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  • July 4, 2004 at 9:52 pm in reply to: BOAC Mosqitoes / Fw 200 G-AGAY #1567388
    Papa Lima
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    There are several different aircraft shown with these markings on this web site:
    http://airlines.afriqonline.com/airlines/560.htm
    Perhaps you can download the photos and measure them to see if they have the same heights, although they at first sight seem to be of different sizes.

    July 4, 2004 at 8:42 pm in reply to: East Kirkby Today #1567474
    Papa Lima
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    I feel sorry for the poor people who’ve had their legs chopped off!

    July 4, 2004 at 11:12 am in reply to: We Want To Chat (Merged) #1973231
    Papa Lima
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    Just what I wrote – “easy peasy” in Swedish, pronounced “let som en plet” . . .
    It only took me 2 years to learn the basics, and another year of daily practice!
    After 30 years I’m still immediately identified as English as soon as I open my mouth here in Sweden! Mind you, I’m a slow learner.
    French is a doddle compared to Swedish

    July 4, 2004 at 10:45 am in reply to: We Want To Chat (Merged) #1973234
    Papa Lima
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    Swedish lesson number 1

    Lätt som en plätt = easy peasy
    :p

    July 4, 2004 at 10:27 am in reply to: We Want To Chat (Merged) #1973246
    Papa Lima
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    Would anyone like me to be their receptionist? I may be 60 but there’s plenty of life in the old dog yet!
    I shall visit the Duxford/Cambridge area the first 3 days of this week looking for somewhere to live and assessing job prospects in case I am daft enough to sell my Swedish flat and move to the UK. When for example would be the optimum time for me to visit that Red Lion pub that features so much on here? And where is it, if I may ask?

    July 4, 2004 at 10:06 am in reply to: We Want To Chat (Merged) #1973280
    Papa Lima
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    The only thing I learned after 34 years of marriage to two different wives (now both ex) is that women can do at least 5 things simultaneously, so you’re having an easy time of it, Anna!
    (Must get this tongue out of my cheek before something nasty hits me)

    July 4, 2004 at 10:00 am in reply to: Pics from 1952 – where to post? #1576329
    Papa Lima
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    There were plenty of Bomber Command Lincolns with big serials on the side like that, but for me it’s a first to see that black colour scheme and serial placement on a Mosquito!

    July 4, 2004 at 12:07 am in reply to: Il-62 flight! #650484
    Papa Lima
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    Narrow, winding and with lots of farm tractors and underpowered trucks. Of course, I’m biased, having been stopped for “speeding” in my foreign registered car wth no radar in sight – the cop just wanted a few dollars!
    Anyway, my point is that unless you can fly into Pardubice, be prepared to spend quite a lot of time getting there!

    July 3, 2004 at 11:44 pm in reply to: Il-62 flight! #650504
    Papa Lima
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    Prague, Warsaw and Vienna are the “nearest” cities, but it’s a heck of a long way from any of those – I’ve driven in the area and the roads are not exactly the best, either!

    July 3, 2004 at 11:30 pm in reply to: Model Aircraft photos #1576508
    Papa Lima
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    Hunter GA11

    Hi duxfordhawk, this’ll show you where to stick the bits back on!
    (Picture from the Barry Jones collection)

    July 3, 2004 at 10:25 pm in reply to: Ju52 at Copenhagen 23 July #650623
    Papa Lima
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    Hi, Sonnenflieger – I’m close enough, but won’t go – I’ll be busy packing for Oshkosh and my flight in the Canadian Lancaster!

    July 3, 2004 at 9:29 pm in reply to: Overweight baggage charges #650797
    Papa Lima
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    True, T5, the only time I’ve been clobbered in 30 years of frequent flying with lots of baggage was by the afore-mentioned Ryanair! Check-in staff for scheduled carriers are more understanding!

    July 3, 2004 at 9:13 pm in reply to: Overweight baggage charges #650811
    Papa Lima
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    I think it mostly depends on the mood of the check-in staff – be nice to them!

    July 3, 2004 at 7:57 pm in reply to: Can you help id this aircraft. #1578043
    Papa Lima
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    Lots of pix here, Andy, including that one with the Baffins (see my title?!)
    http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/Ships/FURIOUS.html
    Sorry to hog your thread, newboy!

    July 3, 2004 at 7:46 pm in reply to: Can you help id this aircraft. #1578046
    Papa Lima
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    Furious and Baffins

    Here’s one, Andy, just for you!

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