Taking the ‘missing a/c’ thread idea, what about ALL those British maritiime aircraft that we don’t have anymore? It’s a crying shame that there is not a single marine a/c flying worldwide of British origin (or is there?)
One that was ‘preserved’ before being destroyed is this one –
What?
Where? &
When?
(And the regie is wrong btw – that would be TOO easy…)
Oh, and you can include Spitfires if you must – those Mk.V and IX’s on floats could’ve been preserved (or recreated – now THERE’s an idea!)
By: DazDaMan - 17th January 2004 at 16:02
Originally posted by ageorge
And I do believe there will be a video diary available towards the end of the year after Daz manages to get us out of Customs and Excise detention !!!;)
lol – I’m gonna tunnel my way out with a desert spoon, Shawshank style 😉
By: ageorge - 16th January 2004 at 18:28
Originally posted by DazDaMan
http://www.spitfirebuilder.4t.comIt’s a work in progress, old chap, buta VERY serious project!!! 🙂
And I do believe there will be a video diary available towards the end of the year after Daz manages to get us out of Customs and Excise detention !!!;)
By: JDK - 16th January 2004 at 17:27
Daz,
The malicious reporting? Just the Mirror’s gossip columnist getting stuck into Mr Hulton for having a ‘White Elephant’. and other nastier remarks. Their nature, and the columnist’s name I’m pleased to say I can’t remember, having better things to do with my life.
A white elephant in a blue circle subsequently apeared on the tail of the aircraft…
Cheers
By: Arabella-Cox - 16th January 2004 at 11:59
……………..yeah, Mark 12 can’t see the wood for the trees!
By: Mark12 - 16th January 2004 at 11:45
John Cooper,
I guess you were too excited to read the caption. 🙂
It is the Tower Bridge in London by the way. 🙂
Mark
By: DazDaMan - 16th January 2004 at 11:43
Originally posted by JDK
David Burke,The Sunderland ex-G-BJHS of Kermit hasn’t flown for several years and is looking ‘tired’ I understand. Quite a gypsy a/c, but it’s telling that the UK couldn’t keep it; and no, let’s NOT blame the almighty dollar. Edward Hulton, a very British milionare, sold it, in part, thanks to malicious spiteful reporting by the Daily Mirror (a very British newspaper) among others.
What was that, if I may ask?
By: duxfordhawk - 16th January 2004 at 11:32
Only ever saw Sunderland once and it really annoys me to know she in USA and not flying what a waste.
By: Arabella-Cox - 16th January 2004 at 11:22
Mark 12
Brilliant, when were these taken?
By: Mark12 - 16th January 2004 at 09:48
………..and
By: Mark12 - 16th January 2004 at 09:48
JDK
OK OK – No more Spitfires. :rolleyes:
26 September 1982
Mark
By: DazDaMan - 16th January 2004 at 08:23
Good point…!
By: duxfordhawk - 16th January 2004 at 02:05
Originally posted by John Cooper
Sunderland of Kermit WeeksI believe the last time she flew was 1996, could be wrong though.
I can’t see why kermit buys flightworthy aircraft like Sunderland and mossie then not fly them
By: dhfan - 16th January 2004 at 01:29
Edward Hulton was a millionaire when he bought the Sunderland.
By the time it had finished with him, I’m not sure he was!
By: JDK - 15th January 2004 at 22:39
David Burke,
You may claim your prize! Thank you. Also thank you for diverting us out of the Spitfire ‘rut’ (though I did ask for it – it’s OK Daz :p )
The Sunderland ex-G-BJHS of Kermit hasn’t flown for several years and is looking ‘tired’ I understand. Quite a gypsy a/c, but it’s telling that the UK couldn’t keep it; and no, let’s NOT blame the almighty dollar. Edward Hulton, a very British milionare, sold it, in part, thanks to malicious spiteful reporting by the Daily Mirror (a very British newspaper) among others.
Poor isn’t it! So, a maritime race, on an island, with a glorious maritime heritage, and not even one historic amphibian.
Coupla Grumman Geese passed through, plus a Tiger on floats in the 70s, and a Beaver or two, but British? Nah.
Any other pis? Thought we’d have a Princess pass through by now…
By: Arabella-Cox - 15th January 2004 at 22:09
Sunderland of Kermit Weeks
I believe the last time she flew was 1996, could be wrong though.
By: DazDaMan - 15th January 2004 at 22:07
http://www.spitfirebuilder.4t.com
It’s a work in progress, old chap, buta VERY serious project!!! 🙂
By: Merlin3945 - 15th January 2004 at 21:56
Originally posted by DazDaMan
Well, I was thinking more along the lines of 120hp to allow for the drag of the floats – and my Spit’s a bit over half-scale. 19ft to be exact….!
Only 2 questions for you DAZ
1 where do you fly it?
and
2 When can I see it?
By: DazDaMan - 15th January 2004 at 19:56
A Sunderland – or does Kermit Weeks fly his regularly?
By: David Burke - 15th January 2004 at 19:54
Guess it’s the Supermarine Sea Eagle that was burnt in 1954.
Her real registration was G-EBGR – she was painted as ‘ES’.
She was preserved by BOAC from 1949 – storage problems at Heston spelled her end .
By: DazDaMan - 15th January 2004 at 19:46
Well, I was thinking more along the lines of 120hp to allow for the drag of the floats – and my Spit’s a bit over half-scale. 19ft to be exact….!
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