Shamelessly posted from elsewhere today, what could have been a fabulous time-warp moment.
Following the usual “aircraft four miles south of Winchester southbound, are you on frequency?” and the subsequent, “we have an unidentified aircraft in the zone”, and the rerouting of nsome inbounds, on the Solent Approach frequency at lunchtime today, a slightly unusual outcome…
Also on frequency, the RN historic flight Seafury offers, “would you like me to intercept?” The controller was somewhat taken aback and was noncommittal in her reply. Sure enough, a few minutes later we hear the slightly more amazing information, “It appears to be a Beaufighter or Mosquito”. The controller is now thoroughly confused and asks for more information. “It’s a high performance twin engine fighter”, offers the Seafury. “Did you get a call sign?” asks the controller. “No but it’s in camouflage with yellow spinners”, advises the Seafury
Moggy
By: Mike J - 3rd September 2013 at 15:51
It already has one 🙂
By: ollieholmes - 3rd September 2013 at 15:46
Didnt one of the Mustangs carry a cow ‘kill’ markings after loosing its canopy the other year or am i going mad?
On that note i wonder if Shuttleworths Sea Hurricane will sport a kill marking soon.
By: ericmunk - 3rd September 2013 at 13:45
I wonder if they both have the kills under the cockpit.
I know the Dutch B-25 flew with a crossed-out pidgeon under the cockpit, next to the mission markings after a birdstrike took out a glass nose panel on take off. Must have been the last B-25 kill in anger 😉
By: Moggy C - 3rd September 2013 at 13:28
I fear there is a precedent, a well known French pilot that bust the London TMA when distracted by an airship (!) and ended with a 12 month suspension from the DGAC at the rquest of the CAA
Moggy
By: mike currill - 3rd September 2013 at 12:21
Currently, yes.
But in reality it could be quite a serious matter for the French pilot. If Solent whinge hard enough, the CAA could contact the DGAC then a suspension of his licence is quite a possibility.
Moggy
Given the French attitude to the weight limits for microlights I seriously doubt the DGAC would take any action. I get the impression their attitude is “As long as it hasn’t killed anyone it’s OK”.
By: Collis - 3rd September 2013 at 12:08
Was that deemed to be the Skyraiders last kill then .
I wonder if they both have the kills under the cockpit.
Did the ‘Mosquito’ land anywhere else or buzz Hatfield or Sailsbury Hall. Would have turned a view heads if it landed at Duxford.
By: trumper - 3rd September 2013 at 11:11
I thought the Sea Fury’s last kill was when one tipped a Fokker Triplane on it’s nose with it’s propwash the day we lost BBD at Duxford.
Was that deemed to be the Skyraiders last kill then .
By: Moggy C - 3rd September 2013 at 10:26
Currently, yes.
But who can blame the pilot at the weekend if he quietly slipped the gun button ring from ‘Safe’ to ‘Fire’ ?
But in reality it could be quite a serious matter for the French pilot. If Solent whinge hard enough, the CAA could contact the DGAC then a suspension of his licence is quite a possibility.
The chances are he was talking to London Info on our lamentable ‘Basic Service’ and thought that what was provided equates to his expectations of an FIS from Paris Info. Regrettably the two things are quite different animals.
Moggy
By: Collis - 3rd September 2013 at 10:06
I thought the Sea Fury’s last kill was when one tipped a Fokker Triplane on it’s nose with it’s propwash the day we lost BBD at Duxford.
By: mike currill - 3rd September 2013 at 08:46
That’s brightened my working day somewhat.:highly_amused:
By: Arabella-Cox - 2nd September 2013 at 14:23
“It appears to be a Beaufighter or Mosquito”. The controller is now thoroughly confused and asks for more information. “It’s a high performance twin engine fighter”,
An Aircraft recognition session seems to be called for.
By: Petedcollins - 2nd September 2013 at 12:49
Shamelessly posted from elsewhere today, what could have been a fabulous time-warp moment.
Moggy
Just simply brilliant…
By: Bager1968 - 2nd September 2013 at 05:46
http://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/2011/04/26/video-mosquito-34-scale-replica-maiden-flight/
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?117183-French-Mosquito-replica-photos
By: Mike J - 1st September 2013 at 22:20
Scale replica Mosquito
By: Creaking Door - 1st September 2013 at 22:02
I’m thoroughly confused too…..high-performance twin-engined fighter…..camouflaged….?
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