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April 26, 2007 at 8:21 am in reply to: B-17M #1327031

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Talking of Lancaster conversions thought you may like to see my not quite so radical one.

Its a work in progress so I apologise for the blue talk holding some parts in place but a topical build after PA474 flew out of Coventry yesterday.

Its PA474 in an earlier guise when she was overall silver minus turrets but with a wing stuck on her top fuselage. Differant but not as diff as the previous posting 😉

April 25, 2007 at 10:06 pm in reply to: PA474 is Airborne Again #1327193

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A shame about the pics been released prematurely.

Id assumed the Lanc was leaving late because of press and TV duties. Shame somethings been ruined again.

Same with the Sea Vixen, Foxy Lady I seem to recall.

Im sure that the veterans will still be mightly impressed and moved by it all.

April 25, 2007 at 9:21 pm in reply to: PA474 is Airborne Again #1327378

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For the record Scottie somebody else noticed her before she had arrived in site at my window. :diablo:

Saw her fly out tonite at about 5.30. Strange as although aways moved by the sight of seeing the Lanc there was something tonight that made me think about what we are trying to remember.

Flying about 200-300ft or so over what in the foreground was railway and industrial buildings. Thoughts went to the last ones home after the raids. The stragglers. She looked a rather lonely sight in a very big open space and you could only think about what those boys did for us in the dark days of the 1940’s.

As the BBMF motto says Lest we forget.

Crackin pics though and doesnt she look nice. Well done to all involved with the Lanc you should all be proud of yourselves.

April 25, 2007 at 9:52 am in reply to: Bruntingthorpe Open Day May 27th 2007. #1327869

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Already been following it Ben. :p

Odd little thing but strangley interesting. And this is from someone with little interest in military vehicles.

Will no doubt pop over and say hello to you at the event.

April 24, 2007 at 10:22 pm in reply to: Sea Fury versus Mig 15 #1327987

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Que an ever observant Kenbo. Waiting patiently to correct Phantom Phixers next bit of duff information he bestows onto the forum. 😉

April 24, 2007 at 10:19 pm in reply to: Bruntingthorpe Open Day May 27th 2007. #1327988

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Will def be going to Brunty for this one Scotty. Play your cards right and we may let you tag along with us.

Ben, will the Kettenkrad be running? Ive heard the stories about how potent it is and Ive got to be honest Im curious to see it in action.

April 24, 2007 at 10:07 pm in reply to: RAF Jaguar to be withdrawn next week… #1327993

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Blimey thats come around quickly.

Its hard to believe that they are on their way out so soon. Now Im feeling very very old. 🙁

Anybody know why the airframes are going to Cosford? I thought the schools that Im assuming would be using them at Cosford were moving to St Athan?

April 24, 2007 at 7:08 pm in reply to: Sea Fury versus Mig 15 #1328155

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As the Sea Fury was being flown by a Fleet Air Arm unit would the best place to research the event be the Fleet Air Arm archives at Yeovilton rather than the……..RAF records? 😀

April 23, 2007 at 9:29 pm in reply to: Grace Spitfire ready for 2007 #1328958

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I really must learn how to NOT dribble at the sight of a nicely restored Spitfire in its element. 😀

April 22, 2007 at 10:09 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1329997

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“He may of had a nice shiney Beemer but he did say that my Beemer was also in good condition so their!!!”

Part of thier training. How to get on the good side of the nasty law breaking so and so. Ie flatter thier ego and befriend them. 😉

Anyway most dissapointing that we waited so long to see PA474 and only got to see an ATP and F-27 (Mmmmm Darts) run their engines.

April 22, 2007 at 9:12 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1330083

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Yes I agree its important advice Rob is offering and well worth him posting twice to make sure the advice is heeded by the potential law breakers amongst us :p

Anyway Rob, I dont think the nasty looks you gave the officer was all about the licence problem (which was later resolved).

I also think you were a little jealous that the nice officer had a shinier faster BM wubbleyou than you do 😉

Seriously though mate at one point I was thinking we were going to be making our way back by foot.

April 21, 2007 at 9:54 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1331045

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Fingers crossed all goes well tom.

I know its a chore workin on a sunday but its appreciated by many people. 😉

A top effort by all involved.

April 21, 2007 at 9:30 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1331057

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Watched some of the engine runs and flap tests this afternoon from the airport perimeter she looked (from a distance) and sounded stunning.

Is she running again tom at all?

April 20, 2007 at 4:14 pm in reply to: Amazing P-51 Formation shot Sun n Fun 2007 #1332355

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I think I can help on the picture front as I down loaded it to mail to a friend. Dont tell the copyright police.:diablo:

April 20, 2007 at 4:00 pm in reply to: Local Council Threat To Kemble Airfield #1332370

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I would be interested to know

1) How many people in the area are opposed to Kemble’s present day activities.

2) How many are happy with afore mentioned activities

and

3) How many dont care either way.

The trouble is the loudest people are always the complainers and the indifferant say nothing. I would also suggest that the press like to stir and over exagerate the level of support for causes like this.

I think if a proper survey was done of the locals the results may make an interesting read.
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