Stringbag you are quite correct,that was a video that i made available from my collection to whoever wanted to see it,shame it was never returned to me.Pity really ,you try and make archives available and then you don’t get them back .

Steve maybe you should start a “please return the Video” thread. I saw the video and was at Biggin for the displays all those years back and it was fantastic to be reminded of the wonderful displays that were flown. Thank you.

I remember Ray Hannah (1980 or 81 I think) in Spencer Flacks MkXIV coming into display at Biggin Hill with his usual from behind the right shoulder entrance, very fast and showing us the top surfaces of the spit before disappearing down the valley. Whilst we were all looking west to see Ray reappear, in flew Stephan in the Hunter, going very fast and very low, throttle off, so all we could hear was this swishing of the air. The commentator remarked, “ I thing that was a little of anything you can do I can do better” Very impressive and exciting.

From fuzzy memory I think Stephan came to grief in Wanaka practicing for a display. It was something to do with the difference in the altitude of the lake and the surrounding land. Its 24 years since I visited Wanaka and I have forgotten the layout, but I am sure something was changed in the rules or briefing for Pilots displaying in Wanaka after that.

Anyone know which Seafury will turn up? The only one I can think of as airworthy at present is the Blue one. Or are we going to get a grey one ummm?

Ed Heinemann very solid, so must be central defender

Damm, our secrets out, the Harrier SP9 has been spotted. We’ve been working on this since we got the steam powered Halifax flying. But I’m sure that nobody will find out how we get the coal inside and shovel it in during 8g turns

Moggy David, I don’t for one minute underestimate the task ahead of those that have to do the hard work, I just feel at times that we as the enthusiast should be just a tad more supportive, or positive towards the project (at least in a public forum) Either that or I had one to many for Lunch, hick, and miss-read what was intended. Come to think of it I did over-react to couple of emails this afternoon. We need all the public support we can for this project to be a success.

Ummmm How did we win the war? Come on people just rejoice that matters are progressing, and stop picking holes. She may not have a prop, and burn rather than turn, but I bet none of you would turn down the chance of seeing her take to the air again. I wouldn’t that’s for sure.