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Old 22-11-16, 03:12
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This is probably an appropriate place to ask my next question.
About four years ago we stumbled across an airfield Just south of the town of Gore with a museum housing a good collection of Dehavilland aircraft and a workshop complex nearby where some interesting things were being done. Somebody was manufacturing Tiger Moth fuel tanks, which is no simple task, there was a wooden propellor being made, IIRC a Stinson getting some work done but the most astonishing thing was a Dehavilland 88 Comet replica which appeared to be well on the way to completion.
I was hoping to drop in on my recent NZ tour but didn't get down that far.
Does anyone know what the current situation is as regards the Comet? I would be very interested to know what has become of it.

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Old 22-11-16, 10:18
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This is probably an appropriate place to ask my next question.
About four years ago we stumbled across an airfield Just south of the town of Gore with a museum housing a good collection of Dehavilland aircraft and a workshop complex nearby where some interesting things were being done. Somebody was manufacturing Tiger Moth fuel tanks, which is no simple task, there was a wooden propellor being made, IIRC a Stinson getting some work done but the most astonishing thing was a Dehavilland 88 Comet replica which appeared to be well on the way to completion.
I was hoping to drop in on my recent NZ tour but didn't get down that far.
Does anyone know what the current situation is as regards the Comet? I would be very interested to know what has become of it.

David
The airfield is called Mandeville, and is home to regular Tiger Moth fly-ins and a De Havilland restoration business Croydon Aircraft Company. No info on their website re the Comet, but give them a quick call to find out.

Next Fly-in is 18-19 Feb 2017, but their museum and workshop is open year round. Book a vintage joyflight for your visit!
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Sir Peter Jackson hasn't stopped, the collection grows:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gmZ9X9Aplk
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