WOW.

Fantastic footage of a display that is oh so differant. Huge soft spot for the Vampire anyway but interesting to see something made out of balsa and ply with the modern electric jet. Thanks for sharing.

Agree completly Curly Boy the white scheme does look nice. I suggested a set of anti flash (pink & light blue) roundals and fin flashes would have completed the illusion and fooled a few punters as well. I can confirm that the application of yellow paint has indeed started and the lower surfaces are the correct colour, ie yellow. Was started at the backend of last week. The weather has put a temporary stop on it though.

Les if you look carefully at your picture the chap stood by the Javelin is me taking a well earnt break from working on her. Ok maybe not well earnt but a break all the same.

Im sat at my desk at work in a very quiet office laughing rather loudly at that thought. I seem to remember the M11 having a spate of accidents in one day. Hope it wasnt you guys that caused them

That sounds like the guy that id been told about. I hadnt seen this thread but cheshire and the fact that is Russian aircraft at the site sounds to similar. Maybe I do listen to what people tell me after all?

I believe I may be able to answer that.

At the Midland Air Museum we also have a Hind. Big ugly egg beater but very aggresive looking.

I commented once on the horrible colour of the cockpit and was told that the colour was discovered by the Russians to be the most soothing and relaxing colour for its aircrew after conducting some trials.

Now I may be having my leg pulled but the daftness of it does make it seem plausible.

Maybe others can confirm or deny the story?

Hi Andy,

I know im going off the thread a little. But…… (he says) you very kindly replied to my request for a Vapire manual recently saying you may have one that you could offer.

I have tried to contact you but your PM box is full. Is there any chance you could drop me a PM messsage or email me at [email]martingarrett02@aol.com[/email] if the offer is still there.

Regards Martin