Dumbspar

They still have it, its in their Hanger most of the time. I believe its back was broken shortly after it joined the Squadron operationally, they have kept it as a mascot ever since. Last time I saw her she was in good nick but could do with a little TLC to bring her up to display standards.

Now I could only remember the serial.

Paul

With regards to any restoration of the Firefly, I do believe that a precident has been set in this country. The Two seat Spitfire being restored by ARCo and the PR.XIX by Rolls Royce were both involved in fatal accidents. In both cases IIRC the families of the deceased were contacted before restoration commenced and their approval gained.
I sincerely hope that, should any restoration be considered, then similar action is taken.

Once again my sincere condolences.

Ok chaps calm down

Warbird. I meant no offense. My point was merely that although you may well be perfectly qualified to comment about the why’s and wherefore’s of the accident. The best place to do so is at the inquiry, not on a public forum such as this.

I would hope that if, as a result of the investigation, there is knowledge gained that would be of use to the warbird movement then it would be passed on in the usual manner and that you would recieve it that way (although it being a Military Investigation I’m not sure what the previous form about this is).

I have already been told on a number of occasions that it was pilot error/engine failure/windshear/control restriction and it is this kind of pure guesswork that I find somewhat distasteful. a technical discussion, once the facts are known (which I wouldnt be qualified to take part in as I have little or no knowledge of the subject) would probably a good thing.

We must also bear in mind that the families of the deceased (one of whom is a member of this forum) may well not welcome a discussion of the human aspects of the accident before the report is published. We muct also be concerned for their wishes.

Not wishing to cause an arguement or offense, its just that I dontiikle speculation about accidents such as this before the facts are known. I know that the Military can be quite secretive in these cases, however in this case I would hope that useful knowledge is shared.

I have it, currently trying to find the time to read it.

Flat 12×2

Thanks for that, just confirmend what I always though. In a summer job I used to deliver frozen food, and that was one of my customers.

Cool

Heavy Water = Nukes

Bloody hell thats brought back some memories.

IIRC the Carter family used to organise what would be a Car Boot sale with bells on nowadays on the airfield. It had a funfair a car display and a small air display which utilised the Bianchi replicas and one of the based spitfires (either MH434 or AR213) SallyB even turned up as a surprise item once.

I would guess about 78 or 79?

When they couldnt use Booker any more, it was moved to a field near Henley, but obviously the aircraft didnt land then.

Persevere and put them on PPRuNe (I will host them for a bit if you like) you’ll get a lot of interest.