Walrus HD874 
HD874's hull in jig 1997
(Is it a hull or a fuselage on an amphibian?)
HD874's hull in jig 1997
(Is it a hull or a fuselage on an amphibian?)
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HD874 hull almost complete March 1999
HD874 hull almost complete March 1999
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HD874 17.03.99
HD874 17.03.99
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The original unrestored Bristol Pegasus....
The original unrestored Bristol Pegasus....
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.....and the restored example.
.....and the restored example.
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Feb 2000 with the engine pod fitted...
Feb 2000 with the engine pod fitted...
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...and the trial rigging of the wings
...and the trial rigging of the wings
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Note how high the engine was mounted to allow propeller clearance and to protect it from sea water.
Note how high the engine was mounted to allow propeller clearance and to protect it from sea water.
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March 2000 and its hard to tell where the wing structure ends and the roof trusses start!
March 2000 and its hard to tell where the wing structure ends and the roof trusses start!
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Definitly looking like a hull
Definitly looking like a hull
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HD874 
16th August 2000
HD874
16th August 2000
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The Walrus had a retractable undercarriage
The Walrus had a retractable undercarriage
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November 2000 and dis-asssembled for painting
November 2000 and dis-asssembled for painting
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December 2001 and now painted
December 2001 and now painted
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...looking bright!
...looking bright!
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Now re-assembled
Now re-assembled
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The finished product on display in the RAAF Museum technology hangar in 2002
The finished product on display in the RAAF Museum technology hangar in 2002
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