Wow how do you manage that is it a case of not what you know but who 😉 😉

I did all the research into having the aeroplane repainted from looking like a St Ivel shape yoghurt back into its original 1950s colour scheme. It may be a case of who you know, but nearly all the flying that I’ve done is cause I’ve worked for it in some way or another. I’ve now sadly flown 1201 times in 223 types ranging from flex wing microlights to classics and warbirds.

I hate asking for rides, and only did it once when I was about 14 and the pilot (it was an Auster 9 of all things) told me to go away or words to that effect as the first one began with a ‘F’ and since then I kind of think its rude to ask. I’d rather do something in return as to the aircraft’s history etc. A lot of doors have opened this way and now looking back I am very glad in all that I have done.

Best wishes,

Martin

That may be for a certain reason. Ssshhhhhhh dont tell a soul its on!! 🙂

Martin

The record card does state – overseas – but no indication of where she went. Although another Mustang which is close in serial number did venture to warmer climes, it cant be assumed from what I have that there is no indication as to what units she served with in WW2. I had this problem when researching the history of another British P-51D, when out of the blue some ‘records’ were found saying that it had seen combat service. I for one am always very curious as to what the sources are.

Martin

I suppose for me it has to be my first one at about the age of 7 or 8 at of all places Swansea. All I can remember was that it was a horrible day and the Vulcan broke cloud at a low altitude. After that it was the superb St Athan shows and then lots more over the years.

Now have no interest at all in going to an airshow. Been to so many over the last twenty years on both sides of the fence, that find it all just a little on the boring side and now just stick to going flying and the odd Fly-in.

Martin

Possibly, but would you care to elaborate whats happening at Eggesford ? Or is it a private pow-wow ?

The following weekend is the (previously postponed) VJ day airsho at Dunkeswell with Sea Fury, BBMF, Catalina, C-47, Pembroke, 2x JP’s, An-2, and Miles duo all booked to appear, so maybe you or the Auster guys will be there also ?

TT…. do Anson’s count ? 😉

The Auster ‘thing’ is open to all lovers of aeroplanes. Its not advertised in the flying magazines, due to the fact that its only really for Austers and Beagles, but anyone passing is more than welcome to come and say hello. Where else in the world can you see 4 airworthy Auster Mk.9s, the sole remaining Alpine and Chrislea Sky Jeep, the famous G-AMMS, Lycoming power Autocar, the Mk.III, a AOP.6, 2 Chipmunks, Broussard, the Phoenix Duet and more and more Austers.

As to Dunkeswell as its only just down the road, think that we will be going. Think it was cancelled last year due to the cost of policing the site. Shame.

Martin

….and dont forget i’ve got nearly a dozen assorted Harvards/Texans waiting here for you Martin. 😮

And I’ve got this Victor sitting here too. Perhaps over the weekend of the Auster event at Eggesford when Mr Langham is down our way?

Martin

How did you guess……………no the Broussard!

Martin