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September 26, 2015 at 9:47 pm in reply to: Mk1 Spitfire Build – Help Needed #867256

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The long curvy thing pictured in post 142 is part of the radiator fairing. Packing piece that fits between the inner and outer skins at the extreme rear edge.

Nice bit of woodwork going on there, wish we could of done such stuff during my school days!

July 30, 2015 at 11:19 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #847967

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Yes indeed there was another aircraft that I took to be a Yak, above and somewhat separate from the main formation. Anyone know who, where what they were up to??

July 30, 2015 at 7:52 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #848180

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A most splendid formation over the top of Ryde, Isle of Wight this evening 19.30 hrs, 4 x Tiger Moth 2 x Cub with what looked to be a Puss Moth bring up the rear.

All in Red Arrows type formation, did a couple of distant orbits, headed off West.

July 3, 2015 at 5:09 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #871980

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A rather unusual formation seen flying over the western end of the Isle of Wight, around a week ago. (lo-res pics cribbed from a local newspaper). Perhaps photo shoot, Needles in the background etc.

Spit is possibly a PR19, Gulfstream or whatever the biz jet is, later landed at Southampton according to one report.

Anyone know what was going on, Spit involved?

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March 30, 2015 at 11:32 pm in reply to: Lets bring McDonnell Douglas back! Do you agree? #864885

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Aye those were’t days, shovelin coal on’t DC-8!

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March 18, 2015 at 10:43 pm in reply to: Flight Mechanic / Fitter II Conversion Courses (1942/1943) #876708

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Hi Pete,
I have some note books that belonged to a guy who did the Flight Mechanics training course in 1940, a bit earlier than you were interested in. But dare say it was much the same, covered such things as basic workshop practice, use of measuring equipment, micrometers, verniers etc. Properties / heat treatment of materials, screw threads, trade tests, along with other related studies.

The notes then cover mostly engine related info details of A.S. Jaguar / R.R. Kestrel and their inner workings, along with airfield procedures, packing of spares etc. Course looks to have been from Feb to July 1940, the guy then went on to do further training in Canada.

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A few scans attached, can let you have further if this sounds of interest. Cheers, Chris.

March 11, 2015 at 7:59 pm in reply to: Mary Ellis was a Spitfire pilot in WW2. At 98, she still flies #882252

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I consider myself very privileged to have met Mary and chatted to her on several occasions, often see her whilst driving to and from work.
Just last week she was outside doing a spot of gardening, she had in fact just sawn off a fairly decent sized branch from a tree, was in the process of yanking it out of the undergrowth.
Was going to stop to see if she needed a hand, but thought better of it, she is still a very independent person..probably would of wacked me with it!

An amazing lady and an inspiration to me.

January 31, 2015 at 10:22 pm in reply to: My dad never made one of these for me ….. or that's what I call aeromodelling! #915214

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Agello with the MC72
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January 31, 2015 at 10:20 pm in reply to: My dad never made one of these for me ….. or that's what I call aeromodelling! #915224

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For those on a budget there was this…(vintage postcard from the time). Plus Agello with the big-boys version!

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January 23, 2015 at 10:23 pm in reply to: NDN Firecracker for sale #922335

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The way it was at Sandown in 1983, ‘TR back from a test flight. Very exciting to have such a ‘hot’ little machine around the place!
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January 5, 2015 at 11:29 pm in reply to: Meaning of "DGRD" ? #856855

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Almost right!….scan from a ‘Dictionary of Abbreviations’ published 1942.

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December 29, 2014 at 10:55 pm in reply to: Supermarine Air Yacht G-AASE #862398

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Can but agree with Schneiderman regarding Biards book, a bit Boys Own, written in the style of the times etc.

However re reading the chapter in question a good basic account of the events, description of the Air Yacht etc, dare say his part possibly embellished a bit!

December 28, 2014 at 11:06 pm in reply to: Supermarine Air Yacht G-AASE #863225

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Henri Biards book ‘Wing’s contains a chapter devoted to the saga of his time flying the Air Yacht for the lady owner. She remains un-named in the book, quite a well connected ‘gal’ it would seem!

Can fire up the scanner if A.A. so wishes…but please remind me of your email addy.

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November 27, 2014 at 10:45 pm in reply to: Jim Pearce's FW189 #889232

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Well I just liked the nose art!

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November 8, 2014 at 11:09 pm in reply to: In search of Eddie Shoestring and the DC-3 #906040

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Perhaps Staverton??
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