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December 18, 2011 at 1:48 am in reply to: B25 Production Line #1056107

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From a British perspective this is probably one of the more interesting.

December 18, 2011 at 1:31 am in reply to: B25 Production Line #1056112

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Also available here….

http://www.shorpy.com/node/93?size=_original

along with Rosie the riveter…..

http://www.shorpy.com/node/1624?size=_original

The originals are from The Library of Congress archive.
For more have a browse. Fantastic quality to the colours

http://www.shorpy.com/image/tid/179

December 13, 2011 at 8:29 am in reply to: Assets of Weston Airfield, Ireland for sale, including Buccaneer XV863 #1061906

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Weston Airfield Catalina

Most recent picture of the Catalina I could find. Taken after some stormy weather , when it went nose up.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eigjb/6151325300/

November 25, 2011 at 5:49 pm in reply to: What to see and do in New York #1083595

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Before my first visit to NY somebody gave me the priceless tip

“Don’t go up the Empire State Building, because from there you can’t see the tallest building in New York. Go instead up the Rockerfeller Centre, from where you can see the Empire State. A much better vista”

They had a point.

Moggy

Yeah…Top of the rock, it’s a must do. Way way better than ESB.

If your in MoMA they’ve a Bell 47 on display. But probably not worth the admission if you just want to see a Bell 47

If you’re going to one of the big arty museums, the MET is hard to beat

A few pictures from 2010

August 31, 2011 at 8:54 pm in reply to: Bf 109 rise from the sea #1023287

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Hadn’t seen that series of photo’s, but it’s Yellow 3 salvaged near Rørvik, Norway.

Under restoration,… scroll down or you’ll miss it!

http://www.luftfart.museum.no/Restaurering/Prosjekter_Innsamling/Bf109.htm

August 31, 2011 at 8:54 pm in reply to: Bf 109 rise from the sea #1031278

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Hadn’t seen that series of photo’s, but it’s Yellow 3 salvaged near Rørvik, Norway.

Under restoration,… scroll down or you’ll miss it!

http://www.luftfart.museum.no/Restaurering/Prosjekter_Innsamling/Bf109.htm

August 30, 2011 at 5:57 pm in reply to: Horten IX on the move #1024719

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Regards the Ar234 their info on the aircraft on their website says:

‘Because all of the original German paint was stripped off the airframe before the aircraft’s transfer to the Smithsonian, restoration specialists applied markings of a typical aircraft of 8./KG 76, the first bomber unit to fly the Blitz’

I’ve a copy of the Robert Mikesh book on restoration and its covered in that. It’s interesting to see how it and other NASM restorations were tackled and I have to say I largely admire their approach, and the effort they go to.

I think the Horten is in good hands

August 30, 2011 at 5:57 pm in reply to: Horten IX on the move #1032745

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Regards the Ar234 their info on the aircraft on their website says:

‘Because all of the original German paint was stripped off the airframe before the aircraft’s transfer to the Smithsonian, restoration specialists applied markings of a typical aircraft of 8./KG 76, the first bomber unit to fly the Blitz’

I’ve a copy of the Robert Mikesh book on restoration and its covered in that. It’s interesting to see how it and other NASM restorations were tackled and I have to say I largely admire their approach, and the effort they go to.

I think the Horten is in good hands

August 28, 2011 at 5:56 pm in reply to: Horten IX on the move #1026834

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Thats good news, will be good to see it back in one piece.
I wish they would restore the Ta152 as well!

The Ta-152 is pictured further down the blog, so maybe it’s in the queue.
Although with a Sikorsky JRS-1, a Helldiver, Nakajima Kikka, and the Horten all in their restoration facility, the Smithsonian certainly have their work cut out for them.

Some interesting pictures of the 152 here, and still with RAF fin flashes!

http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/fw190/ta152h.shtml

The Ju-388, ME-410, Arado-196 also await their turn..and countless other gems no doubt.

When will I go? is the next question 🙂

August 28, 2011 at 5:56 pm in reply to: Horten IX on the move #1034975

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Thats good news, will be good to see it back in one piece.
I wish they would restore the Ta152 as well!

The Ta-152 is pictured further down the blog, so maybe it’s in the queue.
Although with a Sikorsky JRS-1, a Helldiver, Nakajima Kikka, and the Horten all in their restoration facility, the Smithsonian certainly have their work cut out for them.

Some interesting pictures of the 152 here, and still with RAF fin flashes!

http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/fw190/ta152h.shtml

The Ju-388, ME-410, Arado-196 also await their turn..and countless other gems no doubt.

When will I go? is the next question 🙂

September 26, 2010 at 5:36 pm in reply to: Airfield Archeology On A Small Scale #1131000

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This was found at a former USAAF base in Northern Ireland a few years back hiding in a hedgerow.

March 7, 2010 at 11:21 am in reply to: The Seamew Story Film #1157206

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Seamew artwork

The same artwork as used on the Flight cover that super sioux posted , this time from The Aeroplane.

June 27, 2007 at 9:13 pm in reply to: British Army choppers falling apart? #2539380

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Door Jettison

Hi all
I was also at the show and also saw the incident.
I only left Galway this morning ( Wednesday) and the Merlin was still sitting at the Airport.

I also was taking some detail shots of the Merlin and the doors in one of them. Also have posted one of the queue to get into the cockpit.

Can’t help but think there should have been some barriers around the Static Helicopters.

February 10, 2007 at 3:55 pm in reply to: Angels one five TV tomorrow #1306731

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Mystery 110

Being off work with the flu, it was perfect viewing for me.
But now I’m wondering if the Me 110/ Bf 110 seen crashed in the film, is the example in the BoB Museum at Hendon? Or where there any other examples left in the UK circa 1954?

February 10, 2007 at 3:40 pm in reply to: Sunderlands and Catalinas #1306860

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Castle Archdale

I think there’s a good amount of photographic material held by the Canadians, I’m not sure if the Armed Forces or Canadian National Archives hold it. I’ve seen both quoted as source, alot of it has never been published.
Worth investigating if you are after photos.

Action Stations 7 is worth having, if you don’t have it, and can find a copy these days. It covers all NI’s WW2 airfields.

The last time I was at the RAF museum I saw the aerial shot of Castle Archdale (thats in Action Stations) in their Coastal Command section where they’d put a caption saying it was in Ceylon or somewhere. If it’s still there next time I’m there I’ll be filling a complaint!
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