OK – here is the link…

http://www.bbm.org.uk/

“What’s another name for the lower fuselage inspection panels on a B17?

The bomb bay”

Well I thought they were called bomb bay doors 😀 , but anyway let’s not split hairs!

The real point is that this is a very worthy memorial and from what I have seen on the web and in magazines it will be very impressive. The relief sculptures by Paul Day (!) depicting events from the battle look superb and will no doubt be even more impressive in their final form when cast in bronze.

If anyone is able to make any kind of financial contribution to the construction of this memorial I know that even the smallest amount will be welcomed by the fund-raiser, Stephen Gleeson. If you are able to make a £10 donation (as some members here have already done so) you will have the privilege of sponsoring the inscription of the name of a Battle of Britain veteran (of your choice) on the memorial itself. I will try to post details of the website again (unless someone beats me to it).

They’ve not moved for at least 18 months. A shocking waste!

And the rest 🙁

Absolutely – I will be there too!

The Nimrod/Osprey at Duxford is Nimrod 1 S1581 owned by The Fighter Collection.

Unless someone could prove to me that this engine was stored correctly in a hermetically sealed container until very recently I would consider it nothing more than a core. Frankly, I’m surprised John Bradshaw would want the liability of selling this as a “like new” engine, which is how I read his advert.

Steve, maybe it does not give the full picture, particularly the phrase “it has been extensively checked over by us”. This engine is in an a/c that is flown from time to time (it was at Legends this year, static) and certainly ground run very regularly. It is a working engine.

The Bearcats would be very worthwhile persuing as they seem to be soaring (at least in asking price) in value so the financing of the recovery and restoration would make a lot of sense. Good luck John!

Fascinating look back. Some of the paint jobs are rather good and others leave something to be desired but the civvy schemes are almost the most interesting to look back on. Some amusing variations on the Stars & Bars.

Thanks M12.