Hawker Tempest Mk V video

[72modeler]

I just discovered this rare video footage of the Tempest Mk V. It shows the operation and troubleshooting of the hydraulic system, including the cockpit controls. Very interesting- I was not aware that the Tempest had rods that extended above the wings to show the undercart was down and locked, but their operation is shown in the video. I hope you enjoy watching this and that it has not been posted before.

Mike

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsQZjkn5qLs

[pat d]

That was great to watch. It reminds me just how labour intensive these machines were, and the man power needed to keep them in top shape. It looked like you needed 3 men just to diagnose the aux gear door malfunction, and having to remove the wheel assembly to adjust the uplock mechanism. I wonder how  many  maintenance  hours per flight hours these things required? Plus that big Sabre engine in the early days of the Typhoon!

Thanks for posting this, looking forward to the new Eduard kit...