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September 30, 2007 at 7:34 pm in reply to: Tom Blair's FW 190 #1245498

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Great pictures Eric, I have some just like it……;) 🙂

Hi Dave,

If memory serves me correctly we were standing beside each other clicking away, such is the joy of Duxford!

Cheers All,

Eric

PS: Much as I love Jargon, can someone explain in plain English, is there a major problem with certifying this particular aircraft, or is it time honoured British civil service preoccupation with crossing T’s and dotting I’s?

September 28, 2007 at 4:17 pm in reply to: pierre clostermann #1247436

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I think ive spelt his name correctly anyone got photos of this free french ace who flew the Hawker Tempest among other types amazing man what was his book titled?:cool: 😎

The book was the “The Big Show”, a must read for anyone who thinks that 2nd TAF had it easy late in the war!

Cheers

Eric

September 28, 2007 at 4:13 pm in reply to: Dambusting Rapide! #1247445

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David,

I will be with you in spirit, have a great day!

Eric

September 27, 2007 at 7:17 pm in reply to: And now for something completely different: Spitfire Competition #1248435

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Another colour scheme I rather miss!

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Eric

September 27, 2007 at 5:30 pm in reply to: Grace Spitfire #1248471

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ML 407

Hi DCK,

As a starting point, back in the mid 1990’s a book titled “2nd TAF SPITFIRE – The story of Spitfire ML 407” written by Hugh Smallwood and published by Solo Enterprises, was available. The ISDN is 0 9511390 2 9.

I have checked the Grace Spitfire website and it is still available from them at a very reasonable £12-99 plus P & P. I have attached the web address

http://www.ml407.co.uk/pages/main.html

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Eric

September 26, 2007 at 5:22 pm in reply to: And now for something completely different: Spitfire Competition #1249503

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A couple of Hurricanes slipped into this one! Taken at the BBMF day at Duxford in May!

Blue Skies All

Eric

September 25, 2007 at 5:44 pm in reply to: And now for something completely different: Spitfire Competition #1250444

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Scramble!

Sorry Folks,

I just could not resist one more.

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Eric

September 25, 2007 at 5:29 pm in reply to: And now for something completely different: Spitfire Competition #1250453

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End to perfect day!

Hi folks,

Another picture I am particulary fond of, it really was the end to a perfect day!

Cheers

Eric:) 🙂 🙂 🙂

September 25, 2007 at 5:16 pm in reply to: And now for something completely different: Spitfire Competition #1250576

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The much loved MH434, in a middle distance setting, fast and low!

Cheers,

Eric:) 🙂 🙂 🙂

September 23, 2007 at 3:46 pm in reply to: V-FORCE Questions #1252666

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Thanks everyone, this thread is a shining example of the best this forum has to offer.

Thanks guys for being up the sharp end, but thank God you never had to do it for real!

Eric

September 23, 2007 at 8:57 am in reply to: Access to Avro records #1252935

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Hi Tony,

A bit of confusion on this one, C7 made a test flight on the 28/08/1934, the aircraft having been assembled and rigged, the pilot is unknown however the aircraft had been signed off by a Cpl Curran.
The exact date of delivery is unknown; however there is evidence that it may have been a considerable time before the above date. The next flight was on 26th March 1935, when the aircraft was flown by a Lt Keane for 35 minutes.

Sadly Jackson’s book is of no help in this case as he generally refers to C of A issue dates. As ‘C7’ was regarded as a foreign order, no C of A was issued. However hopefully with more research more of the aircrafts history can be uncovered!

Regards

Eric

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September 20, 2007 at 6:08 pm in reply to: Ultra-Low at Airshow #1255337

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I seem to remember an Air Bus demo some time back that ended with the aeroplane in the forest, need I say more?

Eric

September 19, 2007 at 10:27 pm in reply to: Canon 40D #452614

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Canon 40D

Hi,

I’m going to be buying a Canon 40D (with the 17-85mm IS Lense) within the next few weeks, and I was wondering what your guys views on the camera are…

Thanks in Advance!

Sam
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Sam,

The reviews I have read have all been based on a pre-production model, however the vibs seem good. For my own part, I will try and hold off buying a 40D body until the price comes down a bit!

Regards

Eric

September 18, 2007 at 7:12 pm in reply to: What are aviation museums for? #1257990

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but I feel that the place is never really on top of what it is doing, so many gems n the collection but no one really knows what to do with them, heres hoping that they find a budget plan that will help the place flourish even if it mean a few measly quid on the door.

Regards,

John.

I am in total agreement John; I just wish that Hendon could sort out its staffing problems. It is frustrating to travel long distances, only to find that the section you particularly wish to visit is closed due to staffing problems, which I presume is short hand for lack of funding!

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Eric

September 16, 2007 at 9:52 pm in reply to: High Flight #1260589

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“An Irish Airman Forsees his Death”

And this for all who lost their lives in combat defending this land and its people

Martin

I echo your sentiments entirely Martin, almost the first thing I did when I heard of the tragic event at Shoreham, was to look up “An Irish Airman Forsees his Death”, a favourite poem for many years.

I raise a glass to all the hero’s!

Eric
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