Thanks for that, for some reason I got it into my head that they were done in black with a stencil.

Other than removing the word “taxiing” from mr Adlams listing….

Can I ask what purpose does this thread serve? it is very “listy” and would have been so much better with pictures.

To a group of pedants, me included, the spelling of the engine name is important. Yes, would also be interested in details of the project.

Planemike

I heard you the first time.

I thought “yellow death” was the affectionate term for strontium chromate, the H&S sheet for which does slightly put one off from using it, which is a shame as I’ve got a couple of gallons (imp) of the stuff!

I thought that it starting off at about the time that shed man (builder of the Whirlwind cockpit) died; I recall some mention of measuring what he had built.

I definately don’t underestimate the enormity of the task, I have done some of this reverse engineering from photographs, scant drawings, and anecdotes, and you do get stuff wrong.

I quite like monsieur Chabbert, but he does go on; they should either cut down on the number of PA speakers so there is a “quiet zone” or have someone with a fader (out side the comentary box)

I think there are worse things than letting out the occassional expletive, considering the amount of words he does get through in an afternoon, I think he does alright! there’s always Jonathon Ross……..

I like the balbo, gives us a chance to get out of the car park……..

Best displays, the P38, Sea fury, thunderbolt, and three of a kind; the Spitfire tailchase was all over the place with two separate displays happening at the same time, what happened to Spitfires & Hurricanes v’s 109’s with pyrotechnics?