matthews checks the engine RPM with an electronic gauge while RAAF Museum Technical Curator Dave Jones confirms the settings.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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12 viewsThe Boxkite in the restoration hangar with the Museum’s replica Sopwith Pup.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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9 viewsThe Boxkite replica has a full suite of instruments, and a nowadays a mandatory lock is required.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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8 viewsA puff of smoke witnesses the engine’s first run – safely tied down!Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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8 viewsGeoff Matthews, with Brett behind, checks the engine controls while Ron Gretton checks the revolutions.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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15 viewsGeoff Matthews, RAAF Museum Assistant Technical Curator Brett Clowes monitor the engine, with Ron Gretton on the right.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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16 viewsThe engine module being inserted onto the lower centre section, using a special forklift attachment.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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13 viewsThe nacelle seen from the rear looking forward past the propeller to the seats.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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14 viewsThe Boxkite gets out into the sun for its first engine run as a complete aircraft.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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15 viewsGeoff Matthews (left) and Noel Fenton get the electrics ready.Robert PeczkowskiDec 30, 2011
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