Page 11 - August 2019

Wings Mosquito

 Cover port and starboard aileron assemblies We have received a package, courtesy again of our friend
with Poly Fibre fabric using STITS process up to David Coeshall in England, with a variety of Mosquito
silver. parts. Three years ago we purchased a parts collection
from Tony Bianchi when he was cleaning out his hangar.
 Sort, clean, repair aileron attach hardware as
After David acquired and shipped the initial collection
required.
Tony discovered a few more odds and ends which David
 Test fit recovered ailerons to outer wing has been holding for us. Of particular interest was an
panels and check for rig. Remove same for exhaust pipe, of which we have none. One down, 23 to
final color scheme application. go...
 Formed port (red) and starboard (green) In addition to the Bianchi parts, David was contacted by
Plexiglas navigation light lenses. a friend who had a hydraulic valve that we just so

 Installed after-market port and starboard wing happened to need. A deal was struck and it arrived with
tip navigation light assemblies (originals the other bits.
missing).

 Fabricated, attach hardware and installed port
and starboard navigation light lenses in
position.
 Applied green/brown Poly Fibre, Aero-Thane
to various surfaces that will be
enclosed/covered by panels and fairings.

Empennage
 Installed rudder trim tab and actuator
assembly.

 Lock all turn barrels for rudder, elevators and
trim tabs.

 Installed all tail fairings.

This fairing was in very poor condition having been
Our latest little treasure trove, courtesy of David
walked on and folded in half. Only after many hours Coeshall in England. The new hydraulic unit is at the
with a shaping hammer and beanbag could it be
lower left. Not very exciting to anyone but a Mossie
made suitable for installation. Amazing work by the
nerd, but much needed. Additionally there are prop
crew at HASI, Greg and Buck.
feathering buttons, a hydraulic piston, brake shoes, an
access plate and our first exhaust stub.