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  • February 28, 2007 at 10:28 pm in reply to: Dakota for Midland Museum #1287724
    Phantom Phixer
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    You got me there Alan. :rolleyes:

    February 28, 2007 at 10:22 pm in reply to: Meteors EE531/EE549 #1287733
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    I stand corrected Mark and bow to your superior knowledge. 😀

    Either way though she still looks rather nice.

    February 28, 2007 at 10:08 pm in reply to: Air Atlantique DC 6 article #1287851
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    Ive got part two of what appears to be a three part article called Task Force fro Flypast. Its the October segmant.

    Its states that the Sept issue mentions the Dc-6.

    Im sorry but I just kept the article and not the whole mag and the bottom pages of Flypast dont mention………………yep youve guessed it the year.

    Mike Collett is qouted in the article as saying in 18 years of Air Atlantique operations if that helps. The article ive got concentrates on the DC-3.

    If you want a copy let me know.

    Regards Martin

    February 28, 2007 at 9:58 pm in reply to: Bristol Britannia G-ANCF heads north… #1287861
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    Foolish foolish man Roy. Never ever follow us. We would only lead you astray. :diablo:

    February 28, 2007 at 9:52 pm in reply to: Dakota for Midland Museum #1287873
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    Hello Nigel,

    There was a number of years ago an announcement in the avaition press that the Midland Air Museum were going to be getting an Air Atlantique Dakota.

    This announcement happened before I was a member of the museum so if the version Im telling isnt quite correct I apologise.

    But from what I have heard the first the museum was aware about a Dak being donated was when Air Atlantique announced it to the press.

    Unfortunately the company changed its mind (I dont know why) and the promised Dak never arrived at MAM.

    Maybe if the museum had received a Dakota we wouldnt be taking our Viscount there now. Who knows?

    We do have a complete Dakota tail plane in storage if that counts?

    As for the hangers you mention Nigel they are at a completly differant end of the site to us.

    Be interested to know why this story has resurfaced after all this time.

    Hope this helps.

    Regards Martin

    February 28, 2007 at 7:12 am in reply to: Meteors EE531/EE549 #1288410
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    All I can tell you about Meteor EE531 is that she was built in 1946 and is the oldest surviving Meteor. Remember the Prototype never officially received the name Meteor.

    Anyway EE531 was used exclusively for trials work until 1953 when she was retired. Apparantly she lay forgotton at Lasham until acquired by the museum in 1973.

    February 27, 2007 at 4:23 pm in reply to: Bristol Britannia G-ANCF heads north… #1289100
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    Somebody mention us?????

    AKA one of the Viscount 35 boys 😀

    Cracking news Roy. Hope the big move goes well for you and can’t wait to see pictures as she moves and finally gets put back together.

    February 26, 2007 at 11:33 pm in reply to: Alex Henshaw Dies(2007) #1289802
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    Like the majority I sadly never met Alex Henshaw but was aware of his contribution to the develpoment of the Spitfire/Lancaster.

    I too have also read Sigh For A Merlin many times and it is one of the most inspirational books I have ever read.

    A huge talent not only behind the control stick but also with the pen.

    Thank you Alex for the work you did to keep Britain great in those dark days and also for entertaining me on many an occassion with the aforementioned book.

    God bless

    Martin

    February 26, 2007 at 11:11 pm in reply to: Bruntingthorpe Open Day May 27th 2007. #1289826
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    Welcome to the forum guys,

    A much better attempt at posting than my first effort. Indeed many would say subsequent efforts as well. :rolleyes:

    The date has already been noted in the little black book.

    Regards (Viscount) Martin

    February 26, 2007 at 9:16 am in reply to: Air Atlantique DC 6 article #1290918
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    Alan,

    We have got a fair few back issues of Flypast so if you drop me an email letting me know which one your after I will have a look for you.

    Regards Martin

    February 25, 2007 at 9:47 pm in reply to: Air Atlantique DC 6 article #1291276
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    A good plug for us at the MAM there Will,

    Not only do we have a fantastic museum but we also have a well stocked shop. Just in case anybody needs more of an excuse to visit us. 😀

    February 21, 2007 at 10:25 pm in reply to: climbing in #1295019
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    Im all for public access and do my share of guiding duties but please remember that there is only a small number of volunteers in many museums.Some museums operate with staff numbers in single figures. And these will be museums that unlike Duxford wont be able to employ groundsmen and oddjob men.

    Making the argument a little simplier for a moment I could ask that if volunteers are opening cockpits all the time when do they get the chance to work on the aircraft in their care?

    Suddenly at many museums you may find the condition of the aircraft deteriorating.

    Its a fine line to walk. Allowing enough man hours to look after and restore the exhibits but also allocating enough people and time to do the guided tours and making the public feel as though they have had a special day and want to come back.

    Just a thought, but maybe more people should be volunteering. And lets be honest there’s many perks to being a volunteer.:D

    February 21, 2007 at 4:30 pm in reply to: climbing in #1295405
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    Sensible enough? Hmmm maybe that should be the debate. 😀

    My advice is simple if your not invited onboard you dont go in. Remember that the aircraft isnt yours. Ask the owner/guide and my experience says you will normally get a yes.

    Clambering on board uninvited will mean that the owner may decide to lock the aircraft up and when sensible people ask to have a peek theywill be greeted with a no. All due to actions your suggesting.

    I wouldnt go in your house if your front door was left open so what makes you think its ok to clamber on board an aircraft you dont own?

    February 21, 2007 at 4:24 pm in reply to: climbing in #1295427
    Phantom Phixer
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    Are you asking about when you are INVITED into museums/owners aircraft or just crossing the line uninvited?

    February 21, 2007 at 4:15 pm in reply to: Wellesbourne Replica Spitfire #1295447
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    More like 2001 jobs to do at the minute 😀

    Replica Spit woud look nice at home though. Might just fit in the garden if we clipped the wings. :diablo:

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