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Showing posts with label Britten-Norman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Britten-Norman. Show all posts

2015-06-20

[GAR] Civilian Aviation – Britten-Norman Islander G-AVCN Restoration




Admin posted: "The East Wight aircraft restoration workshop set up by the Britten-Norman Aircraft Preservation Society (BNAPS) has been a hive of activity as the restoration team made steady progress towards the goal of having the historic B-N Islander G-AVCN ready for "

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Civilian Aviation – Britten-Norman Islander G-AVCN Restoration

by Admin
The East Wight aircraft restoration workshop set up by the Britten-Norman Aircraft Preservation Society (BNAPS) has been a hive of activity as the restoration team made steady progress towards the goal of having the historic B-N Islander G-AVCN ready for "roll out" in time for the "Islander 50" celebration event in June 2015. Bob Wealthy guest reports for GAR.

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June 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm | URL: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/mpuXQ




2015-06-18

[GAR] Aviation History – Britten-Norman Islander 50th Anniversary




Rob Edgcumbe posted: "13 June 2015 sees the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Britten-Norman Islander light transport and utility aircraft. The Islander is the most successful British aircraft ever and was created by what could be considered as one of the last Britis"

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Aviation History – Britten-Norman Islander 50th Anniversary

by Rob Edgcumbe
13 June 2015 sees the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Britten-Norman Islander light transport and utility aircraft. The Islander is the most successful British aircraft ever and was created by what could be considered as one of the last British aircraft companies to come into existence, the Britten-Norman Company, or B-N, based at Bembridge Airport on the Isle of Wight. The first flight 50th anniversary will be commemorated by the "Islander 50" event to be held at Bembridge Airport in June, 2015. Bob Wealthy guest reports for GAR.
The BN-2 wooden mock up being tried out for size  - occupants (left to right) are Ernie Perkins, Desmond Norman, John Britten and Denis Berryman
The BN-2 wooden mock up being tried out for size – occupants
 (left to right) are Ernie Perkins, Desmond Norman, John Britten 
and Denis Berryman