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March 21, 2016 at 2:49 pm in reply to: Midair Squadron in receivership #904765

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The pair of ex RAE aircraft WT327 and XH567 were doing that (amongst other things?) as far as i know in the USA but I think the work dried up or the company ceased to exist

Possibly not long after they bought the Cockpit off 568 at Bruntingthorpe. Does anyone know what happened??

They are both parked up in open storage at Lakeport in Northern California, AFAIK they are for sale.

March 20, 2016 at 8:54 pm in reply to: Update on Navy Fury restoration after crash #905182

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There is also an operation in California, although I understand they are getting out of doing them due to the warranty claims

March 20, 2016 at 5:23 pm in reply to: Update on Navy Fury restoration after crash #905332

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…does the reliability of the Centaurus make keeping a Fury in the air really viable ?

The availability of serviceable sleeves will be the limiting factor.

There are workshops out there who have successfully rebuilt Centaurus’ for many years. Others have been less successful.

March 20, 2016 at 5:18 pm in reply to: Taxiing Accident — FG-1D and A6M2 #905334

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The Corsair pilot slammed on his brakes after the collision and nosed up, with the prop taking several large gouges out of the taxiway. A shame, as they’d only just fitted a new engine to it. The Corsair’s wing was also damaged as it went over the top of the Zero, which was spun round through 90 degrees in the collision.

March 20, 2016 at 4:48 pm in reply to: Midair Squadron in receivership #905341

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The Canberra was unsold (high bid was £45k) and the Hunter sold for £13k

March 17, 2016 at 8:41 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary (2016) #906766

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Too many hoses! 🙂

March 17, 2016 at 4:26 am in reply to: …Most underrated fighter… #907481

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I’d agree on the Hellcat. It scored more kills than all the rest of the USN’s fighters put together yet the Corsair grabs all the glory, due in no small part to a corny 1970s TV show.

March 16, 2016 at 10:53 pm in reply to: 2 seat Hurricane #907518

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That’s a job title I never thought I’d hear – rear gunner in a Hurricane!

March 16, 2016 at 9:11 pm in reply to: 2 seat Hurricane #907645

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This is the one that the Hawker Restorations one will be modeled on:

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March 16, 2016 at 9:10 pm in reply to: 2 seat Hurricane #907657

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March 16, 2016 at 9:07 pm in reply to: 2 seat Hurricane #907679

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March 16, 2016 at 4:07 am in reply to: Duxford Diary (2016) #908194

Mike J
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Would anti-flash white be too much to wish for?….

No tankers flew in white

No other preserved Victors are currently painted in camouflage

I think the current (correct in-service) scheme is fine.

March 15, 2016 at 8:59 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary (2016) #908343

Mike J
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Perhaps they’ll hang it up from the roof! 🙂

March 15, 2016 at 7:05 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary (2016) #908360

Mike J
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Great news. Good to see the Victor smiling again!

Hopefully they will move on to the Shackleton once the Victor is done.

Have the F-100 and T-33 left now?

March 14, 2016 at 9:16 am in reply to: Shoreham Airshow Accident – AAIB Update Due Out Today #909652

Mike J
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Your naivety in expecting such a list to be posted on a public forum is nothing short of astonishing.
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