 Aero-engines Carlisle is a "Society for the Preservation of World War 2 Aero Engines" and seeks, in a small way, to inspire young people to become the engineers of the future. Aero-engines Carlisle was founded by Peter Grieve with Robin Byers, Bill Richards and Terry Jones as founding members. Aero-engines Carlisle seeks to achieve its mission in the following ways:- By restoring aero-engines to running order. By giving the public, at air shows and other venues, the opportunity to enjoy the sight, sound, smell and feel of aero-engines. By restoring aero-engines for static display in museums. By assisting others who share these same objectives By being a member of the British Aviation Preservation Council. The members of Aero-engines Carlisle are primarily concerned with the practical issues concerned with achieving its mission. The administration of Aero-engines Carlisle is therefore “light weight” with the majority of its assets remaining the private property of its members . Currently Aero-engines Carlisle members have two Rolls-Royce Merlins, one Rolls-Royce Griffon a Alvis Leonides and a Rolls-Royce Welland aero-engine restored to running order. These engines are regularly displayed throughout the UK. A further Leonides has been restored for static display in the Solway Aviation Museum and a static Merlin display prepared for the Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum. Work is currently under way to restore to running order; two further Merlins, a Jumo 211, a 14 cylinder Leonides and a Bristol Hercules 264. Flight Engineering a company associated with Aero-engines Carlisle supplies trailers, of our unique design, suitable for the transport and display of aero-engines. Aero-engines Carlisle is also able to provide a limited literature, lecturing, manufacturing and spare parts service to others who share the same objectives. For further information contact:- Peter Grieve tel. 01228 541895 07941 062340 e mail merlinv12@tiscali.co.uk Terry Jones tel. 01228 590175 e mail terryjones72@gmail.com |