AIRIC
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I took my family today to see the Vimy before it departs for its trans-Atlantic flight. The crew are behind schedule and work was progressing at a fast pace. I was able to get some nice detailed shots.
On a wood and fabric aircraft the fabric is stitched to each wing rib and then taped and covered with dope as you can see in this photo. Holes in the fabric are also repaired in the same way.
Working on the Canadian built engines.
The pilot, Mark Rebholz, talking to aperson who's father once flew this type of aircraft.
Vinatge stearing wheel from a Handley Page 400 S/400
On a wood and fabric aircraft the fabric is stitched to each wing rib and then taped and covered with dope as you can see in this photo. Holes in the fabric are also repaired in the same way.
Working on the Canadian built engines.
The pilot, Mark Rebholz, talking to aperson who's father once flew this type of aircraft.
Vinatge stearing wheel from a Handley Page 400 S/400