Author Topic: Feb 8 - Aggressor boat Display # CE009 (Read 5689 times)

gtc · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:44:54 PM »

I'm in.

Thanks for organising this event.

72vet · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2009, 12:56:13 PM »

72vet · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2009, 07:20:32 PM »

Found this in the Torque Tube archives. Dial up beware.

http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=6716

72vet · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2009, 01:46:48 PM »

gtc · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2009, 01:43:49 AM »

This visit took a lot of organising guys.

'Bootlegger' Dave is a mine of information with an amazing collection of stuff and he's a pretty dab hand at restorations, as you will see -- but only if you go!

Here's your chance to be up close and personal with the legendary huge (27 litre!) Merlin engine, that powered famous WW2 British aircraft such as Hurricanes and Spitfires.

You don't see one of those every day!

Venue is in the Windsor district, where quite a few of our members reside, so it would be great to see those turn up, too.

Dave's address is not being published for privacy reasons, so it's a case of follow the leader from the departure point (Westbound Caltex on the M4). As mentioned at the monthly meeting, if you would find it easier to join the convoy along the way, phone Events Coordinator Nick on 0411 126 383 and he will discuss the best connection point and time along the route.

bootlegger · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2009, 02:11:57 AM »

Anyone can also ring me direct if you like. Dave 0413766501 Wouldnt mind knowing numbers etc;46

72vet · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2009, 09:13:39 AM »

gtc · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:46:08 PM »

I'm still in!

72vet · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2009, 04:55:22 PM »

I’m in as well.
It’s going to be

gtc · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2009, 10:04:09 PM »

Bah, only 111F.

Fun in the sun.

bootlegger · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2009, 10:36:16 PM »

I know its gonna be hot but at least you are getting here when the full heat hasnt fully hit. The lunch up at Kurrajong is going to be the hot part.
I just finished washing the boats here and cleaning the model room (the rest of the place looks like a bomb hit it).
Ill go to my other place and get Aggressor in the morning before you all get here.
Dave:ado

gtc · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2009, 10:56:32 PM »

^ heat aside, really looking forward to this. ;27

gtc · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2009, 03:37:22 PM »

WHAT A FANTASTIC DAY!

Many thanks to 72VET for organising it and to Dave and Susie for being such great hosts!

72vet · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2009, 07:36:10 PM »

;51 To our hosts! ;42 for a great day

Click HERE for more

bootlegger · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2009, 09:45:28 PM »

Thanks to everyone who turned up. Suzie Bronte and Myself had fun. Now you know what I get up to when you are all sleeping. Dave

nifty · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2009, 10:26:51 AM »

have to admit....im impressed with the boat and the motor, cept for that bloody wing, that makes it look like a batboat...
but then again... if im reading right, its a very old boat.... or a copy of a very old boat.

bootlegger · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2009, 10:33:06 AM »

The boat was built in 1961 and has been restored to the way it was when it crashed in 1972. It was undefeated in the 71/72 season. There is only one other Merlin powered Hydro in Aus and less than a dozen world wide. All are unique. Google search vintage hydroplane or you tube Aggressor Thunderboat if you want to see it running. Dave

gtc · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2009, 12:33:49 PM »

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Originally posted by bootlegger
It was undefeated in the 71/72 season.

... and in its heyday, as Dave explained to us, by driver choice Aggressor always started from the back of the field on the basis that it ought to be able to catch and pass all opponents ... and it always did!

nifty · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2009, 01:35:53 PM »

ah then that explains the rear wing then...
me thinks if it was built today the wing would be vastly differnt in design
dont get me wrong.... boat etc etc like this NEED preserving.... it just had some oddball (read ugly) styling in the form of that rear wing.