Hello Steve,
Thought I should let you know that I am still around ,and
following the groups activities with much interest.Have had a very difficult
time since I was last in contact with you; but as they say ''That's another
Story''; fortunately , I am on the way up once more. .
Have just sent of an e mail to the editor of the Coventry
Telegraph, on the group's behalf, to see if any technical info is still in
the Coventry area.As I am an ex Armstrong Whitworth Apprentice;I am hopeful
this may generate a bit more interest than a letter from some one with no
connections with the company that made the Whitley.
I have a collection of technical info associated with aircraft
production of the pre and post WW2 period; although nothing specific to the
Whitley.What I do have that maybe of some help; is all ten volumes of the
Society of British Aircraft Constructors Handbooks of A.G.S. spares.You
may not be familiar with A.G.S. spares; so I will say that these were common
parts used in all aircraft production; the A.G.S. standing for Aircraft
General Standards;and cover such items as nuts, bolts, rivets. split pins;
hydraulic connections, pneumatic parts, general electrical items. etc etc.
Each volume I have covers probably 400+ items; so the ten volumes cover a
wide area.Most pages have drawings of the components with the necessary
dimensions for their manufacture;so they are quite comprehensive.
When I was very ill with cancer; I ran a project from my arm chair
via the post; searching for them; as I thought in time they would be
invaluable for any one wishing to rebuild an aircraft to flying standards
of the period of my apprenticeship .When I eventually found them at B.Ae
Brough;they were about to be incinerated, as they had not been used for 30
years, and the boss of the standards room ,who had them in his care, was
about to retire that very next week He having been instructed before his
departure to destroy any technical info that was no longer relevant to
modern day aircraft production.He was very reluctant to destroy them ,as he
like me, thought at some future date; they would be required.So when I made
contact with him, he was only too pleased to let me have them.In fact to
B.Ae's credit; they had them delivered to me at their expense.As the whole
lot was over 60 Kilos;it was a very very kind gesture on their part.When by
the way I join the heavenly aviation engineers , they will be in the County
Records Office at Warwick.Let me know if you think any info maybe in them
that would be of help in the project .Will let you know if any technical
info comes from my letter in the Coventry Telegraph.
With Kind Regards, Bill Griffin.
P.S. Have stuck on an attachment that maybe of some
interest.I hope it comes through OK.


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