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May 13, 2024 at 1:59 pm in reply to: Spitfire ML407 mishap #738326

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The flight radar apps ( showing G-LFIX) on 6 May are somewhat confusing in their results. Maybe someone else can intererpret them better, but they all seem to show a number of flights, and the last one early afternoon. I think maybe the trace starts and ends a bit above surface level, where radar coverage is lost(?)

If it was a forced landing in a field, it is maybe suprising to go in wheels down, though if infact there IS some sort of known strip, that makes sense. Naturally, the whole ‘warbird rides’ industry will not appreciate ANY publicity about mishaps, and there is probably an official or unofficial code of silence, as much as possible, and strict instructions that no photographs must ‘get out there’ if it can possibly be contained.

May 13, 2024 at 11:39 am in reply to: Spitfire ML407 mishap #738332

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Will this be Prop number five since restoration in 1985 ?

But if you really use an aeroplane, and after all, this has been one of the most hardest working Spitfires flying in the last 40 years, there are inevitably going to be some dings and dongs from time to time, that’s just how it is.

At some stage, an AAIB rreport will appear, and it may well transpire be that a potentially serious event was very well handled and damage was minimal. Given the calibre of their pilots, that would probably be quite a safe bet.

May 10, 2024 at 12:49 pm in reply to: SPOTTED 2024, what have you seen, on the ground or in the air #738502

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Russian Spit IX overhead Amersham right now, heading west.

May 10, 2024 at 12:44 pm in reply to: How many P-40's are left? #738504

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Well in excess of 150 extant airframes and substantial remains.

https://www.goodall.com.au/warbirds-directory-v6/curtiss.pdf

The flyers ?

There are 34 P-40’s flying in the world: (May 2024)
Australia: 5 (41-25109, 41-25158, 42-14112, 42-104687, 42-104986)
Belgium: 1 (41-13570)
France: 1 (42-105915)
United Kingdom: 3 (41-13357, 41-19841, 42-104721)
United States: 24 (AK295, AK827, AK905, AK933, AK940, 41-35918, 41-5709, 42-10083, 42-10256, 42-104730, 42-104827, 43-5508, 43-5795, 43-5802, 43-5813, 42-104977, 42-105120, 42-105192, 42-105306, 42-105861, 42-105867, 42-106396, 44-7369, 42-105875)

—–Purposely not included: AK752, of the Jim Smith collection, which is no longer flying. 42-9733 is being rebuilt by the Schroeder family. P-40E AK753 (N4420K) was severely damaged in a fatal accident on June 27, 2023. The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s P-40C 41-13390 hasn’t flown since at least 2019. P-40B 41-13297, belonging to the Collings Foundation, is now indefinitely displayed static at their American Heritage Museum. Kermit Weeks’ TP-40N 44-47923 hasn’t been flown in recent years.

May 8, 2024 at 1:05 pm in reply to: SPOTTED 2024, what have you seen, on the ground or in the air #738647

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Scout helicopter over Chorleywood just now, heading Northolt direction.

May 1, 2024 at 11:21 am in reply to: Spitfire T9 EN570 makes first post-restoration flight #738999

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A nice set of photos from yesterday, showing the neat low-profile ‘grace’ canopy.

Once it gets to Norway, any 6′ 6” Viking types wanting a ride will have to scrunch down a bit !

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=758654499706738&set=pcb.7586574397…

April 25, 2024 at 9:15 am in reply to: Roy Cross, renowned Airfix artist, turns 100. #739178

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It just goes to show, you get infected with aviation at a very early age, and a lifetime later, you still can’t shake it off.

My son, aged twelve, devours model kits, but his research and interest in those aircraft and their campaigns has given him an understanding of 20th century history, national and international geography, and technology that far, far outstrips the knowledge of his school contemporaries.

And people like Mr Cross must take much of the blame ! ( and we thank you for it.. )

April 24, 2024 at 9:03 am in reply to: C-54 Fuel Tanker lost in take-off crash, Fairbanks, Alaska. 23 April 24 #739254

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With horrific speed, an engine exploded and control was lost immediately. First responders reported ‘nothing left’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0UU6MhU-k0 Security camera film of final moments.

April 23, 2024 at 11:18 pm in reply to: C-54 Fuel Tanker lost in take-off crash, Fairbanks, Alaska. 23 April 24 #739261

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https://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=71867

This is a live link, but for some reason takes several seconds to respond and load.

The aircraft had a very colourful history, including service in the RAF.

April 3, 2024 at 7:44 am in reply to: Chipmunk G-AOTM (Bristol aero conversion) #739939

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An interesting relic though I am not sure I would trust the medicine after all this time. !

It would be neat if you could reunite it with the airframe, wherever it is…

Thanks for posting.

March 26, 2024 at 11:03 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary 2019 #740292

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Posted by IWM today.

Information .The emergency services are onsite at IWM Duxford responding to an incident involving a private aircraft. We have no further information at this time. IWM Duxford will remain closed to visitors on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 March. We are expecting to reopen to the public on Friday 29 March.

March 22, 2024 at 1:12 pm in reply to: SPOTTED 2024, what have you seen, on the ground or in the air #740428

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Weekend pass cancelled ! You will attend a two day intensive aircraft recognition course, in preparation for an extended test on Monday!

Bristol Fighter indeed!!

March 22, 2024 at 11:01 am in reply to: Duxford Diary 2019 #740506

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I put this update on the flying status of the DH-9 in the Facebook thread as well, but these sticky threads have been moribund and silent for so long nobody seems to look.

However, there is so much going on at DX it seems reasonable to try to get this thread ‘live’ .
https://www.facebook.com/historicaircaftcollection/?locale=en_GB

Looking forward to seeing the DH-9 out and about this year. Has it flown at Old Warden yet ?

March 22, 2024 at 12:13 am in reply to: Mustang 'Janie' flies again. #740538

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”That ship has sailed, guys. Key Aero has made its bed … unfortunately, we’re the ones who have to lie in it, and it’s lumpy … with some questionable stains in places … and what the heck is that smell ?????”

Ok, I’ve just come in from the pub, but that made me laugh !

March 21, 2024 at 7:03 am in reply to: Mustang 'Janie' flies again. #740594

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The above link is spam.

We need a filter whereby pop up members cannot post for a short while..
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