Hi all,
Just a thought. We can be quick to criticise – this thread is different! It’s an oportunity for each of us to name and embarrass someone who makes the vintage aviation scene a better place.
It’s simple. You say who, and tell us where and what they do, and why they deserve a mention. As many as you want, but it’s a chance to say ‘thanks’ to someone who might otherwise be taken for granted. Yes, even pilots can be mentioned.
Cheers
By: Seafuryfan - 27th April 2004 at 22:14
I’d like to say thanks to Paul Coggan and the rest of the ‘Warbirds Worldwide’ journal team for (IMHO) a magnificent publication which acheived so much, raising awareness and encouraging investment in aircraft restoration, with superb photography and in depth reporting like I’d never previously seen.
I still thumb through those old issues – WELL DONE GUYS!
By: JDK - 25th April 2004 at 13:22
Edward Rohr who instilled in me the love of Warbirds
Hear hear. There’s quite a few ‘dads’ (and a few mums too I’ll warrant) who gave someone a start…
By: crazymainer - 25th April 2004 at 02:32
Hi All,
Here are a few from the States who I have either had the privilege of working with or care to show their efforts for the Warbird Communties in the States.
In No order.
Bill Dodds (RIP) first person to give me a ride
Bob Collings Sr. for the collection
Kermit Weeks
The Klaers Brother(They put on a great Carrier ReUnion)
Jeff Clyman for sponser all those great New England Air Shows
Dan Dameo Great pilot and friend
David Tallichete for the insite of saving so many aircraft
Jeff Ethel (RIP) Great pilot and gave me my first Mustang and T-33 ride
Steve Hinton
Ed Maloney Another of are great collectors
Sue Parish First Lady of USA Warbirds
Michael O’Leary for the Air Classics
The Original CAF founders who started everything here in the States
Colen Palen Old Rhinebeck in the summer theirs nothing like it
I’m sure I’ve missed alot of others but one person I must point out is my Father Edward Rohr who instilled in me the love of Warbirds I would’nt be where I’m at with out his devotion and Love Thanks Dad.:D 😀
By: JetBlast - 25th April 2004 at 00:03
Originally posted by Ashley
:”Duxford doesn’t half employ a load of nutcases..I mean that girl was talking to the aircraft…” 😀
You should hear the obsenities blasted at XX894 sometimes, especially when we have done our best and she still returns unserviceable, I guarantee, many people have.
JDK, I only mentioned Mark H because no one else has.
As for unknowns, well,
Jim Kerr (sadly RIP) what a great tech he was, Guy Hulme (Buccaneer Trust) Dave Thomas, Nev Martin (both Phoenix Aviation), Andrew Barnes, Alan Pontin (both Delta Jets), Barry Pover (Thunder City), Kev Bushell (Hawker Hunter Aviation) & Phil Mann (Yorkshire Air Museum).
Their are so many more, but to list is totally impossible, to those I have missed, the Society knows who you are and we will no doubt make it known when we see you next.
To the rest of you, keep the faith, who knows, one day it maybe you listed here.
Get involved.
By: Snapper - 24th April 2004 at 23:08
You lot. Cranky, demented, sociable, warm, funny and friendly, you have brought a great personal link to aviation to me. My interest was not particularly large to begin with – a mild case. Legends once a year and the odd model / flypast mag. In the 2 or 3 years i’ve been loitering with intent here I have made friends, been privileged to see things, learnt things and been helped a great deal.
So thank you all. You inconsiderate, time-wasting *******s!
By: Yak 11 Fan - 24th April 2004 at 22:58
Without a shadow of doubt the person I would most like to thank is a good friend of mine Maurice Hammond, who not only has allowed me unlimited access to his collection of beautiful aircraft and given great support and encouragement whilst carrying out my recent PPL, but has also offered me great help outside of the aviation world.
Life is good 😀
By: dhfan - 15th March 2004 at 14:38
I’m sure Bruce can, but I beat him to it.
Bill Baird.
I realise now, but didn’t know it at the time, that I saw it as an ankle-biter in one of the blister hangars at Panshanger. I would guess at 1956 or thereabouts.
By: Learning_Slowly - 15th March 2004 at 14:15
Yeah I know Bob well and he is a great bloke, but he wouldnt take kindly to me saying that! Always around when we need him, and sometimes before we have called him..Not met other Bob yet.
By: Moggy C - 15th March 2004 at 14:12
I may be wrong, but I think that Tony Haig-Thomas has done a considerable amount to make / keep Old Warden financially viable. (If I am wrong and it was bimbling along untroubled before his arrival then please accept an immediate retraction)
Can Bruce add the name of the DH employee who hid the Mosquito prototype he was ordered to burn?
Moggy
By: Chipmunk Carol - 15th March 2004 at 14:04
Originally posted by Learning_Slowly
Not another Bob…is he as miserable 🙂
They are both utterly fantastic!
Try smiling at Bob. You will find he smiles back. Guaranteed.
If you frown at him, don’t come crying to me if he’s miserable. 🙂
By: Ashley - 15th March 2004 at 13:54
😮 at Merlin..wish I still did the polishing for real sometimes, I miss the regular interaction I had with the aircraft. I’m sure there was more than one visitor to Duxford during the summer of 2001 who went home thinking “Duxford doesn’t half employ a load of nutcases..I mean that girl was talking to the aircraft…” 😀
By: Learning_Slowly - 15th March 2004 at 13:47
Not another Bob…is he as miserable 🙂
By: Chipmunk Carol - 15th March 2004 at 13:45
Welcome Womanonthefence!
I second Bob – and Bob. I understand there are two Bobs working for ‘two bob’ doing the Duxford refuelling now.
By: Womanonthefence - 15th March 2004 at 12:01
What a lovely idea JDK and what a shame that most people missed the point of your thread. Well done Bob for refuelling in all weather at Duxford!
By: JDK - 13th March 2004 at 23:04
Hi Buccsociety,
Just a clarification – I was hoping that folks would mention the ‘unsung’ worksers, rather than the known names. Not to take anything from Mark Hanna, and there was an entire tribute thread devoted to him not that long ago; but without the groundcrew, restorers, ATC, firemen, (and women) fabrickers etc etc etc, who rarely or ever get a namecheck the pilots and the leaders would just be pushing a formation of red barrows around the tarmac. As (I’m sure) everyone here knows, it’s a team effort – let’s turn the spotlight on the hidden talent, those who go an extra mile to make aviation a greater place…
For instance, those cheerful chaps who pump and pump and pump the manual pump on the fuel truck at Old Warden. Thanks chaps, rather you than me!
Cheers
By: Bahnhaus - 13th March 2004 at 21:50
I agree with Lord Hutton above. 🙂
By: Hatton - 13th March 2004 at 21:41
Not really people in the aviation scene but id thank Director Michael Anderson, Michael Redgrave, Richard Todd etc for making the Dambusters which directly got me interested in Aviation years ago. Particularly lancasters.
Also a thanks to the BBMF groundcrew and pilots!
By: JetBlast - 13th March 2004 at 19:16
Mark (Stringbag), I met JC on many occasions and he was really comitted to what he was doing, great shame to lose him.
I notice with interest that no one has mentioned Mark Hanna, well here goes, MARK HANNA, you could never replace this mans spirit for doing what he loved best.
By: stringbag - 13th March 2004 at 16:11
John Chillingworth and Eric Hayward – both engineering gurus within the classic jet movement.
John sadly passed away a few years ago, he was heavily involved with Source Aviation and OFMC.
M
By: JDK - 13th March 2004 at 15:25
That’s the stuff Fuji.
Most of the posters here are aware of Stephen Grey and Ray Hanna, Tim Wallis etc, but the names you’ve put up, too many won’t have been heard of by too many here.
More please folks.
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