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February 1, 2014 at 10:53 am in reply to: RAF Museum – Oman #991981

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Careful or you’ll unintentionally start a rumour that the WWII one at Cosford is off to the Middle East!

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February 1, 2014 at 1:47 am in reply to: The Even Newer (2014) Wot Plane? Quiz Thread. Rules In Post #1 #992039

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Morane-Saulnier M.S.603

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January 31, 2014 at 8:22 pm in reply to: How Low Can You Go? (2014) #992314

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It appears to be a Portuguese AF TB-30 Epsilon.

January 31, 2014 at 11:33 am in reply to: The Even Newer (2014) Wot Plane? Quiz Thread. Rules In Post #1 #992798

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That’s it – over to you Thomas :applause:

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January 30, 2014 at 5:43 pm in reply to: C-47 Help Thread 2014 -News of C-47 Coming to the UK #993465

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Adrian it’s made clear on their website that they intend to operate it, see relevant section where they state:

“The long term plan is to operate the aircraft from its original WWII base (Membury) as a flying memorial to all those who gave their lives in the name of our freedom.”

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January 30, 2014 at 4:38 pm in reply to: Invasion stripes on Lancasters #993493

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Interesting background about US ships and pilots here: http://www.hampshireairfields.co.uk/airfields/los2.html

January 30, 2014 at 12:24 am in reply to: Invasion stripes on Lancasters #993967

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Wiki provides this explanation but that doesn’t guarantee accuracy of course: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_stripes

January 29, 2014 at 10:24 pm in reply to: The Even Newer (2014) Wot Plane? Quiz Thread. Rules In Post #1 #994154

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Any ideas?

January 27, 2014 at 5:25 pm in reply to: The Even Newer (2014) Wot Plane? Quiz Thread. Rules In Post #1 #996661

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KZ.III

January 26, 2014 at 10:32 pm in reply to: Where is this Vulcan? #997398

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From the serial position and scheme it could be VX770 the prototype – could it be a trials visit?

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January 26, 2014 at 9:17 pm in reply to: The Helicopter Museum update #997407

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Thanks for that feedback heli1. I always knew G-ARVN as the Servotech Grasshopper but I noticed that the CAA website now records it as built by Servotech but with type designation as shown in my original post. I think there’s been some revisionism in their more recent records as looking at the original record cards held by the CAA it was indeed initially registered with the designation you quote. So thanks for clarifying its proper name! It sounds like I’ll never get to see it as it must have moved down the restoration queue a few times over the years. I do though appreciate all of the effort and resources that continue to go into your superb collection – keep up the good work.

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January 26, 2014 at 8:11 pm in reply to: Strathallan Aircraft Collection – latter days #997458

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Lovely idea for a thread and your pictures are very evocative.

Although Sir William had many Ansons, WD413 was never in his nor his collection’s ownership AFAIK, although it evidently lodged at Strathallan for a while. It was registered to Gordon Fraser from entry onto the civilian register as G-BFIR up until being taken on by Air Atlantique. It is still active as G-VROE and with us as part of the CAF fleet.

Mr Fraser did have another Anson which was kept at private non-airfield premises. When I visited Mr Fraser there it was then very near to the end of a long restoration to airworthy status but never did fly again as it was exported to a Museum in the Middle East, where it became a static exhibit. It remains on display there in a representative airline scheme.

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January 26, 2014 at 3:18 pm in reply to: Wyvern by aviation artist Lucio Perinotto #997690

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The artist Lucio Perinotto who created the original image mentioned by the OP is featured in the following site where you can see a picture of him at work. His handling of light is incredible which is a skill I admire (likewise the abilities of UK artist Keith Woodcock to create atmosphere).
http://www.goldencreekstudio.com/dessinateurs/perinotto.htm

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January 26, 2014 at 2:42 pm in reply to: The Helicopter Museum update #997864

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Always good to hear an update. Can you please confirm the present status of G-ARVN Cierva CR.LTH1 Grasshopper 1? Not to be confused with the Grasshopper II which you also have but is a completely different design.

I have seen a photo of ‘RVN in store at Weston only a few years back. It’s been with the museum for many years but SFAIK never on display. When I visited the museum last year the volunteers I spoke to who we’re working on airframes had no knowledge of G-ARVN and suggested it may be held inside a container. The Grasshopper 1 was an interesting concept – will it ever see the light of day or is it doomed to obscurity?

Here is a link to a thread which appeared on Pprune and illustrates the two Grasshopper types.
http://www.pprune.org/aviation-history-nostalgia/434759-strange-helicopter-redhill.html

Tim

January 23, 2014 at 5:58 pm in reply to: The Even Newer (2014) Wot Plane? Quiz Thread. Rules In Post #1 #1000307

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Not wishing to hijack the thread, would anybody be able to identify this little nipper I came across last week in Spain?

I believe the Spanish aircraft in Eric’s photo is. a Piel Diamant …..but could we please return to the core thread as AA’s contribution still needs an answer. :confused:

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