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March 18, 2015 at 7:44 pm in reply to: heads up – BBC4 9.00pm 17/3/15 #876791

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Thanks Blue Max, I had the mistaken impression that she was on her own…the Pipistrelle guy really did go entirely on his own.

March 18, 2015 at 7:39 pm in reply to: Avro Lincolns into preservation in 1963 #876921

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Could be Llandow MU, they had a peri track linking to St Athan and I recall digging in the undergrowth some tears ago with members of SWHAPs, we found Lincoln radomes(and Mustang panels devoid of instruments)
Also found this..http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/…/84-A-1182-Avro-Lincoln-RF398.pdf
One of 281 of the UK Lincoln Production total of 528 aircraft built by AWA; … To No.38 MU Llandow. … To No.51 MU Lichfield, Staffs – an Aircraft Storage Unit.

March 16, 2015 at 1:35 pm in reply to: heads up – BBC4 9.00pm 17/3/15 #878624

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Modern light aircraft and smaller film kit can achieve even longer flights with less problems http://www.pipistrel.si/extras/extreme-flights/matevz-lenarcic-flew-around-the-world-and-set-a-world-record
She really struggled on that Stearman flight and took on big challenge which at times was not safe and could only be attempted by use of the push on regardless attitude. I admire her bravery and feel that her almost fatalistic view is not a good example for how to assess risks but YMMV.

March 15, 2015 at 11:30 pm in reply to: EADS ME109 red7 to appear at Biggin hill festival of flight #878837

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They seem to have missed the news that there is already a 109 on site!

March 15, 2015 at 6:32 pm in reply to: Seafire FR47 VP 441 #879134

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Heres a pic taken from the Lancaster by me…[ATTACH=CONFIG]236006[/ATTACH]
a shame I only had a brownie 127 and not much film.

March 15, 2015 at 4:15 pm in reply to: Seafire FR47 VP 441 #879204

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Also with Reflectaire at Squires Gate was Mew Gull GAEXF and that has been restored, the Sabre ( GATBF) was scrapped eventually. A few Hurricane frames from a local scrapyard were also likely scrapped.

March 15, 2015 at 11:57 am in reply to: Seafire FR47 VP 441 #879393

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I believe it had a shackprop at that time, i was an air cadet and spent some weekends showing people around the Lancaster.It was one way and visitors were a bit shocked to find they had to descend a long ladder from the cockpit. Every day a few would refuse and we had chaos leading them down the slope to the back against the flow of people!

March 15, 2015 at 8:55 am in reply to: Spitfire SL633 heading to UK this Summer #879609

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Glider Spit, the Biggin Heritage collection will be hosting a formation fly out,at least 8 so far.

March 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm in reply to: Raf Wickenby memorials stolen for scrap #880108

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I noticed that the scrap dealers recyclers have a theft alert listing..so it might not be for scrap value.
http://www.recyclemetals.org/stolen
And this offer to help mark memorials invisibly is good..http://www.cobseo.org.uk/royal-support-for-the-national-campaign-to-reduce-war-memorial-theft/

March 14, 2015 at 12:09 pm in reply to: 109 found in lake #880400

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The post about a recovered airframe on display and unrestored has generated an interesting response.In particular the input from those who work on airframes and engines adds to our knowledge. I am a long time enthusiast and fly in light aircraft for my job however the engineering side is of interest. Keep the posts coming and help dispel the many myths which abound around conservation,restoration and maintenance issues.

March 13, 2015 at 12:51 am in reply to: Spitfire in "The Train" film #881425

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I would suggest this was one of the ex COGEA target tugs used in the Longest Day film a few years earlier ,IMDB has this note…

” Four Spitfires were used in the strafing sequence. They were all ex-Belgian target tugs and all were MK9s. The serial numbers were MH415, MK297, MK923 and MH434 and all are, as of this writing, still extant. The Spitfires were assembled and co-ordinated by former Free French Spitfire pilot Pierre Laureys, who flew with 340 Squadron, a Free French unit in the RAF. The four Spitfires were, of course, repainted in 340 Squadron markings. Spitfire MK923 was owned by Oscar-winning actor Cliff Robertson from 1963-1998. “

As an aircraft mad primary school youngster I was on a school trip to Belgium and was totally surprised to see 2 Spitfires in D day stripes at Ostende airport in 1964.

http://www.belgian-wings.be/Webpages/Navigator/Photos/MilltaryPics/post_ww2/Supermarine%20Spitfire%20IX/Supermarine%20Spitfire%20IX%20Frontpage.html

March 13, 2015 at 12:38 am in reply to: Raf Wickenby memorials stolen for scrap #881429

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Why do people get so upset about an object like this getting damaged? The real fury should be directed at the way veterans who are still alive are treated..or actually not treated to the care they deserve. It is left to charity to help many who gave a big chunk of their lives and their soul to serve the country on behalf of others who could not or would not be ready to obey orders to stand up and fight. Why do many in the UK scoff at the growing attitude now prevelant in the USA where veterans are treated with respect ? I do note some signs of change which is encouraging. The readers of this forum are already fully engaged with respect for those who served ,how does the message get spread that those who served in any aspect need real practical help. Spend the money on help and also take time to find those in your area who could do with friendship if they are lonely.

March 11, 2015 at 8:08 pm in reply to: Shuttleworth pilot Frank Chapman at work #882243

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Totally beautiful and very skilfully done. Thanks.

March 10, 2015 at 8:30 am in reply to: Anson Vs Messerschmitt 109 over Dunkirk #883271

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This was a good example of finding a great story behind the headlines,I like the Anson even more after this account.

March 9, 2015 at 11:50 pm in reply to: Anson Vs Messerschmitt 109 over Dunkirk #883313

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Google is your friend…http://juhansotahistoriasivut.weebly.com/deadly-avro-anson.html
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