HJ711 at the Yorkshire Air Museum |
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Mosquito HJ711 is owned by Tony Agar. Significant progress has been made on the aircraft since my first visit to the Yorkshire air Museum during the Summer of 1996. Thanks must go to Tony for allowing me to get so close to the aircraft - a lot of these pictures would not have been possible without his help. HJ711 was on the flightline for the Yorkshire Air Show 2006 and caused something of a sensation! The first half of the photos for the 20th of August 2006 show HJ711 at the start of the air show, the second half show HJ711 being returned to the hangar at the end of the air show. |
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20th August 2006 |
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HJ711 on the flightline at The Yorkshire Air Show 2006. The aircraft had been towed out to the flightline on Friday evening (Tony, Ross and HJ711 even made the local news!) For a larger (1500x1000, 241kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 on the flightline at The Yorkshire Air Show 2006, view from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 236kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 on the flightline at The Yorkshire Air Show 2006, nose close-up from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 169kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 on the flightline at The Yorkshire Air Show 2006, nose close-up showing the arrowhead aerial to good advantage. For a larger (1500x1000, 172kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 on the flightline at The Yorkshire Air Show 2006, view from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 219kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 on the flightline at The Yorkshire Air Show 2006, view from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 251kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 on the flightline at The Yorkshire Air Show 2006, close-up view from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 233kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 on the flightline at The Yorkshire Air Show 2006 from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 239kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 on the flightline at The Yorkshire Air Show 2006 from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 169kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the starboard side of the fuselage of HJ711 from the rear. For a larger (1500x1000, 193kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the starboard side of the fuselage of HJ711 from the rear. For a larger (1000x1500, 187kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the port side of the fuselage of HJ711 from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 206kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 on the flightline from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 238kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another overall view of HJ711 on the flightline from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 216kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 on the flightline from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 187kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 on the flightline from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 176kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Low-down view of HJ711 on the flightline from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 198kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the outboard side of the starboard nacelle from immediately behind the wing on the starboard side. For a larger (1500x1000, 184kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 on the flightline from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 217kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 from immediately in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 218kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Low-down view of HJ711 on the flightline from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 218kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of HJ711 from the rear during the air show. For a larger (1500x1000, 313kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 from the rear during the air show. For a larger (1500x1000, 179kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 on the flightline at the Yorkshire Air Show with the barriers around the aircraft on display clearly visible. For a larger (1500x1000, 257kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 185kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 from the port side. For a larger (1500x1000, 231kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 on the flightline from the port side. For a larger (1500x1000, 264kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 210kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Low-down, close-up view of HJ711 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 198kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of HJ711 looking along the flightline from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 229kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 looking along the flightline from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 238kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the nose of HJ711 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 140kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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At the end of the air show, HJ711 was towed back to the hangar where she is normally displayed. Here the towing bar has been attached to the tail wehel of HJ711 and the towing tractor is manouvering in preparation to start the tow. For a larger (1500x1000, 234kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of HJ711 on the flightline with the tow back to the hangar about to begin. For a larger (1500x1000, 256kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of HJ711 on the flightline with the tow back to the hangar about to begin. For a larger (1500x1000, 214kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The tow underway; leaving the flightline. For a larger (1500x1000, 213kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The tow underway; leaving the flightline. For a larger (1500x1000, 229kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the back of the flightline, approaching the flight-side gate. For a larger (1500x1000, 234kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the back of the flightline, approaching the flight-side gate. For a larger (1500x1000, 269kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the back of the flightline, approaching the flight-side gate. For a larger (1500x1000, 266kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the back of the flightline, immediately after passing through the flight-side gate. For a larger (1500x1000, 236kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the back of the flightline, passing the final few aircraft on the flightline. For a larger (1500x1000, 219kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed alongside the flightline fence so that those queuing to leave the air show could get a good look! For a larger (1500x1000, 232kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed alongside the flightline fence towards the museum. For a larger (1500x1000, 247kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed away from the flightline fence towards the end of the runway. Access to the museum is via a taxiway from the end of the runway. For a larger (1500x1000, 224kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 at the end of the runway at Elvington. For a larger (1500x1000, 194kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed onto the taxiway at the end of the runway. For a larger (1500x1000, 222kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed onto the taxiway at the end of the runway. For a larger (1500x1000, 231kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed onto the taxiway at the end of the runway. For a larger (1500x1000, 236kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed onto the taxiway at the end of the runway. For a larger (1500x1000, 244kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the taxiway at the end of the runway. For a larger (1500x1000, 272kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the taxiway at the end of the runway, approaching the road crossing to get back into the museum. For a larger (1500x1000, 175kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the taxiway at the end of the runway, approaching the road crossing to get back into the museum. For a larger (1500x1000, 187kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the taxiway at the end of the runway, approaching the road crossing to get back into the museum. For a larger (1500x1000, 186kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed along the taxiway at the end of the runway, approaching the road crossing to get back into the museum. For a larger (1500x1000, 189kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 crossing the road from the airfield to the museum. For a larger (1500x1000, 171kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 crossing the road from the airfield to the museum. Note the queue of cars that have been stopped. For a larger (1500x1000, 207kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 crossing the road from the airfield to the museum. Note the queue of cars that have been stopped. For a larger (1500x1000, 207kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 crossing the road from the airfield to the museum. Note the queue of cars that have been stopped. For a larger (1500x1000, 207kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 crossing the road from the airfield to the museum, crossing almost complete. For a larger (1500x1000, 202kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed towards the hangar, passing the Halifax that had been on display outside for the duration of the air show. For a larger (1500x1000, 220kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed towards the hangar, passing the Halifax that had been on display outside for the duration of the air show. For a larger (1500x1000, 235kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 being towed towards the hangar, view from immediately in front. For a larger (1500x1000, 183kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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A view of HJ711 from the rear port quarter immediately outside the hangar. For a larger (1500x1000, 200kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 ready to be returned to the hangar. For a larger (1500x1000, 234kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 ready to be returned to the hangar, overall view from in front of HJ711 as she starts to enter the hangar. For a larger (1500x1000, 253kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 returning to the hangar. For a larger (1500x1000, 325kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 returning to the hangar. For a larger (1500x1000, 344kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 returning to the hangar. For a larger (1500x1000, 362kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 returned to the hangar. For a larger (1500x1000, 355kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Video (320x240, 51 seconds, 2.16Mb) of HJ711 being towed off the flightline at the end of the Yorkshire Air Show. Video courtesy of Louise Dawson. | |
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Video (320x240, 17 seconds, 757kb) of HJ711 being towed along the back of the flightline at the end of the Yorkshire Air Show. Video courtesy of Louise Dawson. | |
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Video (320x240, 14 seconds, 657kb) of HJ711 being towed on to the taxiway at the end of the runway at Elvington. Video courtesy of Louise Dawson. | |
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Video (320x240, 10 seconds, 465kb) of HJ711 being towed across the road from the airfield to the museum at the end of the Yorkshire Air Show. Video courtesy of Louise Dawson. | |
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Video (320x240, 40 seconds, 1.70Mb) of HJ711 being towed towards the hangar at the Yorkshire Air Museum. Video courtesy of Louise Dawson. | |
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Video (320x240, 29 seconds, 1.30Mb) of HJ711 being towed into the hangar at the Yorkshire Air Museum. Video courtesy of Louise Dawson. | |
2nd July 2006 |
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Outboard section of starboard wing flap shroud under construction, note construction details. For a larger (1500x1000, 180kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Outboard end of the outboard section of starboard wing flap shroud under construction, note construction details. For a larger (1500x1000, 188kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Starboard aileron trim tab adjustment mechanism. For a larger (1500x1000, 178kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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General view of starboard aileron trim tab adjustment mechanism and aileron shroud under construction. For a larger (1500x1000, 217kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overalll view of starboard aileron trim tab adjustment mechanism and aileron shroud under conatruction. For a larger (1500x1000, 232kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the inboard section of the starboard flap shroud. For a larger (1500x1000, 161kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the inboard section of the starboard flap shroud. For a larger (1500x1000, 137kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The rear spar of the starboard wing of HJ711 at the nacelle location showing the attachement point for the flap pivot. For a larger (1500x1000, 209kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The inner end of the outboard section of the starboard flap shroud under construction. For a larger (1500x1000, 184kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the starboard aileron shroud under construction. For a larger (1500x1000, 199kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the starboard flap shrouds under construction from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 224kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the inside of one of the nacelles shoing construction details. For a larger (1000x1500, 213kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the starboard engine of HJ711 from outboard. For a larger (1500x1000, 307kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Hispano 20mm cannon ammunition magazines awaiting fitting. Note the cannon shell chutes. For a larger (1500x1000, 286kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of one of the cannon ammunition magazines. For a larger (1500x1000, 255kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of one of the cannon ammunition magazine shell chutes. For a larger (1500x1000, 195kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another close-up of one of the cannon ammunition magazine shell chutes from a slightly differennt angle. For a larger (1500x1000, 220kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the cannon ammunition magazines from the other side. For a larger (1500x1000, 294kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of one of the cannon mounting brackets. For a larger (1500x1000, 246kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the port side of the fuselage of HJ711 looking towards the inboard flap section the port wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 194kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the inboard flap section on the port wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 200kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Flap connecting/pivot tube mounting on the nacelle end of the inboard flap section on the port wing. Note the flap jack at the top left of the image. For a larger (1500x1000, 167kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Flap connecting/pivot tube and mounting point on the port wing. The flap assembly rotates arount the mounting point at the bottom of the tube. For a larger (1500x1000, 189kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Flap connecting/pivot tube and mounting point on the port wing, view from underneath. Note the three mounting tubes. For a larger (1500x1000, 189kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another view of the flap pivot and mount in the centre of the port flap unit. For a larger (1500x1000, 189kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another view of the flap pivot and mount in the centre of the port flap unit. For a larger (1500x1000, 189kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the port flap in place on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 189kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View from the front of one of the nacelles waiting to be fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 291kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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One of the nacelles waiting to be fitted to HJ711, view from the side. For a larger (1500x1000, 222kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The port engine and undercarriage unit, view from outboard. For a larger (1500x1000, 313kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 from directly in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 370kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711's nose, port radiator and engine, view from almost directly ahead. For a larger (1500x1000, 316kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the port radiator. For a larger (1500x1000, 192kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the starboard radiator. For a larger (1500x1000, 196kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the outboard end of the port radiator. For a larger (1500x1000, 191kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the nose of HJ711 showing the machine gun magazines and bullet feed chutes. For a larger (1500x1000, 151kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the nose of HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 248kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Port top engine cowling. For a larger (1000x1500, 179kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the port side of the nose/cockpit of HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 165kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the port side of the nose/cockpit of HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 249kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Inboard hinge for the port flaps. This hinge is located right at the inboard end of the inboard flap section, next to the fuselage side. For a larger (1000x1500, 142kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the underside of the outboard section of the port flap showing the hinge location. For a larger (1500x1000, 178kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the fixed end of the inboard flap hinge next to the fuselage side on the port flap. For a larger (1000x1500, 168kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the port flaps on HJ711 in their lowered position. For a larger (1500x1000, 207kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another view of the lowered port flaps on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 231kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another view of the lowered port flaps on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 211kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Port flap jack/pivot in the lowered position. For a larger (1500x1000, 197kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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General view of the underside of the port flap on HJ711 in the lowered position. For a larger (1500x1000, 184kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another view of the underside of the port flap on HJ711 in the lowered position. For a larger (1500x1000, 207kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another view of the underside of the port flap on HJ711 in the lowered position. For a larger (1500x1000, 193kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the outboard hinge of the port flap on HJ711 in the lowered position. Note the orientation of the actual hinge pivot in relation to the hinge body. For a larger (1000x1500, 147kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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General quarter view of the outboard hinge on the port flap on HJ711. For a larger (1000x1500, 156kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up through the inpsection hatch in the bottom of the outboard port flap on HJ711 showing the internal fixing mechanism for the flap hinge. For a larger (1000x1500, 121kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the inboard hinge on the port flap on HJ711 in the lowered position, looking from below. For a larger (1500x1000, 168kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The underside of the inboard section of flap shroud on the port side of HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 161kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The rear outboard corner of the inboard section of the port flap. For a larger (1500x1000, 146kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the outboard end of the inboard section of the port flap on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 145kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the flap jack/pivot for the port flap on HJ711 from the rear. For a larger (1500x1000, 169kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the flap jack/pivot for the port flap on HJ711 from outboard. For a larger (1500x1000, 198kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another close-up of the flap jack/pivot for the port flap on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 221kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the port radiator airflow outlet point from under the port wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 146kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the port radiator airflow outlet point from under the port wing with the radiator flap open. For a larger (1500x1000, 147kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the rear of the port radiator. For a larger (1500x1000, 189kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the top of the port radiator with the top access panel removed. For a larger (1500x1000, 186kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another view of the top of the port radiator with the top access panel removed. For a larger (1500x1000, 204kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The top of the port engine firewall, view over the top of the wing from immediately in front of the port radiator. For a larger (1500x1000, 243kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the top of the port wing from immediately in front of the port radiator. For a larger (1500x1000, 252kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the left side of the canopy of HJ711 from immediately in front of the port radiator. For a larger (1500x1000, 204kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the top of the port side of the fuselage of HJ711 from immediately in front of the port radiator. For a larger (1500x1000, 244kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the nose, starboard radiator and engine of HJ711 from immeiately in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 311kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The machine gun cocking toggle. For a larger (1500x1000, 108kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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General view of the nose of HJ711 from the front starboard quarter. Note machine gun cocking toggle. For a larger (1000x1500, 262kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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General view of the nose, radiators and engines of HJ711 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 309kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another general view of the nose, radiators and engines of HJ711 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 312kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Hispano 20mm cannon magazines and cannon shell chutes waiting to be fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 265kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of Hispano 20mm cannon magazines and cannon shell chutes waiting to be fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 217kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of Hispano 20mm cannon magazines and cannon shell chutes waiting to be fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 210kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another view of the Hispano 20mm cannon magazines and cannon shell chutes waiting to be fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1000x1500, 264kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Hispano 20mm cannon. For a larger (1000x1500, 244kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another view of Hispano 20mm cannon. For a larger (1500x1000, 282kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Another overall view of the Hispano 20mm cannon magazines and cannon shell chutes waiting to be fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 264kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Cannon mounting brackets. For a larger (1500x1000, 290kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of cannon mounting brackets waiting to be fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 253kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 enjoying the sunshine! For a larger (1500x1000, 322kb) version of this image, click here. | |
20th August 2005 |
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The starboard engine of HJ711 without any cowlings and undergoing some work, view from ahead and outboard. For a larger (1500x1000, 308kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the nose and starboard radiator of HJ711 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 302kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the starboard radiator. For a larger (1500x1000, 191kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The starboard engine of HJ711 undergoing work, note the exposed crankshaft, con-rods etc. For a larger (1000x1500, 304kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The starboard inner flap shroud on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 176kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Nacelle cowling, view from immediately in front showing the internal construction. For a larger (1500x1000, 242kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Nacelle cowling, view from front quarter showing the internal construction. For a larger (1500x1000, 259kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Outboard section of the rear spar of the starboard wing of HJ711 with work starting on the flap shroud. For a larger (1500x1000, 249kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Inboard section of the flap shroud on the starboard wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 187kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Starboard engine top cowling and both engine bottom cowlings for HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 157kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 215kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Both sets of flaps for HJ711, with one set linked by their flap pivot/jack attachement point. For a larger (1500x1000, 189kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of both sets of flaps waiting to be attached to HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 247kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the flap pivot/jact attachment point between the two flap units for one side of HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 170kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the two sets of flaps for HJ711 waiting to be fitted. For a larger (1500x1000, 227kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the rear edge of the port wing of HJ711 showing inboard flap shrouds completed and outboard flap shrouds under construction. For a larger (1000x1500, 201kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up along the inboard flap shroud on the port wing of HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 160kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the inboard end of the starboard aileron showing the trim tab mechanism (starboard side ground adjustable, port side crew ajustable). For a larger (1500x1000, 177kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Underside of the starboard engine undergoing maintenance. For a larger (1000x1500, 311kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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20mm cannon magazines. For a larger (1000x1500, 245kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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20mm Hispano cannon as fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 245kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the port engine of HJ711 from immediately in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 286kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Port engine and undercarriage of HJ711. For a larger (1000x1500, 301kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the nose of HJ711 from the front port quarter showing machine gun access hatches in place. For a larger (1500x1000, 262kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 from the port side. For a larger (1500x1000, 316kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the nose and starboard radiator of HJ711 from in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 272kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 from the starboard side. For a larger (1500x1000, 276kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of HJ711 from the rear startboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 220kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 from the rear starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 257kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 looking along the front of the starboard wing fron near the wing tip. For a larger (1500x996, 276kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Starboard radiator fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1500x996, 218kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the rear of the starboard side of the fuselage of HJ711 from under the starboard wing. For a larger (1500x996, 242kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the nose and radiators of HJ711 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x996, 314kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the port radiator from immediately in front. For a larger (1500x996, 218kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The nose and port radiator of HJ711 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x996, 275kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Port engine with cowling removed, view from outboard. For a larger (1500x996, 325kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 from the port side. For a larger (1500x996, 344kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Port side of the rear fuselage, view over the top of the Bf 109 full scale model from the port side of HJ711. For a larger (1500x996, 205kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the nose of HJ711 showing the four .303 Borwning machine guns and the arrowhead radar aerial. For a larger (1500x996, 192kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the Borwning machine gun access hatch on top of the nose of HJ711. Note armour plating and mounting brackets for ammuniation magazines. For a larger (1500x996, 183kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Inner side of the starboard engine and cowling, view from in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x996, 217kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the port radiator fitted to HJ711, view from immediately in front. For a larger (1500x996, 232kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the nose and radiators of HJ711 from immediately in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x996, 342kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the starboard engine from immediately in front. For a larger (1500x996, 199kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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The outboard side of the starboard nacelle of HJ711. For a larger (1500x996, 278kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the starboard radiator and starboard fuselage side. For a larger (1500x996, 236kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the outboard end of the starboard radiator. For a larger (1500x996, 181kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the inboard end of the starboard radiator. For a larger (1500x996, 174kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the inboard end of the port radiator. For a larger (1500x996, 171kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the outboard end of the port radiator. For a larger (1500x996, 205kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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One of the underwing radiator flaps waiting to be fitted to HJ711. For a larger (996x1500, 244kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the .303 machine gun access hatch on the top of the nose of HJ711. For a larger (1500x996, 173kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the nose of HJ711 showing the arrowhead radar aerial and the .303 machine guns. For a larger (1500x996, 219kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Starboard side flaps loosely assembled showing arrangement. For a larger (1500x996, 202kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the starboad side flap assembly showing the flap pivot/jack connection. For a larger (1500x996, 170kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the inboard half of the starboard flap assembly. For a larger (1500x996, 183kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the port nacelle and front fuselage of HJ711 from the rear port quarter. For a larger (1500x996, 234kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Port fuselage, centre section, showing roundel and aircraft letter. For a larger (1500x996, 175kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Port side of the tail fin of HJ711. For a larger (996x1500, 168kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 from the rear port side, unfortunately with lots of other things spoiling the view! For a larger (1500x996, 269kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the outboard side of the starboard engine cowling of HJ711 showing "saxophone" style exhaust stubs. For a larger (1500x1000, 223kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the outboard side of the starboard engine cowling of HJ711 showing "saxophone" style exhaust stubs. For a larger (1500x1000, 204kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up wiew of HJ711 from the rear starboard quarter showing the dinghy container and its recess in the top of the fuselage. For a larger (1500x1000, 192kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Tailplane and tail fin of HJ711 from the starboard side. For a larger (1500x1000, 237kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the port side of HJ711's fuselage from the rear. Note the radiator at the left of the image. For a larger (1500x1000, 222kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Radiator ready to be installed in HJ711, view from the front. For a larger (1500x1000, 284kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Radiator ready to be installed in HJ711, view from the rear. For a larger (1500x1000, 277kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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20mm cannon shell magazines. For a larger (1500x1000, 285kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Flaps assembled and painted, ready to be fitted. For a larger (1500x1000, 247kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of "saxophone" style exhaust stubs waiting to be fitted. For a larger (1500x1000, 264kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Top cowling for the port engine waiting to be fitted to HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 232kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the port engine of HJ711 from outboard, note fitted lower cowlings. For a larger (1500x1000, 298kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Slightly closer view of the port engine of HJ711 from outboard. For a larger (1500x1000, 313kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Air intake for the port engine, close-up view. Note mounting points for intake screen. For a larger (1500x1000, 222kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Air intake for the starboard engine, close-up view. Note mounting points for intake screen. For a larger (1500x1000, 222kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Port engine inboard cowling. For a larger (1500x1000, 222kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Outboard end of the port radiator housing. For a larger (1500x1000, 323kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the port radiator housing on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 265kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the cannon bay of HJ711 from the front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 222kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the inside of the port cannon bay door. Note the cartridge ejection chutes. For a larger (1500x1000, 263kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the inside of the cartridge ejection chutes in the port cannon bay door. For a larger (1500x1000, 165kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the inside of the cartridge ejection chutes in the starboard cannon bay door. For a larger (1500x1000, 187kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the rear bulkhead of the cannon bay on HJ711 from approximately half way along the cannon bay. For a larger (1500x1000, 278kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the front half of the cannon bay of HJ711 from the rear looking forwards. Note that the white area is the wing centre section. For a larger (1500x1000, 276kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Front half of the starboard side of the cannon bay and cannon bay door. Note fuel galley at the top right of the image. For a larger (1500x1000, 263kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Further view of the starboard side of the cannon bay and cannon bay door. For a larger (1500x1000, 255kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Front half of the port side of the cannon bay and cannon bay door. For a larger (1500x1000, 282kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Front bulkhead of the cannon bay with holes for the 20mm cannon. For a larger (1500x1000, 235kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Cannon bay door catch mechanism, port side cannon bay door. For a larger (1500x1000, 197kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Cannon bay door catch mechanism, front of the starboard side cannon bay door. For a larger (1000x1500, 2015kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Cannon bay door catch mechanism, front of the port side cannon bay door. For a larger (1000x1500, 232kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Outboard end of the starboard radiator housing. For a larger (1500x1000, 233kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the starboard radiator housing. For a larger (1500x1000, 233kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Inboard end of the starboard radiator housing. For a larger (1500x1000, 236kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the outboard end of the starboard radiator housing. For a larger (1500x1000, 272kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the outboard end of the starboard radiator housing, view slightly further forward. For a larger (1500x1000, 217kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up of the inboard end of the starboard radiator housing. For a larger (1500x1000, 271kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View along the outside of the port cannon bay door of HJ711 from the front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1000, 183kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of the underside of the rear of the port wing root. For a larger (1500x1000, 156kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Aerial immediately in front of the cannon bay on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 200kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of the starboard nacelle of HJ711 from outboard. For a larger (1500x1000, 290kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Crew entry door loacted in the starboard side, immediately in front of the wing. For a larger (1500x1000, 174kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View into the cockpit of HJ711 looking almost directly upwards through the crew entry. For a larger (1500x1000, 297kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the seal around the edge of the crew entry hatch. For a larger (1500x1000, 169kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Some of the many, many thousands of smaller items that go to make up a Mosquito! For a larger (1500x1000, 377kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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View of HJ711 from the rear port quarter showing the port nacelle and front fuselage. For a larger (1500x1000, 224kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Flap pivot/flap jack attachment point - this unit links the two flaps either side of the nacelle. For a larger (1500x1000, 246kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Access panel to the fuel gallery drainage point from outside the fuselage. This access panel is under the starboard wing root. For a larger (1500x1000, 150kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Fuel gallery drainage point. For a larger (1500x1000, 231kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Although not terribly clear, this and the following two images show rudder movement on HJ711 now that the control cables have been hooked up. For a larger (1000x1500, 231kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Rudder movement on HJ711. For a larger (1000x1500, 241kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Rudder movement on HJ711. For a larger (1000x1500, 238kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Again not terribly clear, this and the following image show elevator movement on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 205kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Elevator movement on HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 203kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Overall view of HJ711 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 319kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Closer view of the nose/wing root area of HJ711 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 288kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Close-up view of the .303 machine guns and arrowhead style radar aerial on the nose of HJ711. For a larger (1500x1000, 218kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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Closer view of the nose of HJ711 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1000, 305kb) version of this image, click here. | |
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HJ711 HistoryBuilt at Hatfield in May 1943, NF.II HJ711 was issued to 169 Squadron (code VI) at Little Snoring in Norfolk where it achieved the squadron's first victory, Squadron Leader J. A. H. Cooper shooting down a Bf 110 near Berlin. Following only 3 months service with the RAF however, HJ711 was struck off charge and virtually scrapped. Tony Agar's involvement with HJ711 began on 29th April 1972 when he acquired the derelict cockpit section of HJ711, and other items including a rudder, at the sale of an aircraft collection at Blackpool. Tony Agar visited the sites of several Mosquito wrecks in 1969 looking for small items he could exhibit, but following the acquisition of HJ711's cockpit section, Tony decided that he would build a complete Mosquito and travelled extensively collecting components. He recovered the best parts of a wing from B.XVI PF498/6607M, which had been used by the Civil Defence for crash rescue training at Chorley in Lancashire. Additional wing parts came from a long-derelict Royal Navy T.III, VA878, which had crash landed at St. David's airfield in South Wales. A pair of Merlin engines from NF.30, NT616, were recovered from a scrap yard at Cosford. The rear fuselage of RS715 was obtained from the MGM Studio store at Borehamwood, wing tips from Scotland and many other components from all over the country. When the restoration project became too large for Tony's domestic garage in 1986, it was moved to The Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, just outside York. Notes: HJ711 is noted in some sources as having served with Nos. 141 and 169 Squadrons, while in others as only having served with No. 169 Squadron, can anyone shed further light on the subject? |
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