BoB film Buchons – 1967

This might be of interest to this thread Duxford I think.

Picture 3306 by elcockphilip, on Flickr

It seems the Buchon replicas were not built with cowling as a real 109 with a DB engine looks.

Very nice and interesting pictures.

What always puzzled me was why the Spitfire replicas were not as accurate and seemed far less convincing in comparison to the Hurricanes and Buchons!

Cheers

Paul

Feggans-Brown, eat your heart out…!

How many GRP replicas were made, and what was there fate?

I do not know the number but would estimate between 20-30 of the various types..plus some were specials, motors etc.

Mark

I think one was at the old North Weald Museum along with a rep Hurricane from the film, or my mind deceives me in old age.

How many GRP replicas were made, and what was there fate?

Not sure how many were made but a lot seem to be at Hawkinge!

Fascinating stuff, thank you for posting, Mark12!

I love the way the Zephyr has apparently been parked by Braille.

Adrian

I’m guessing this was the winter of 67/68…..? Judging by the Mk1 Ford Zephyr with T&C rear tyres and salt stained bodywork (which had probably rotted into oblivion by the mid 70’s)

Buried in a hole somewhere? 😀

How many GRP replicas were made, and what was there fate?

From Wiki..and of course slightly out of date,
HA-1112-M1L c/n unkn C.4K-30, ex-471 Sq “471-26”, movie: Battle of Britain, Edwards Collection, Wilson Edwards, Big Spring. Texas.

Wonder what became of them , any idea?