The Horsa has landed

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  1. stolpi

    stolpi Well-Known Member

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  2. stolpi

    stolpi Well-Known Member

  3. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    I thought the way the Horsa was presented was excellent and being free to enter certainly drew in the crowds. Looking forward to seeing it again when it relocates to Overloon with the Dakota.

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  4. Aeronut

    Aeronut Junior Member

    I got to see the Horsa at Oosterbeek and managed to take a few photos of the details that grate with me.
    This is a shot of something I hadn't seen before, its the landing skid shock absorber on the replica. IMG_2031.JPG
    This is the same part as illustrated in the Air Publication
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    And this is a rare survivor in store at Middle Wallop
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    And before anyone says it, yes I know I'm being picky.

    I haven't been to Overloon since 1974 so I'll have to use the Horsa as an excuse for a return visit.
     
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  5. HighTow

    HighTow Junior Member

    Oh don't get me started. :whistle:

    I have so much respect for the guys that built it and know a few of them personally but there are so many glaring errors, especially in the cockpit that it's hard to ignore.

    I know that *some* issues were caused by 'elf and safety. For example the undercarriage jettison mounts had to be modified so that they legs couldn't become detached as it was a "risk". Doesn't matter than the original design physically prevents this from happening unless the aircraft is at least 15 feet off the ground and you've explicitly released the locks... Nope, can't have that said a man in a day-glo vest.
     
  6. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    I was in Overloon last week and the Horsa has arrived. With work progressing on the Dakota it's going to be some exhibit next year.

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  7. JimHerriot

    JimHerriot Ready for Anything

    Hope this sits well here folks, by way of comparison.

    Part Horsa Replica (as originally constructed in The Netherlands), now located at The Cobbaton Combat Collection, Chittlehampton, Devon.

    Apologies for dodgy camera work, interior photos included by way of the priceless collection of kit within.

    Visit if you can, but check the somewhat limited opening times.

    Kind regards, always,

    Jim.
     

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  8. stolpi

    stolpi Well-Known Member

    I would like to see one with wings attached; must be an impressive sight, I guess.

    Will Overloon put the wings on to the fuselage of the Horsa?
     
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  9. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    I have been told that both wings will indeed be attached to the Horsa. Earlier this year the Museum erected an as yet unused overhead walkway and my (albeit uneducated) guess is that you will be able to view the Horsa from above as well as from ground level. Certainly with the space available in that part of the museum I'd anticipate that the Horsa and Dakota will be displayed together.
     
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  10. Welbike

    Welbike Junior Member

    I was told by one of the volunteers of the project, that the wings didn't fit without extensive machining/modification, and there was simply no time for that. The Clark CA-1 "Airdozer" is mine, and was used by the British in Operation Dragoon.
     

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    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

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  12. BrianHall1963

    BrianHall1963 Well-Known Member

  13. BrianHall1963

    BrianHall1963 Well-Known Member

    This is my little bit of Horsa I think it’s a ram for the flaps , that’s what my old French friend who gave it to me told me ,I’ve a tow rope but it’s to dark to find it in the shed . Thanks for posting the pictures Stolpi keep up the good work regards Brian
     
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  14. BrianHall1963

    BrianHall1963 Well-Known Member

  15. BrianHall1963

    BrianHall1963 Well-Known Member

    This is a view of the Horsa from the top of the original Pegasus Bridge
     
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  16. Welbike

    Welbike Junior Member

    Another Horsa has landed in Holland: (1) Bevrijdende Vleugels | Facebook
    They already had 2 Dakota's, but maybe only one left now, not sure, not been there for a while.

    Cheers,

    Lex
     

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