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  • July 9, 2015 at 8:57 pm in reply to: P-51 Mustang operations on aircraft carriers #865982
    Bradburger
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    The Mustang looked like it would be good for carrier ops. Wonder why they didn’t pursue it?

    The main reason why it was never pursued was that the low speed lateral control on the Mustang wasn’t very good, and therefore it was deemed unsatisfactory for carrier operations.

    And, as John points out, the taking Iwo Jima no doubt played it’s part as well.

    Still, an interesting project, and always fascinating to see the pics and hear about the history of the trials.

    Cheers

    Paul

    July 5, 2015 at 1:14 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #870421
    Bradburger
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    Spitfire IX heading roughly in the direction of Portsmouth about 15 minutes ago.

    And now heading back to (Biggin) I assume, a few minutes ago, as it looked like it was either TA805, or MK912, probably the latter.

    Cheers

    Paul

    July 5, 2015 at 12:44 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #870434
    Bradburger
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    Spitfire IX heading roughly in the direction of Portsmouth about 15 minutes ago.

    Cheers

    Paul

    July 2, 2015 at 7:39 pm in reply to: Shuttleworth sold out 5 July #872802
    Bradburger
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    Hope the Vulcan doesn’t scrub..I predict a riot.

    And I was hoping the sell out was due to the presence of the Blenheim! :rolleyes:

    Looks like I’ll be doing something else on Sunday!

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 27, 2015 at 7:04 pm in reply to: Farnborough down the centre line June 27 2015 #456713
    Bradburger
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    Nice pics Anna.

    Apparently they flew over mid morning en route to Goodwood, Then I saw them earlier this afternoon, I assume coming from their flypast at Guildford, and then off for one at Bordon.

    I note Red 10 was a bit behind the rest of the formation!

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 27, 2015 at 3:55 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #877155
    Bradburger
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    BBMF Spitfire P7350 heading for the Guildford Armed Forces Day about ten minutes ago.

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 26, 2015 at 5:15 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #877942
    Bradburger
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    Just caught a glimpse of a Spitfire to the west of us heading roughly in the direction of Goodwood a few minutes ago.

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 24, 2015 at 10:53 pm in reply to: Short Spitfire display #878667
    Bradburger
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    TE311 4-DV maybe, she was out and about tonight

    That makes sense!

    Thanks Fluffy.

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 24, 2015 at 10:39 pm in reply to: Short Spitfire display #878797
    Bradburger
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    I’ve just witnessed a short display by a clipped wing Spitfire AD-V over Boscombe Down! 😀

    Did anybody else see it?

    Ummm…

    Codes ‘AD-V’?

    Could it have been the recently restored MK.V ‘Mable’ EE602 ‘DV-V’, which made it’s first flight a few weeks ago, but now fitted with clipped wings?

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 16, 2015 at 10:42 pm in reply to: Doodlebug. Northchapel west sussex. #885946
    Bradburger
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    Thanks for that Paul. I have the Northchapel book I think you’re refering to….. But oddly theres no mention in there either!

    Indeed, I was looking at it not long ago, and don’t recall seeing any mention of it, but thought I might have missed it!

    Looking at the 1944 WSAOMB again for the 17th July, I missed the first report of the incident on at the bottom of the last page, timed at 08:05 which reads “1 fly reported, T.O. 07:55, casualties not known, 2 cottages demolished”.

    And thanks to Andy for the additional information.

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 16, 2015 at 10:16 pm in reply to: Doodlebug. Northchapel west sussex. #886083
    Bradburger
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    After doing some quick googling, I found PDF copies of the ‘West Sussex Action Officer’s Minute Books’, on the West Sussex County Council website.

    There is an entry in the 1944 book on the 17th of July at 09:15, which makes note of two casualties at Northchapel – 1 adult, and 1 baby, but no cause.

    West Sussex Action Officer’s Minute Books

    1944 Book

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 16, 2015 at 9:49 pm in reply to: Doodlebug. Northchapel west sussex. #886096
    Bradburger
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    Hi mikkin59

    As an ex Northchapel resident, albeit it post war, I’ll ask my Gran when I see her this week if she knows anything about it.

    She also has a book on Northchapel, so I’ll see if anything is in there about it.

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 16, 2015 at 5:11 pm in reply to: Seafire MkIII PP972 first flight? #886319
    Bradburger
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    Nice to hear!

    Congratulations to all involved in getting this machine back in the air after so many stops and starts.

    Cheers

    Paul

    June 11, 2015 at 4:49 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #891250
    Bradburger
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    Grey or silver Stampe heading northeast a few minutes ago.

    Cheers

    Paul

    May 15, 2015 at 7:57 pm in reply to: Spitfire EE602 First flight this afternoon #910930
    Bradburger
    Participant

    Fantastic news, and a nice surprise! 🙂

    Congratulations to all at BHHH.

    (I didn’t realise it was this close to flying).

    Nice to see it was restored with the early type horn balance elevator, 10 inch wheels, and large cannon blisters.

    I hope other MKV rebuilds/restorations will follow suit!

    Cheers

    Paul

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