He has bought the rights to a three-year option on the book by the late Paul Brickhill.

This quote puzzles me.

Why would anyone wishing to make a film about the Dams Raid have to rely on a 50 year old book which is well known for it’s historical inaccuracies? Why not just commision a new screen play taking full advantage of all the research that has gone on since Paul Brickhill published his book?

Can anyone explain this?

Put it on eBay and expect to get a final price of £35>.

Regards!

682al

Sadly almost all the remains were destroyed whilst at a location which was subjected to an arson attack, the description I heard was it was burned out down to the cockpit floor, a very sad end.

Would this be the same one that I heard about whilst collecting a turret from what I recall as being a small holding in Oxfordshire, around 1995?

I was told that the Spitfire project under restoration there had been all but destroyed in a fire but I never heard the full story and I cannot quote a serial or even the owner’s name.

Anyone got more details?

And another thanks from me.

It was heartening to see the numbers who turned out for both runs on such a cold day.

God knows how much it costs to keep the aeroplane and the whole site in such excellent condition, and I just hope that these events help ease the financial burden.

Long may they continue!

Hi Rich

It looks like a Huson IIIA compass, as used in a variety of civil types. I know someone who may be keen to talk to you about a deal – could you p.m. me an email address or phone number so I can put you in touch?

682al

I cannot immediately recognise the type (bit too modern for me), but it looks to be British. The AC part no. is a bit of a clue.

Regards

682al

Cees,

I used to work with an ex “erk” who served at a M.U. which received brand new Lancasters for preparation for the Squadrons.

I was interested in how the aircraft industry could churn out huge numbers of such complex machines using relatively unskilled labour from the local workforce, so I asked him about quality and finish on them.

“Shocking” was his reply. And this view is occasionally borne out in a few of the many photos I’ve studied over the years.

Perhaps with NA337 it’s been a question of achieving a deadline by taking a few shortcuts. Nothing which can’t be put right once the ceremonial stage has passed.