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December 4, 2018 at 8:44 pm in reply to: Al Mahatta museum, Sharjah #832866

Will J
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Wow, thank you for those Archer. I had never seen the finished article other than rolled up in a cardboard tube ready for sending…!

December 3, 2018 at 10:36 pm in reply to: Al Mahatta museum, Sharjah #832976

Will J
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Fascinating. Archer, I don’t suppose you got any pictures of the display boards inside the Comet nose? I recall designing them many years ago, but never saw how they looked in place?

September 5, 2013 at 8:49 am in reply to: Railway transport #961385

Will J
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Some crated wagon loads might be quite recognisable as aircraft parts, see this website:

http://www.ngaugesociety.com/index.php?page=mill-lane-sidings-gallery

For the Great Western Railway ‘AERO’ wagon, recognisably for carrying propellors.

August 17, 2011 at 9:58 pm in reply to: Flying into airshows – still possible? #1049670

Will J
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Hi Dragon Rapide,

Air Atlantique still operate Rapides G-AIDL and G-AGTM (an old friend of yours?), a Prentice and a Chipmunk on everyday pleasure flying duties.

As things stand the aircraft are only available for A-A pleasure flights as opposed to A-B excursions, but in terms of such activities appearing on the schedule again, I am sure it is a case of ‘never say never’.

I’d recommend calling the office in Coventry on 02476 88 2616 and speak to Trevor Bailey. A wider range of flying opportunities are possible with Classic Flight Club membership.

Will (Air Atlantique/AIRBASE volunteer)

June 17, 2011 at 8:26 am in reply to: AIRBASE new resident #1071909

Will J
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Last weekend it was on display in the main exhibition hangar (H7) on view to the public. I suspect it will be the same on forthcoming weekends, but cannot guarantee this, after all, it is a privately owned machine so may be out and about flying at any particular time.

September 23, 2010 at 9:32 pm in reply to: Coventry Airport Fly In 26th September #1134984

Will J
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So, reading that correctly, if you don’t book in advance and go on the day, you pay £20 for parking off-site, £3 for the park and ride and then £5 entry? So for two adults that’s £36

I think 2 adults in that circumstance would not have to pay the fiver each at the airport gate, that is for pedestrian visitors arriving on foot, not from the remote parking.

I think!!! Usual ‘in a good cause’ disclaimer in the event I’m wrong!

September 6, 2010 at 7:39 pm in reply to: Training at Manston today – Howard 500 #1158464

Will J
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Departing AIRBASE, Coventry, taken from the visitor centre on Sunday.
Lovely noise!!

April 30, 2010 at 7:17 pm in reply to: Rockstars, Filmstars Etc. And Their Historic Aircraft #1097222

Will J
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Bruce Dickinson does not own anything remotely classic, but has driven Southend’s Vulcan

And did, on a few occasions, fly passengers in Air Atlantique Classic Flight’s Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer, G-APRS.

May 28, 2009 at 7:54 pm in reply to: Canberra in the skies over the midlands (plus Dragon Rapide news) #1233704

Will J
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Hi Bob,

its no secret that the Daks will be working for their living this year, though not as passenger carrying aircraft. As for the future, who knows… the important thing at this stage is that they remain living, breathing aircraft.

As far as any future strategy goes, DGH and I, on the volunteer side of things, are not best placed to gaze into a crystal ball. (I no longer work full time at AACF, but still do the odd freelance graphics job for them, as well as enthusiastic support as a volunteer)

Pleasure flights this year are mostly Rapide ones, with some other aircraft waiting in the wings. But as you will all appreciate its a ferociously expensive, challenging business to be in, for more details on how you can help, see http://www.classicflightclub.com.

Will

February 25, 2009 at 10:38 pm in reply to: Vampire and Venom pictures #1188849

Will J
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A few more of mine featuring G-HELV 🙂

December 13, 2008 at 4:29 pm in reply to: Air Atlantique Classic Flight : Night Photo Event #1194720

Will J
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:DHello everybody!

Confirmed participant list and running order for Sunday night, as of about five minutes ago..

1. Douglas DC6 G-APSA (British Eagle)
2. Douglas DC3 G-ANAF (Unique modified radar test bed Dakota)
3. Dragon Rapide (either G-AGTM or G-AIDL)
4. Percival Pembroke G-BXES (‘operation Hallmark’ veteran reconnaissance airframe)

~and continuing the theme of British Cold War spyplanes ~

5. de Havilland Chipmunk G-APLO (BBMF style black with striped prop.)

~and for the finale, pretending to be a night fighter for one night only ~

6. Quick reaction cartridge start with one of our two de Havilland Venoms!

Plus on illuminated outdoor display…

Recently restored ‘Jersey Airlines’ de Havilland Heron G-AORG.

There will of course be other aircraft from the AACF fleet available for inspection, as well as merchandise stand, Classic Flight Club International stand and not forgetting, hot food!

Please remember that access to the event will be through Coventry Airport’s West Gate, adjacent to the Oak pub in Baginton village (the other side of the runway to the terminal buildings)

Preparations are going well, I havejust heard that fences are in place giving visitors panoramic views of the aircraft, expertly assembled by ‘DGH’ and ‘Consul’…….

December 11, 2008 at 9:27 pm in reply to: Air Atlantique Classic Flight : Night Photo Event #1196142

Will J
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Hello everybody.. just in case you dont know where we are, see here!

I shall be there on Sunday, looking forward to it!

November 19, 2008 at 6:33 pm in reply to: Air Atlantique Classic Flight : Night Photo Event #1217619

Will J
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Dont worry, if there are just 40 guests, there will be a fair crew of volunteers there to keep you all company 🙂

February 14, 2008 at 12:35 pm in reply to: Jobs in Classic Aviation? #1269822

Will J
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Best to start out as a volunteer, you never know where it might lead, where are you based?

December 17, 2007 at 8:45 pm in reply to: AA Coventry bash today 16-12-07 #1245259

Will J
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good layout of aircraft outside.

Cheers Rich, we wanted to make ‘stars’ out of Alan’s tractor and trolley acc. combo, and they (along with the Chipmunk) also helped to cover the rabbit holes! Do you have any more pictures, I never get chance to take any!

Love the sunset one!

Will
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