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  • August 25, 2013 at 5:53 pm in reply to: Russian Federation Air Force Museum, Moscow #970747
    minisandfords
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    Wow…just wow! Imagine getting inside some of those things! Speaking of copying, they even have Concorde-ski!

    August 19, 2013 at 11:48 pm in reply to: Found this piston on beach- is it aviation?! #976413
    minisandfords
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    Yes, thought it was probably maritime rather than aviation. Thanks anyway!

    June 24, 2013 at 11:10 pm in reply to: On this day 19 years ago… B52 crash! #949783
    minisandfords
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    Wasn’t meaning any disrespect to anyone- just saw link on Wikipedia and thought it an interesting/sad/poignant (from point if view of families) story. Very interesting also about the CRM stuff.

    Didn’t mean to cause offence.

    June 24, 2013 at 8:01 pm in reply to: On this day 19 years ago… B52 crash! #950089
    minisandfords
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    Yes, the Wikipedia article tells the story pretty well- the less said about the pilot the better I think. As it said, he killed all the rest of the crew, including the man whose final flight it was before retiring. Horrible.

    June 16, 2013 at 8:30 pm in reply to: Cockpitfest 2013 – Newark Air Museum #958522
    minisandfords
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    Would just like to say a big thanks to all who organised and exhibited today! My son and I had a fantastic time! Highlights for me were the fly past, the Tornado cockpit, and speaking to the guy with Vulcan cockpit XA903 in his barn! Brilliant!

    June 13, 2013 at 10:43 pm in reply to: East Midlands Aeropark #961767
    minisandfords
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    Good place! Went to open cockpit day last year- inside Nimrod is great, as is listening to stories of “top secret equipment from it being found in a skip!”

    June 8, 2013 at 10:12 pm in reply to: Merlin Flying Club June 2013 #968208
    minisandfords
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    Just like to say what a fantastic afternoon my and and I had! Wonderful, friendly, and great value! Congratulations to all those involved in organising this!

    January 25, 2013 at 6:42 pm in reply to: RAF Battle of Britain song film – cringe worthy? #946174
    minisandfords
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    In my opinion, the HH team are utter geniuses. As a primary teacher I regularly use their videos, and we even have them in the car to listen to! BoB on is ace. WW2 but not aviation related in the Land Girls song, and for utter hilarity try the Kings and Queens song.

    Brilliant.

    January 21, 2013 at 4:04 pm in reply to: Playground airframes #952862
    minisandfords
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    Thanks! Wonder about it’s future…?

    January 21, 2013 at 3:39 pm in reply to: Playground airframes #952877
    minisandfords
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    Yes, I read about those aircraft classrooms! As a primary teacher myself i think that would be amazing- you wouldn’t get me (or my kids) out of it!

    Just read up on XS919- interesting story! Wonder where it is now though (beyond in the care of HHA?)

    Andrew

    January 21, 2013 at 1:16 pm in reply to: Playground airframes #953206
    minisandfords
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    Reminds me of a place near Nottingham, originally called Wonderland but now Wheelgates. Was owned by an aviation enthusiast, had a Hurricane replica and a Lightning (XS919). Also had loads of old machinery to play on (Merryweather fire engine with ladder extended, old trawler to play in and various other bits which always felt like they were about to collapse into a pile of rust, which only added to the fun!

    Sadly sold to someone who changed the name to Wheelgates now and got rid of most of it, including the Lightning (not sure where it is now?), much more sanitised and consequently less fun!

    January 21, 2013 at 1:08 pm in reply to: The ultimate Messerschmitt,, (humor) #953214
    minisandfords
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    As usual, though, the comparative Spitfire is better…

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/7952174/Battle-of-Britain-test-Spitfire-versus-Messerschmitt.html

    December 16, 2012 at 10:43 pm in reply to: Public Service Broadcasting: The War Room #1006254
    minisandfords
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    Absolutely brilliant band. Got War Room a while ago, loads more of their stuff on YouTube- check out Protect and survive!
    Lucky enough to see them live in Derby a couple of weeks ago- brilliant! Album is out next year according to Twitter feed @PSB_HQ.

    September 25, 2012 at 11:31 pm in reply to: Midland Air Museum,23/9/2012 #1026013
    minisandfords
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    Impressed with the Viscount! Was lying sadly on the ground with wings next to it last time I visited, so they’ve worked hard on that! Great stuff.
    I too like Midland Air Museum a lot- the open cockpit policy (Vulcan/Argosy/Viscount open for no extra fee) is great.

    September 25, 2012 at 11:31 pm in reply to: Midland Air Museum,23/9/2012 #1039688
    minisandfords
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    Impressed with the Viscount! Was lying sadly on the ground with wings next to it last time I visited, so they’ve worked hard on that! Great stuff.
    I too like Midland Air Museum a lot- the open cockpit policy (Vulcan/Argosy/Viscount open for no extra fee) is great.

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