Someone down my local flying club who is in the Vulcan Club has placed a large poster inviting us all to part with our cash to help towards raise this ‘missing’ amount. I for one will not be contributing. It was IMHO a complete waste of time from the start.

Martin

Only ran into T-6 Flyer, buying books and models as usual, although what I think he really wanted was a German Military uniform. He seemed rather taken with the people dressed up in World War 2 period clothing.
Derek

Ja, Ja very funny. Its a bit of an on going thing between my friends. I’ve always had an interest in German second-line types (especially the Jungmann and the captured NAA.57s and 64s) and have over the years built up a considerably large book and model collection as a result.

Once when I was still living at home, I used to buy the daily evening paper and in there one day someone was advertising a German Officer’s uniform. I duly ringed it (just for interests sake…honest), but my Mum sat down to have a little read and noticed the pen mark and without saying a word went into my room and went through my wardrobes to see if I had bought the uniform. As my parents lived through the war, they cant see my interest in Luftwaffe trainers and so must have thought I was taking things a little too far. Would have been terrible, if they came home one day and caught me parading around the house in those funny trousers.

So, the story still continues…………

Martin

T3 had lots of Harvards in it…..need I say more 🙂

Martin

Very nice photos indeed.

I havent been to an airshow for years, but yesterday thoroughly enjoyed the display, although it was a little on the cold side. At one time had to sit in the plane just to keep warm!!

Martin

Now are all you Auster guys going to bring your aircraft to Henstridge on 26th? I hope to be there in anticipation of seeing the Auster Crofton, Chrislea Skyjeep and Aeronca. :rolleyes:

Think its a date marked on the Eggesford calendar!! We all went last year from what I can remember (weather wasnt that good and for some reason went in one aeroplane (G-AMMS) and came back in MK.III G-AREI!

Martin

Yeh, i think you can, but depends what era the diorama is.

Wartime ?

Well 1960s film ‘wartime’. Mr ChampMagic very kindly suggested that as I had all those Harvard kits and knowing my love for the aeroplane, I could build a replica of the ‘Where Eagles Dare‘ snowplough scene. Somehow I dont think I could bear wrecking so many kits! 🙂

Martin

The ‘Piper Cub’ is an Aeronca L-3B Observer.

Martin

I fear that Branscombe could have done with more arm wavers…..

I agree….especially down your end, but remember everyone was a volunteer and therefore we cant thank them enough for that. The chap there was called in at very short notice (normally its just me, but this year I just couldnt do it). Dont think it was his fault at all. One year in the past I had the same problem as on Sunday (lack of space) and had to park the P-51Ds against the hedge where the Stearmans were. Not ideal of course as they were close to the public, but space is a premium at Branscombe.

Martin