By: merlin70 - 29th May 2005 at 22:22
Tomtit too
There calling you names again Stewart. 😀
But much more seriously….. The finish looks superb, and as several have already said, can’t wait to see her fly especially at OW in formation with her peers.
By: Arabella-Cox - 29th May 2005 at 20:57
For those who havent had the priviledge of looking at it ‘up close and personal’ as we have BB, it is hard to imagine that this exquisite flying machine was resurrected from a pile of scrap. It is jaw-dropping.
Agreed. 🙂 I’ve waited a long time to see this in one piece, can’t wait to see it ‘in the flesh’ again. Hope the Vintech boys get the Kestrel working, they worked wonders on the one in that Fury replica a few years ago, so if anyone can do it, they can. 🙂
By: Stieglitz - 29th May 2005 at 17:13
Those Kestrell Hawker biplanes are amazing planes. I am very happy to see the return of this plane.
Thanks for the update. 🙂
Stieglitz
By: Hairyplane - 29th May 2005 at 09:07
Demon
Hi Box Brownie,
We still havent done the Miles Formation thing as you have asked. I havent forgotten -a shame that the Wx thwarted us a couple of weeks back. Any excuse to have yet more rides in my Magister?! It must be 4 or more by now. Mind you, to part with Don Browns book was a very kind gesture -I havent forgotten it. Always a pleasure to fly with you.
The Demon is indeed fantastic.
For those who havent had the priviledge of looking at it ‘up close and personal’ as we have BB, it is hard to imagine that this exquisite flying machine was resurrected from a pile of scrap. It is jaw-dropping.
Lets all hope that the world takes notice of what us Brits can achieve and keep the momentum up for the benefit of future generations.
If the owner of the Demon hadn’t had the vision, the resources and the trust in solid British craftsmanship, our aviation heritage would be one important ‘between wars/ silver wings’ machine poorer.
This is a landmark restoration that sets a fresh standard that others can only aspire to.
Hurrah for Vintec too. I can’t wait to hear their RR Kestrel rebuild.
Can we hope to see it in formation with the Hind and the Nimrod?
Wow!
HP
By: Rlangham - 27th May 2005 at 22:10
Was about to say the middle one was a Tiger Moth, then i noticed the Demon in the background :-p She looks great, in fact, better than great!
By: Box Brownie - 27th May 2005 at 20:26
For those who have not seen a photo of the Demon, three are attached.
The workmanship is quite outstanding, even for Skysport.
By: Chipmunk Carol - 27th May 2005 at 17:08
Dunsfold, 4 June, is the place to be to celebrate all things Hawker.
By: stewart1a - 27th May 2005 at 15:43
no never posted an image just read about it in a magazine which was sent today.
By: Mark12 - 27th May 2005 at 15:40
TomTit
Stewart
Looks like the ‘Demons’ got to the image… if one was posted.
Mark
By: Rlangham - 27th May 2005 at 15:35
Now THAT would be great! And also possible as well!
By: stewart1a - 27th May 2005 at 15:26
just imagine a formation of the 2(soon to be 3) airworthy Hawker Bi planes with one of the early Hurricanes, followed by the Hurricane IV, Tempest, Sea Fury, Sea hawk, Hunter and Harrier finally followed by mr Camm’s first design correct if wrong, the Cygnet. would be a fitting tribute to a great man.
By: stewart1a - 27th May 2005 at 15:23
look forward to Tempesttwos lovely, yes you guessed it, Tempest not long off now.
By: Rlangham - 27th May 2005 at 15:17
Woo another 30’s Hawker biplane 😀 love the beauties, where will she be based? All it says on the website is that its under restoration.
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