For a while now locating the last few bits from the mights Bristol Hercules engine I need has been playing on my mind. A pair of washers snd circlips for either side of the piston. Not huge items but hugely important and a pain to have to make.

I needn’t have worried. A quick call to Patrick at Maddison 4×4 (who does beautiful restorations of aircraft engines) and very generously they arrived next day! Amazing how the universe works sometimes, thank you Patrick!

Last on the list is the castings, which will be ready for collection on Thursday. Can’t wait!