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Fifth gearbox shaft showing from left: Centrifugal clutch, gearbox drive sprocket, bearing, engine drive sprocket, starter motor dog clutch, starter sprocket & bearing.
Fifth transmission installation showing:- mounts, right angle drive gearbox and vacuum pump.
Fifth transmission installation showing:- mounts, right angle drive gearbox and vacuum pump.
Detail of propulsion unit airscrew drive
Detail of propulsion unit airscrew drive
Second lift engine installation
Fitting the sixth flexible skirt
Convoluted bow section of fifth flexible skirt
Close-up of stability members on fourth flexible skirt
Second Outboard Installation
First Outboard Installation
Original Cockpit layout. Outboard storing unit and flap control hydraulics are fitted.
Fourth Flexible Skirt
Bottom of base showing shrinkage of foam between the ribs
Top of base showing air holes & uneven density of foam
A lower upper duct frame support
Upper Duct Frame
General layout of base and upper duct frame. Gearbox mount, cockpit moulding, hydraulics and jet pieces are in position ready for application of foam.