I would have agreed with Trumper above in that I couldn’t see this who would go and watch this however I was amazed to see BoxOfficeMojo lists Dunkirk as grossing $527m worldwide so it would seem there is indeed a market for historical remakes.

And at 18.05 the DC6 was over Bracknell heading towards Farnborough

I have a soft spot for this film because of where some of it was filmed. The “French chateau” still exists just south of Camberley and you can still walk around the surrounding area.

Perhaps the cylinder block melted in the flames just leaving the crankshaft? I’ll get my coat……

Wasn’t the majority of that sold to Canada some years ago to aid in a restoration there? I seem to recall that.

When I was there in early 2010 there was the complete wing tip-to-tip in the undergrowth behind the hangar, with cowlings and control surfaces and other sections stored underneath. Vertical tail, nose doors and rear end of fuselage plus engine and a bent prop in a shed. Other engine and bent prop in a semi-open hangar. IIRC the cockpit was sitting in the owners driveway under a tarp.

This………
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About a year ago I was talking to a guy who lives a couple of roads away and he was telling me about being involved in bringing back a Bristol Freighter to the UK, he seemed quite positive about getting it – I assume it’s the one mentioned here.

I was there 2 years ago, great museum with some interesting video displays (They certainly caught Mrs B’s attention).
The indoor lighting made photography difficult and it must be the only place in the US where you can’t buy a coffee.

Ahhh… Thanks… I usually pick it up earlier than that.

I must admit I’ve been checking the post for the last week as it would normally have been here by now but if they are introducing a “gap” from Flypast that makes sense. After 2 weeks I’m ready for another magazine 🙂