As specialist metal workers, Airframe Assemblies does not bring aircraft up to the stage of flight, i.e. fitting out systems or installing components, but supplies major and minor metal parts for restorers to progress their projects. Restoration by replacement. Steve Vizard, who set up the company in the mid-1980s, explained how it came into ...

Sep 3, 2010 · Airframe Assemblies in Sandown meets a niche market for Spitfire enthusiasts who want to fly the legendary plane. The company has re-built over 40 airworthy planes from wreckage and genuine...

Jun 26, 2020 · Appointment of build partners Airframe Assemblies for Spitfire MKIIb P8331. A statement from Steve Vizard. Airframe Assemblies are delighted to be involved in the proposed restoration of Spitfire P8331.

Airframe Assemblies Ltd, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom. 7,178 likes · 2 talking about this · 15 were here. We are a company deadicated to the restoration and repair of airframes for World...

The obvious course of action was to ask Steve Vizard, a friend of the project and owner of Airframe Assemblies, a leading constructor of flying restored WWII aircraft. Steve had recently invested in a roller press that was perfect for the job - the reason being it was purchased from the Westland factory at Yeovil, who took it on in 1941.

Mar 21, 2014 · Darren Harbar visits Airframe Assemblies and talks to the boss Steve Vizard in an article, and there is some info regarding MW763 including two photos: "Wings for the Anglia Aircraft Restorations Hawker Tempest II MW763 (G-TEMT) were in the process of having major components removed in preparation for restoration to airworthy standard.

Nov 6, 2012 · I've just heard that Steve Vizard, MD of Airframe Assemblies, on the Isle of Wight, hasn't been well but, is making a good recovery. I know that everyone with an interest in Historic Aviation will wish him a complete and speedy return to excellent health.

With the assistance of Steve Vizard of Airframe Assemblies a project was sourced. The fuselage of RR232 was purchased from West Sussex and then, thanks to local knowledge, a wing was salvaged from a hedgerow near Exeter – the work then began.

May 22, 2019 · Team members Andrew and Rich made the trip to Sandown which involved catching the 09.30 ferry from Portsmouth for the morning handover to Steve Vizard and the Airframe Assemblies team. Once the handover was complete and RB396 and PR536 safely stored at Airframe Assemblies, Andrew and Rich bid farewell to the aircraft and headed for home.

Oct 16, 2019 · 38 From The Workshop – Airframe Assemblies Darren Harbar interviews Steve Vizard, the boss of the Isle of Wight-based warbird restoration specialists. 86 Museums A visit to the fascinating Italian Air Force Museum on the shores of Lake Bracciano.