Page 415 – Key Publishing

Snapper

Forum Replies Created

Viewing 15 posts - 6,211 through 6,225 (of 6,311 total)

← 1 2 3 … 414 415 416 … 419 420 421 →

Author

Posts
December 5, 2002 at 3:02 pm in reply to: Flight Lieutenant Campbell, 609 (WR) Sqn. #2099356

Snapper
Participant

RE: Flight Lieutenant Campbell, 609 (WR) Sqn.

Thanks source!

December 5, 2002 at 2:11 pm in reply to: Flight Lieutenant Campbell, 609 (WR) Sqn. #2099373

Snapper
Participant

RE: Flight Lieutenant Campbell, 609 (WR) Sqn.

WOW!!!

Thanks ever so much Paul! That is superb, just what I needed, plus more. I really appreciate it. The information will be used on a Roll of Honour that will be put up once I complete the website I am working on (July hopefully). It’s great to have as much info as possible. Thanks again,

Mark.

December 5, 2002 at 12:36 am in reply to: A question on filmscanners #2099413

Snapper
Participant

RE: A question on filmscanners

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-12-02 AT 00:37 AM (GMT)]Adobe Photoshop 7, that’s the best. I used to have Photosuite (bought for a particular gimmick) but it doesn’t give a good enough result.

Larger film sizes are fine with good flatbeds, tonight’s work/play with an early xmas gift of negs – My Epson 1640 with Film adaptor, and a 6×9 neg from a 1930’s Kodak 620 Camera:

(Anyone going to tell me what / where / when / who? LOL)
Attachments:

December 4, 2002 at 11:32 pm in reply to: A question on filmscanners #2099420

Snapper
Participant

RE: A question on filmscanners

For physically cleaning them, you have a problem! Try some Isopropyl alcohol or Pec 12 – if you can get them. I can get Pec 12 from a supplier, so if you get stuck, email me. But ask most UK photolabs if they order from Tudor, will be able to order some for you. Get the Pec pads too. take care not to scratch them.

By cleaning, I actually meant the post scan dust / scratch removal neccesary to make them look good.. I use the clone tool in Adobe Photoshop, and the Photoshop dust removal plug-in from Polaroid (a free download). That, and a bit of time, sorts it out!

December 4, 2002 at 10:35 pm in reply to: A question on filmscanners #2099425

Snapper
Participant

RE: A question on filmscanners

Roger, you are a pro if I recall, yes? If so, would you buy a Vivitar lens as opposed to a Canon/Nikon lens just because it was cheaper? And would you expect the same results?

What are your needs for a film scanner? If you want to scan a fair ammount of negatives or slides, but you want to do it to a standard where you can make prints incomparable to those direct from film, then don’t bother with the Primefilm. If you want to just put pics onthe web, then a Primefilm, or even a film adaptor on a flatbed will be sufficient. If you have the cash spare, and wish to archive large amounts, get the Nikon LS4000 with the batch-feeder / roll film holder. If you want to do a lot of scanning of film, but not hundreds at a time (and its the cleaning that takes the time) then go for the Canon FS4000 US. both are 4000 dpi scanners, both are comparable, and both will give 12″ x 18″ prints from Velvia that are stunning. I know, I have some. I went for the Canon, and can do 4 mounted slides or 6 negs at a time. Get a decent scsi card and cables, and you will save time and get less noise than with the usb connections. (The Nikon comes with Firewire). If you haven’t got a lot of RAM, then get some. I am running 800mb, with twin 866 Mhz PIII’s and a 45 GB hard-drive. A decent hard-drive is useful, as is processing speed, and a CD-Writer is a must.

A friend has a Primefilm, and I’m afraid that there is no comparison. But he doesn’t need to do what I need to do, and isn’t doing it commercially. I am, and I believe you are too from memory. He’s quite happy with it, because it fills a need. I’m happy with mine because it makes me money and gives me superb results.

Bottom line, get the Primefilm, and then buy the better one in a few months when you exhaust its capabilities, or jump in at the deep end first and buy once.

Regards,

Mark.

December 3, 2002 at 9:11 pm in reply to: A surprise on Remembrance Sunday. #2099530

Snapper
Participant

RE: Tom writes some more…

I couldn’t ask for more? I could:

From Roy Payne’s son Mike, who spoke to him last week about his role in the engagement, copied and pasted for your interest.

“He and de Selys were scambled to help out the previous pilots, and he
reckons it probably took about ten minutes to reach the MTBs, flying to mid-Channel at about 300 mph.

He said:- “Just as we flew overhead the MTB’s, we couldn’t believe our luck; just about two miles ahead we spotted a very old Junkers 52 three-engined transport plane heading North, just inside the French coastline. We headed towards it, but fantastic flak came up at us from the coastal defences. As we were concentrating so hard on the JU 52 we made the classic mistake; we stopped scanning the sky for enemy aircraft. In those few seconds, I saw tracer flash over my wings from behind. We both broke away suddenly. I turned steeply then saw them (the FW190’s) go up into cloud. I followed them in, and on re-emerging saw two planes. I thought the one in front of
the other was Jean, so I called out to him on the radio. Then I opened fire on the closest of the two and saw my shells rip into his wing and lots of white smoke emerge from the fuselage. I thought I couldn’t claim it as destroyed because I hadn’t seen it hit the water, however on returning to Manston the Intelligence boys gave it to me. I think they wanted to keep the numbers up. Afterwards, de Selys and I wondered whether the JU52 was there as a decoy, but quickly realised that logistically it would have been impossible. It turned out that Jean’s was not one of the pair of aircraft that I saw emerging from the cloud, as he had corkscrewed away.”

Dad says that after that day he insisted that no tracer rounds were everloaded on his aircraft, because it really takes away the element of
surprise.”

December 2, 2002 at 9:11 pm in reply to: Flight Lieutenant Campbell, 609 (WR) Sqn. #2099707

Snapper
Participant

RE: Flight Lieutenant Campbell, 609 (WR) Sqn.

Guess not. Worth a shot though, eh? I must admit, it’s way out of my time band. Hell, if it ain’t a single engined propellor driven camo painted gun carrier, then its a bus. And if it ain’t got a scoop under the chin, well, it just ain’t good enough……

December 2, 2002 at 9:05 pm in reply to: RAF Squadron Markings. #2099711

Snapper
Participant

RE: RAF Squadron Markings.

While we are on the subject, has anyone got a GOOD pic of the 123 Wing badge? I have a really poor b/w copy pic of it on the hard-drive at work, but I really want a decent one, preferably in colour

Also, if any of you want VERY GOOD QUALITY and NOT OVER-PRICED blazer badges – I got a superb one of guess whom – then try this site:

http://www.badgeofpride.com/

I got fast friendly and helpful service from this guy, so I am more than pleased to reccomend him. My badge has a lovely weight to it, is very well made, and was supplied on a square of felt.

December 2, 2002 at 8:55 pm in reply to: Burried wrecks : some for the future diggers #2099713

Snapper
Participant

RE: Burried wrecks : some for the future diggers

Which is why old Noddy on the right is walking around the place in full NBC gear.

I reckon it was friendly fire from ‘The Corps’

(The Dental Corps.)

December 1, 2002 at 5:25 pm in reply to: British camouflage patterns #2099862

Snapper
Participant

RE: British camouflage patterns

I had an order today from the local base for 70000 litres of B&Q Desert Storm Vinyl Matt (pink to you and I) – hopefully the delivery will be in this week. I wonder what that was all about?

December 1, 2002 at 3:40 pm in reply to: RAF Squadron Markings. #2099891

Snapper
Participant

RE: RAF Squadron Markings.

609 (West Riding) Squadron had the White Rose of Yorkshire, and crossed huntings horns (which replaced the initial idea of a bugle.) The motto ‘Tally Ho’ replaced ‘Scramble’ when it was found to be too difficult to translate the latter into latin…

It was designed by Sgt Cloves and Cpl Summerscales in a competition run by the then CO, Michael Robinson, and approved in November 1941.
Attachments:

November 29, 2002 at 6:14 pm in reply to: A surprise on Remembrance Sunday. #2099968

Snapper
Participant

RE: Tom writes some more…

Ha. Another half page in this weeks, for corrections of my errors and additions to the previous piece (though the Mercury made two more mistakes at least!)and guess what?

I have made contact with Johnny’s sister, and the farmer now owning the Wisemans old place (who himself did 27 ops as a gunner in Lancasters, and who’s cousin died as a Blenheim pilot) has written back to me with a very positive reply to my request for a site for the memorial…

Not too bad, eh?

November 26, 2002 at 11:04 am in reply to: A surprise on Remembrance Sunday. #2100069

Snapper
Participant

RE: Tom writes some more…

Found these now:

Typhoons Win Fighter Battle

Four FW190’s were shot down over the Channel yesterday afternoon by a Scotsman, two Belgians and a Polish pilot. Two of our pilots are missing.
Six pilots from the West Riding of Yorkshire Auxiliary Squadron were over the Channel in their Typhoons when they saw a couple of high-speed launches being attacked by five or six FW 190’s. The Typhoons sailed in and a “dog-fight” developed.
One of the Belgians had already shot down two FW 190’s and yesterday he doubled his score.

News Chronicle, 15th February 1943.

Typhoons to rescue: four F.W.s down

Four F.W.190’s were shot down for a cost of two R.A.F. planes in fights over the Channel yesterday. In one fight Typhoons of the West Riding Auxiliary Squadron broke up an attack by six F.W.190s on two high-speed launches.

Daily Express, 18th February 1943.

TYPHOONS ROUT NEWEST NAZI FIGHTERS
F.W.s Routed While Attacking Launches

The battles of the F.W.s began when six pilots from the West Riding of Yorkshire Auxiliary Squadron, flying over the Channel in their Typhoons, saw a couple of high-speed launches being attacked by five or six enemy planes. The Typhoons promptly went in to attack.
A Belgian pilot was leading a section when, in his own words: “We met four F.W.190’s. They did not see us until we fired. They split up immediately and after a dogfight for four or five minutes I saw my No. 2 shooting at one F.W.190 and being chased by another.
“I turned to help him and hit the Hun, who went straight into the water. I climbed again, found my No. 2 and resumed patrol, as there were on other enemy aircraft in sight.

Daily Telegraph

November 24, 2002 at 9:37 pm in reply to: K-Bay curiosity….. #2100212

Snapper
Participant

RE: K-Bay curiosity…..

Advert for the Nikon Camera?

November 23, 2002 at 10:20 am in reply to: A surprise on Remembrance Sunday. #2100310

Snapper
Participant

RE: Tom writes some more…

The Logbook Entry and Gunnery Report of Flying Officer Roy Payne:

Roy Payne’s Logbook States: Feb 14, Typhoon PR-H, Escorting MT Boats, 50mins duration, 1 FW 190 destroyed over Calais. Plus a swastika of course…

The Fighter Pilot’s Gunnery Record States that on February 14th 1943 Roy Payne fired 120 rounds (cannon) and used 1.5 feet of film when shooting down an Fw190 in Hawker Typhoon PR-H R7854.

And guess what, I have had a few calls so far through the article, and there IS a mention of Johnny’s name on the memorial at Martham – apparently he was a Martham boy. His parents were bact at Ashby-with-Oby at the time CWGC details were taken. ‘Amy’ was wrong!! Will add more details later on – am filling in earlier life details right now. Memorial plaque will still go ahead with luck anyway – why not eh?! Perhaps on the roadside by the farm his father owned, or in the church. we’ll see. Am heading out to Martham shortly.
Author

Posts

Viewing 15 posts - 6,211 through 6,225 (of 6,311 total)

← 1 2 3 … 414 415 416 … 419 420 421 →