Along with the wing build, the bare
fuselage was kitted out with various items
of plumbing/systems and cockpit instruments
during this period.
In parallel with the wing work, another
major sub-assembly being built of the fin.
These photos show the completed wing
leading edge "D-Boxes" with ribs attached.
These photos show the completed fin unit
along with tail-planes fitted to the
fuselage.
Restoration of the cockpit internal
details and instrument panels is complete.
The fuselage of TA805 departs Airframe
Assemblies on June 26, 2002. Initially to
Sedlescombe in Sussex, prior to ARCO at
Duxford for fitting of engine and final
assembly.
The wings and final stages of assembly
are undertaken. Skinning, fitting of gun
covers and access doors are complete. Wing
tips are under construction.
Wings are finished, complete with wing
tips, flaps and ailerons.
