So, anything further on this aircraft’s history and where is has been hiding all these years? Looks stunning. This machine was flying at Selfridge Field at the same time that Australian based Doug Hamilton’s C.40 was flying as the Group’s headquarters hack. Would be nice to see together.
Ten weeks or so for Legends……. hopefully a Hurricane makes it on the display list………..
Sharkmouth looks great. Wonder what the Legends star shall be this year…… any chance of the Iraqi marked Fury attending?
Here, Here j_jza80 ! Couldn’t agree more. After the Mk.XIV at Omaka wonderful to see another Griffon powered machine in the air regularly.
Any chance of asking Dr Jones if he flew A19-144 and if so….. did he record the aircraft’s individual code letter?
Perhaps the Temora Aviation Museum could be of assistance. http://www.aviationmuseum.au They have two Mk.8s – one static
I have quite a few Taylors and Ferris….. The Ferris reverse angle of the FW190 over the B.17s is eocative of action but shows none, Similarly, Taylor’s Wildcats and Corsairs returning to Guadalcanal with the most wonderful skyscape also has the feeling of action but they are simply in formation. I have a Skyraider print depicting a rescue mission and while there is action it is subtle……. Strouhal’s depiction of Tony Gaze’s victory over a Me.262 is action but again subtle. Down to the personal taste but for me, guns blazing, tracers everywhere and a tinge of orange through every print does not do it for me.
Thanks scotavia….. did ask but perhaps asking the wrong question…. Errolc…. think I may have even called that one but doing more research ! See you at Omaka
Just love the Flying Legends trailer for this year. Cannot wait.
Folks, nothing to do with the article but does anyone know the aircraft and pilots who flew the BoBMF aircraft over london in 1986 to re-start the annual flights cancelled since 1959?
Marvellous. Sat here and watched it through….. some great footage in there. The Big Show is one of my favoured possessions.
So frustrating not being able to see that pic………
This was a fantastic display at Wings over Wairarapa. I had never seen one in flight before and it was a truly amazing sight and sound. I believe that the first Aeroncas at least did not have any airspeed indicator so that may explain the current pitot positions. Long may she fly and provide such enjoyment.
Beaufighter VI, I know what you mean. I have been associated with quite a few “normal” restorations (nowhere near the rarity of the CR.42) and as soon as ‘aircraft’ is mentioned the stars go into the supplier’s eyes and the price quadruples. Had a release looked at for a new inertia reel for the rear seat of my restoration. Price from overseas would have paid off half the national debt of Africa. A local bicycle shop could do the same cable for $AUST12.00 but when I told them what it was for they shook their heads and said that even though it would be simple and exactly the same – not similar to – exactly the same as the original, they could not do it due to ‘liability’.
Anyway, my best wishes for the project. I am waiting with great expectation for the machine’s completion. Had some great discussions with Bobby Gibbes about the Falco. He was very impressed with it.
Although there is not much out there on this aircraft – and I understand the reasoning – are there any major stumbling blocks remaining? Please excuse the naiveity if I have missed something on the web that would have already answered that question. I’m just a real fan of the type.