Anyone? (Bomber12?) know anything about?

That Beau's been undergoing restoration for literally years. I remember reading about them starting the restore in either FlyPast or Aeroplane Monthly it waaaaay back in the late 80's I think. Truly a multi-year project. But this one's a tad bigger...

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The aircraft is owned by The Fighter Collection, and although it's looking very complete, to say that the restoration is progressing at a slow pace is an understatement. Its been hampered by the fact that its engines are extremely rare (the specific type), and later versions of the same engines, which are more easily found, aren't compatible/can't be mounted.

Also at Duxford, a Bristol Blenheim is very close to flying again with ARCo, registered G-BPIV. It was seen getting some paint a couple of weeks ago (will have the early white/black undersides). http://www.arc-duxford.co.uk/restorations/blenheim/
 
Bomber_12th said:
The aircraft is owned by The Fighter Collection, and although it's looking very complete, to say that the restoration is progressing at a slow pace is an understatement. Its been hampered by the fact that its engines are extremely rare (the specific type), and later versions of the same engines, which are more easily found, aren't compatible/can't be mounted.

Also at Duxford, a Bristol Blenheim is very close to flying again with ARCo, registered G-BPIV. It was seen getting some paint a couple of weeks ago (will have the early white/black undersides). http://www.arc-duxford.co.uk/restorations/blenheim/
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Good news on the Blenheim, looking forward to seeing her back in the air again; I remember seeing her at the RIAT Fairford, must have been mid '90s as she was in that gorgeously (if non-authentic) shiny night fighter scheme - totally stole the show!
 
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