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  • March 31, 2025 at 10:23 am in reply to: Pebsham Aerodrome, Hastings #1096334
    wes
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    Hi,

    As you see I have a scanned programme of the airshow on the 27th July 1980 complete with a couple of photographs of the field in operation on that day.

    I do recall witnissing a full size display, including a James Bond flying autogyro, and see that she is indeed listed for this display.

    Enjoy!
    Wes

    February 8, 2019 at 8:30 am in reply to: Daks over Duxford 4-5th June… #820092
    wes
    Participant

    I have tickets for Caen, and am in Normandy for the week 1-9 June.

    I will be looking for other events in Normandy, and any news on the location where the parachutes will jump would be much appreciated

    Thx in advance

    January 30, 2019 at 12:03 pm in reply to: That Merlin Crackle… Or Not? #822060
    wes
    Participant

    The only “crackling” I have noticed is on planes coming in to land where the engine is more on idle and I presume what we hear is the odd backfire from unburnt fuel.

    September 27, 2018 at 2:05 pm in reply to: All happening in Norway..Spitfire No. 2 #774295
    wes
    Participant

    With all this talk of single/dual seat Spitfires, I wonder how possible it would be to make a removable second bubble, and have a replacement panel fit that would give the look of a single seater?

    Best of both worlds?

    May 29, 2018 at 1:23 pm in reply to: NX611 Markings – What is the white box for/show around the H? #792337
    wes
    Participant

    Would it not have been easier to paint the H white then?

    May 18, 2018 at 1:45 pm in reply to: In cockpit camera of P51 Miss Velmas emergency landing at LAST years Legends #798543
    wes
    Participant

    Great interview and footage.

    April 17, 2018 at 11:07 am in reply to: Yak 18 F-AZYK accident 8/4/18 (Pas de Calais) Two fatalities #811911
    wes
    Participant

    Looks like it just lost airspeed and stalled whilst inverted
    Very sad

    April 12, 2018 at 1:25 pm in reply to: Replica 109 Wanted For Display…………. #813483
    wes
    Participant

    Would a very large model suffice?
    I don’t have one but I know there’s a few in existence.
    If yes, then enquire through the Large Model Association

    April 5, 2018 at 1:39 pm in reply to: Hunter under Tower Bridge, London. #816042
    wes
    Participant

    Sounds a great jape, but am sure there will be plenty of others who see this as a reckless stunt.

    Tickled me though!

    March 15, 2018 at 12:30 pm in reply to: BBMF longevity? #823871
    wes
    Participant

    Whether it is a paid for airshow or a free seaside show, I notice the crowd have a hushed respect when the BBMF fly followed by a round of applause.
    I think most people understand the significance as well as enjoying the spectacle.

    October 24, 2017 at 1:18 pm in reply to: New Messerschmitt Scheme. Love or hate it #818045
    wes
    Participant

    I think it looks great.
    Very authentic.
    I hear the idea of the aileron, but think at the end of the day it may just look a bit odd, and not many people would make the mind leap of what it is supposed to represent.
    Looking forward to seeing in the flesh

    September 20, 2017 at 1:09 pm in reply to: Flying K5054 Replica #831508
    wes
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    But I don’t think this topic should belong in the Historic forum.

    In the style of the OP, as it was not built today, then it must have been built before today, so therefore sometime in (recent) history!
    AND it has an original MK5 pitot tube…so qualifies in more ways than one :eagerness:

    September 18, 2017 at 1:15 pm in reply to: Flying K5054 Replica #832425
    wes
    Participant

    Very nice indeed, and your comments made me chuckle.

    Out of interest, what does the handle do with the massive R pin? (“Remove before flight”)
    I thought at first maybe a ballistic parachute, but then thought the machine would be too heavy for such an item.

    September 7, 2017 at 1:13 pm in reply to: Aerobatting AN2 crashes in Moscow show- 2 crew lost #837077
    wes
    Participant

    The “smoke on” from takeoff was an indication it was a display item.

    Bit scary how low the exit and subsequent high energy turns were performed, pretty much zero room for error.

    Still tragic though

    September 5, 2017 at 1:27 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary (2017) #837706
    wes
    Participant

    Ouch….looks worse than I thought it would

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