Windsor, ON CH2A Mosquito Rebuild

Rhino-9-3 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:21 pm

Here are a few pictures taken yesterday while I was at the hanger taking pics of the Lancaster restoration. (Those can be seen in this thread http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... hp?t=28409)

Anyway here are the pictures. These first 2 are of the engines, these were donated to the CH2A by a man up north who had them in crates in his barn. They're not sure where he got them from but they didn't ask to find out. They are in great condition though.

Here is a shot of the fuesalage and on of the completed props.

And lastly here is one of the wheel wells from the wreck they got out west. It is badly damaged so a lot of it can't be used.

Next week while I'm at the hanger again I'll try to get some more pics and a more detailed update for you guys.

Rhino-9-3 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:45 pm

I guess I should probably add that the plane is only being restored for static display. It may be able to taxi when it's done but they're still not sure yet about that.

peter · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:54 pm

That engine nacelle doesnt look that bad!

Rhino-9-3 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:02 pm

Ok what's an engine nacelle? Is it the part with the wheel well in it?

peter · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:36 pm

Sorry I Was referring to the last picture.

Rhino-9-3 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:43 pm

Oh. Yeah that part is in alright shape and will probably be fixed up and used but the rear of it as you can see in the 5th picture is pretty much ruined.

Rhino-9-3 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:31 pm

Here's a few more Mosquito pictures. I didn't get a chance to chat with anyone (everyone was very busy today) about how the project is going but I'm going to try to sometime this week.

Rhino-9-3 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:23 pm

TriangleP wrote:

Great photos, thanks for the update. Looks like the Windsor Mosquito Group has all the major parts. Is the wing original or also made new, like the fuselage, by Glyn Powell? Are most of the metal parts we see in the photos from CF-HMR? Please keep us updated! A challenging but ambitious re-build!

Thanks. I don't know a lot about this project since I'm mainly invilved with the Lancaster restoration. I do know though that the wing has been made new, I'm not sure by who though. Yes most of the metal parts are from CF-HFR. I'm going to talk to the project manager sometime this week or on the weekend so I'll get the answers to your questions and get a more detailed update.

Rhino-9-3 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:00 pm

Ok, I emailed one of the guys involved with the Mosquito to find out what is being done right now.

Currently they are working on:
- assembly of skins and other components on the wing
- assembly of the landing gear struts and wheels
- fabricating the wingtips
- completing the assmbly of the drill jig for fuselage panels under the wing

When I go on Saturday I'll try to find out more about the project.

Rhino-9-3 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:41 pm

Here's a few more pictures from today. There wasn't really anyone involved with the project around today to talk to, but I did find out the fuesalage was made in New Zealand, and the wing was and still is being made here.

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