A blog used to document and share the restoration of the Avro Anson Mk II serial #7481 at the Bomber Command Museum in Nanton, Alberta. #7481 first date of service is believed to be Jul 20 1942 and flew with No. 7 Service Flying Training School and No. 2 Flying Instructors School at Fort McLeod and Pearce Airport, Alberta in fall of 1943. This Anson was struck off the War Assets on Jan. 27, 1947 for disposal and is now being restored.
Thursday 21 May 2015
Cockpit
The cockpit is in the early phases of being restored.
Rudder peddles
The rudder peddles are being worked on. Smaller pieces for the rudder are being looked for from the many Anson frames we have. It is interesting that the pieces are all a little different making it challenge to use the original pieces that were used on #7481.
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Tail sections
The vertical stabilizer is well on it's way.
The tail section started with original pieces and newer pieces are being added as required. The original pieces with green paint can be seen in the photo below.
The mounting brackets are currently being added as shown in the picture below.
Fuselage forms
The Bomber Command Anson team is currently working on the fuselage forms and stringers.
Fuselage Stringers and forms
The forms are installed and the milled stringers are being installed. The stringers were milled from stika pine to provide a uniform straights look when the fuselage is covered. Notice that the stringers are cupped.
Upper stringer support
One intricate part required for the upper stringer installation is the tail stringer support piece. A mold is being constructed in order to fabricate the laminated upper stringer support.
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