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TV959 at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum
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9th March 2018 - Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum |
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TV959 at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, view from the port side. For a larger (1500x1125, 473kb) version of this image, click
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TV959 at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, view from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1125, 585kb) version of this image,
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TV959 at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, view from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1125, 620kb) version of this image,
click here. |
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TV959 at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, view from the front. Note the inscription "Wags War-Wagon" on the door of the
aircraft. For a larger (1500x1125, 633kb) version of this image, click here. |
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TV959 at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, view from the front. For a larger (1500x1125, 597kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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TV959 at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, view from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1125, 613kb) version of this
image, click here. |
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TV959 at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, view from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1125, 614kb) version of this
image, click here. |
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View of TV959 from underneath the leading edge of the starboard wing. Note the access panels removed from the under surface of the wing. For
a larger (1500x1125, 512kb) version of this image, click here. |
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View of TV959 from behind the starboard wing. Note the access panels open on the upper surface of the wing. For a larger (1500x1125, 578kb)
version of this image, click here. |
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View of TV959 from underneath the leading edge of the port wing. Note the access panels removed from the under surface of the wing and the
registration NS838 on the rear of the fuselage. For a larger (1500x1125, 565kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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View of TV959 from the port side. Note that ths image is generated from a number of photos and so may contain artifacts. For a larger (2727x1000,
922kb) version of this image, click here. |
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View of TV959 from the port side. For a larger (1500x1125, 576kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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View of TV959 from the rear port quarter showing the entire aircraft. For a larger (1500x1125, 646kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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Closeup view of TV959 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1125, 655kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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View of TV959 from almost directly in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1125, 613kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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View of TV959 from almost directly in front of the starboard engine. For a larger (1500x1125, 611kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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Closeup view of the underside of the starboard outboard wing section and flap. For a larger (1500x1125, 485kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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View of TV959 from the starboard side also showing the spinners and engine cowlings. For a larger (1500x1125, 620kb) version of this image,
click here. |
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Closeup view of TV959 from the front starboard quarter. For a larger (1500x1125, 622kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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Another view of TV959 from almost directly in front of the aircraft. For a larger (1500x1125, 587kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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Closeup view of TV959 from the front port quarter. For a larger (1500x1125, 583kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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Overall shot of TV959 on display in the hangar at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. For a larger (1500x1125, 571kb) version of this
image, click here. |
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Photo along the length of the hangar at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. TV959 can be seen at the far end of the hangar. For a
larger (1500x1125, 632kb) version of this image, click here. |
10th May 2011 - Avspecs |
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The fuselage of TV959 at Avspecs, Ardmore, New Zealand, following delivery for restoration work. Image courtesy of Peter Lewis. For a larger (1023x682,
430kb) version of this image, click here. |
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The fuselage of TV959 at Avspecs, Ardmore, New Zealand, following delivery for restoration work. Image courtesy of Peter Lewis. For a larger (1023x682,
311kb) version of this image, click here. |
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6th April 2003 - Imperial War Museum, Duxford
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General view of TV959 and components, front of fuselage. For a larger (1779x1189, 275kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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General view of TV959 and components, rear of fuselage. For a larger (1783x1187, 271kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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TV959 and components, rear fuselage close-up. For a larger (1783x1189, 254kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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TV959 nacelles. For a larger (1781x1187, 216kb) version of this image, click here. |
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TV959 flap assemblies. For a larger (1779x1187, 220kb) version of this image, click here. |
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TV959 fuselage and components. For a larger (1783x1187, 292kb) version of this image, click here. |
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TV959 components. Note leading edge radiators. For a larger (1779x1187, 300kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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TV959 fuselage, tailplane and components. For a larger (1781x1187, 276kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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TV959 fuselage, main undercarriage units and other components. For a larger (1783x1187, 294kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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TV959 fuselage, tailplane and components. For a larger (1779x1187, 243kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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General view of TV959 and components. For a larger (1785x1185, 244kb) version of this image, click
here. |
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March 2003
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TV959 being readied for shipping. Image courtesy of Martin Claydon. |
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TV959 being readied for shipping, nose close-up. Image courtesy of Martin Claydon. |
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TV959 being readied for shipping, nose close-up. Image courtesy of Martin Claydon. |
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TV959 being readied for shipping, note other items from the airframe arrayed in front of the fuselage. Image courtesy of
Martin Claydon. |
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TV959 being readied for shipping, note other items from the airframe arrayed in front of the fuselage. Image courtesy of
Rob Leigh. |
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TV959 being readied for shipping, nose close-up showing starboard side. Image courtesy of Rob Leigh. |
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TV959 being readied for shipping, nose close-up showing port side. Image courtesy of Rob Leigh. |
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TV959 being readied for shipping, wing detail. Image courtesy of Rob Leigh. |
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13th July 2002
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General view of the wing of TV959 unobstructed by other items. Note that this image was produced from a very dark digital image, so the quality
is not terribly good. |
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General view of the wing of TV959 unobstructed by other items. For a larger (1712x1368, 551kb) version of this image, click
here. Note that this image was taken in low light conditions and suffers from slight blurring. |
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2002
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General view showing the wing of TV959. Wing is arranged leading edge downwards, upper surface showing. |
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Lower wing surface showing rear end of the cut just inboard of the starboard engine. |
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Leading edge of wing. |
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Close-up of wing attachment points. |
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Plan view showing approximate location of the cut to the wing of TV959. |
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TV959 History
T.III TV959 was built at Leavesdon in 1945 and delivered to 13 OTU at Middleton St George on 29th August
1945 coded KQ-G.
The aircraft then had a varied career, going to No. 266 Squadron on 31st October 1946, 54 OTU at Eastmore on 24th April 1947 and 228 OCU
at Leeming on 17th May 1947. Here it remained until being delivered to 22 MU at Silloth on 20th september 1950 for maintenance and storage.
TV959 was then issued to 204 Advanced Flying School on 15th July 1951, where it received some damage which was repaired by Brooklands Avaition
Ltd at Sywell following which it went into storage again at 27 MU at Shawbury on 6th February 1952 until 15th May 1952 when it was issued
to the Home Command Examination Unit (HCEU) at White Waltham.
After periods at 49 MU from 20th August 1953 and 27 MU from 16th November 1964, it returned to HCEU at White Waltham on 16th December 1955. After
a short period with the HQ's Fighter Command Communications Squadron, its final service duties were with 3 CAACU at Exeter coded 'Y' from
30th April 1959, until it was struck off charge on 31st May 1963.
Lent to Film Aviation Services, TV959 was used for the cockpit and ground sequences of 633 Squadron at Bovingdon where it was coded
HT-P and given the serial MM398. Following completion of filming, TV959 was allocated to the Imperial War Museum for preservation.
In order to fit it into the restricted space at South Lambeth, the starboard wing inboard of the engine was sawn off, but retained and
the aircraft was suspended from the ceiling.
The aircraft was been moved to Duxford where it was in storage for some time with The Fighter
Collection whose long-term plan was originally to return it to flying condition.
TV959 was purchased by The Flying Heritage Collection and restored to flying condition by Avspecs.
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