“Spins” or “passes” ? Didn’t think spinning was practised much in the early swept wing jets.
I’ll get my coat.

Very sad and moving film. Particularly the B-29 that was dropping out of the formation at 6:49. I wonder what he was thinking seeing his chums disappearing ahead of him. Not being a military enthusiast I was surprised to see so many wrecked B-29s. After their Hiroshima/Nagasaki exploits I had thought they were almost impregnable. Clearly not.

Greta shots but what is the point of camouflaging the big Bell (?) machine and then painting the engine compartment in a hi-viz paint? I don’t really “do” military stuff so I’m just curious.

Avion ancien, I note your interest in civilian aircraft that ended up with ATC Squadrons and i have an oddity for you. I own Airtourer G-AWVG and I have a note that Airtourer G-AWVF was handed on to an ATC squadron in Essex (?) after it was withdrawn from service. Have you got any info on that ?

Jungmeister has the “round” engine and the Jungmann has the “straight” one (of various types). I believe you can still buy a new build Jungmann from Poland (?)

Looks like a version of the Pou-de-ciel or “Flying Flea”. Avions ancien will be along shortly with the pilots inside trouser leg length I have no doubt as he’s keen on these oddballs.

Slight thread drift but I’ve always wondered why several British naval aircraft, including the Wyvern, had a second fold on each wing. Was this for clearance on the hangar deck? Otherwise it seems to add extra complication and therefore weight, which is not a “good thing”.