Ive got to agree with Peter, it would be brilliant to see the aircraft painted in BOB film markings.

It would be a very apt way of telling part of Duxfords history and a reminder of how the warbird movement really was kick started by the film.

If the scheme was recreated properly when the light hit the airframe in certain ways you would just be able to see the Spanish markings underneath the Luftwaffe camou as in the film. 😀

Interesting that you bring the Shuttleworths DH.88 Comet into the conversation Roger. I was going to mention it much earlier but thought the conversation may wander off topic a little.

But an excellent example of a highly original and historically important airframe that in the process of been made airworthy has lost a lot of its historical integrity.

A large portion of the airframe structure (that would have been suitable for a static aircraft) was replaced so she could fly. To Joe public its still Grosvenor House but for me it’s lost a little something along the way.

Ive seen the pictures of the flying replica in the USA and that looks lovely. Next to each other it would be hard to tell the difference.

Ok when the restoration was started all those years ago it wasnt an option but today would Shuttleworth go down the same route with such a historic machine? I personally hope they wouldn’t.

Ok the FW190D isnt in the same league but its one of only two. Having read all the thoughts and views Im still with the leave it on the ground brigade. Sorry chaps.

Ive got to say I agree with those who have already passed comment. It would be great to see this variant of 190 fly but she is too rare a type and she should be preserved for future generations.

I dont know much about the history of this airframe and how much of her is orginal but some historical integrity would surely have to be lost through a restoration to flying condition. Also there is the risk associated with flying warbirds or indeed any aircraft.

Normally Im not one for replicas but after seeing Duxford’s convincing replica Fw190 at Legends at the weekend I would have to say make a replica and leave this one safely on the ground.

Your like the devil Les one mention and you appear.

Well I was just impressed that the french had the skills to fly anything half decently………even a helicopter. 😉

By the looks of it not that up to date.

Our Viscount most definately isn’t laid out like that at the moment and hasn’t been for a long time now.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=sg19+1pu&ie=UTF8&ll=52.114152,-0.319532&spn=0.001018,0.002414&t=k&z=18&om=0

Midland Air Museums changed a bit since the picture was taken. Sea Vixen no longer has wings folded, Meteor NF14 has had two repaints since and we now have buildings where the Electra’s are sat near the museums boundary fence.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=sg19+1pu&ie=UTF8&ll=52.114152,-0.319532&spn=0.001018,0.002414&t=k&z=18&om=0

There’s really no Father Christmas?

Thats 1-0 to my Old man then :rolleyes:

Now there’s a thought the DC-6 at legends.

She would be eligible wouldnt she????

Is -APSA the DC-6 with the possible CIA background or is that -SIXC?

I thought there was already a pair of Tempests been restored to flying condition in the UK?

A Tiffie would be nice though. A nice paired display with the modern day name sake aka Eurofighter.