RE: FlugWerke 190’s

There was an article a little while ago in Flypast regarding the replica machines. I seem to recall that the problem is more to do with the number of replicas being built, in that anything over a certain number then is regarded as a production run therefore has to meet with type approval etc and the obvious expense that this will entail. I will attempt to dig out the article over the weekend and post some more.

RE: Has it been sold?

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 27-02-02 AT 08:05 AM (GMT)]I understood that one of the owners Tony Smith has a property in Florida and has taken the Spit over there to operate it for a while. He also has one of his Bucker Jungmeister over there as well. Interstingly the Real Aeroplane Company website mentions that Tony Smith will be displaying a Mustang in the UK this summer, but no mention as to which one, anyone know?

http://www.realaero.com/

RE: more of those rare ‘Cats’ from North weald

I’m not involved any more, however I was 5 years or so ago via a friend

RE: Spitfire 3 – How I dream of airshows!

Looks like its time I set up the scanner, I’ve got some great shots of TD248 and G-OYAK together. Shame they were sold before G-IYAK could join them.

RE: Spitfire 3 – How I dream of airshows!

Yes it was exchanged for a Bristol F2b, however I wouldn’t describe the gentleman in question as a berk, he’s done some fantastic deals in the past, and has some very nice aircraft, besides which he still has a Bristol Fighter in his collection.

RE: Former WOGB airframes

I may be wrong but the only B25 outside when I last visited was the former Aces High and Southend Air Museum machine. I don’t think it was part of the WOGB collection.
Flying A Services still have their Seafire under rebuild, but the nature of some of the repairs needed meant that the first flight schedule was delayed by a considerable period of time. I’m sure it will eventually be finished but wether anybody gets to see it fly is another matter.
Doug Arnold never let his aircraft fly that much at displays, I guess you were lucky to have caught the Spitfires at Biggin Hill, they would however appear from time to time, so whether had he still been alive we would have seen any more of then I don’t know, however at least they wouldn’t have spent the last 9 years in containers.

RE: Former WOGB airframes

Which hanger do you mean?

RE: Invader?

G-AZSC is definately Black. I spoke to it’s owners as the rebuild progressed and Black was the colour specified.