I can understand how you would have missed it then as at that size the text would have been v difficult to decipher!
Not sure why you’re asking as the video credit by the owner at the end identifies it as Bu 64107 msn 2177. This means it is N9825Z. If you need more details here is a link to an external image:
http://www.warbirdregistry.org/pbyregistry/pby-64107.html
As this is the Historic forum, it might have been of interest to add that the HAC’s de Havilland DH.9 is scheduled to make it’s debut public appearance. It will be roaded in and displayed statically according to this FB message from them:
https://www.facebook.com/HACDH9/posts/649823451883037
Looks like you did catch some of the canopy leaving the scene! If you look at the following link the thread on UKAR includes some amazing pictures taken at precisely the moment the incident occurred! http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=78017
Hang on …. so what you are saying is that you bought an advance ticket, but didn’t take trouble to look at the comprehensive listing available on the same website explaining what would be on show? You then comment after the event that: “not even the Lancaster showed up or a B25”. Hardly surprising as they were never scheduled to do so. I don’t go to music concerts then moan because the artists I paid to see aren’t joined on stage by unexpected guests I would also have liked to have seen!
“Two of something in close formation headed that way about 16.10 over Hatfield. Too far away to tell what sadly.”
If we’re not careful we could be fly spotting.
Some nice footage. If these are representing WWII European Theatre then Pilatus P-2 is an interloper, the type not having been used by the Swiss AF until 1946!
“I Remember the Dan Air 727’s well, did any other UK airline fly the 727’s ?”
British Airways leased and operated at least one American Trans Air example. It retained US registration but flew with British Airways titles. I have images of it visiting Jersey.
I gave an answer to Mark’s question. I have never claimed to have SV engineering knowledge myself. The SV folk have a difficult enough path ahead without negativity being heaped upon them. I have no idea whether the SV will fly again, as my crystal ball gazing is not as up to the standard of some others’.
“Hmm!
Skid damage aside that looks like a lot of corrosion for a serviceable aircraft….or am I missing something?
Mark”
Yes, you are missing the detailed information about the state of this item and engineering experience on the Sea Vixen to enable you to form such a judgement, which is most unhelpful.
C-141 deliveries didn’t start until 1965 so must be post then unless it was a prototype.
Superb set of photos David – the final one could be mistaken for a period shot.
Thanks for the update and great to see the P-51 continues to be a visitor to Wellesbourne.
Glad you got the image sharing sorted – it brings the thread to life! 🙂
Not only did the pilot’s incredible and selfless airmanship save the aircraft but it brought it back to base. This was so important, as the emergency response teams and engineering resources there are well versed in dealing with the hazards associated with military hardware and the best way to recover such aircraft- without inflicting further damage (once it is certain the crew are safe). Had this been an away landing, then the future for the Vixen could have been sealed.