The location of the last one has me stumped…….
Should the serial W4050 be followed by the suffix G for an indication that the airframe was to be under gaurd at all times? Or does the P marking include that instruction?
I saw a few launches from Aberporth when working at Western radar, I was fascinated by all the twitching movements made by the missile on the launcher prior to blast off,these were Swiss owned missiles being launched against Jindivik towed targets.
We could not see the Royal Navy launch site which was below the cliffs and I was very cheesed off to miss the time they shot down the Meteor drone just offshore as part of a sales push to sell ship based missiles to other navies. The Meteor cartwheeled into the sea in a ball of flames.
Thank you bager for highlighting those chilling facts, I had pondered for some time the widespread recent opinions about the use of nuclear bombs in Japan.
Your post underlines the huge scale of the bombing of Japan prior to those high yield weapons. The leadership of Japan certainly valued self sacrifice over common sense.
When the hitherto classified files are now mostly open for research it is of great interest to see how the ability to intercept enemy signals trafffic and read it quickly enabled decisons to be made about target planning.
From Wiki..and of course slightly out of date,
HA-1112-M1L c/n unkn C.4K-30, ex-471 Sq “471-26”, movie: Battle of Britain, Edwards Collection, Wilson Edwards, Big Spring. Texas.
the BE 2 pair are to be based at Bicester.
The world is full of rules and regulations, as soon as you venture into business with an intention of making money some one some where is interested in how you approach the matter of patents, copyrights and a myriad of other matters. It is a shock when seemingly minor matters are highlighted but copyright and trademarks are of importance. Hence the existence of lawyers who specialise in this area and of course there can be big money involved. I am a one man business and have managed to sort out matters without paying the lawyers and solicitors so far.
Seems you can apply for a free licence http://www.trademark.af.mil/usagerules/
I recall that the Drover at Squires Gate was hemmed in by a Westland Dragonfly heli and a huge set of sheerlegs, around that time Russell was acquiring an odd collection of types, he had the only Aermacchi AL60 in the Uk on pleasure flights which was a sign that single engine types were to take over from twins, leading to Piper Tri Pacers and Cherokees. Meanwhile there were visits from John Lewery in his Fox Moth from Southport sands pleasure flying.
Fascinating thanks, I had not connected these earlier types with the microlights of today,it all makes sense when you consider that the need to get a flying fix can be satisfied in these small aircraft.
I recall reading that some whaling companies bought Walrus and these were replaced when helicopters became more common.
you fools…I hope that the execs from Ryanair are not reading this thread…thats going to be the next change for passengers on Mr O Learys airline, pay as you fly coin slots…..
Many aircraft are easy to fly simple turns etc once airborne and high enough,it is the landing which is hardest. Try a Chipmunk first .
I have just located this very well written account of a flight with the academy..
http://www.merawan.com/destinations/flying-the-spitfire-fighter-aircraft-today/at-the-spitfire-school-paul-jansen-experiences-the-perfect-moment-flying-the-spitfire/
Thank you Derek for the background to this incredible photo.