Finally, this was in my opinion the most fantastic performer in the display – the Jet Waco with a J85 turbojet stuck underneath – I wonder how the wings stayed on!
This is one of my favourites, the rivets caught the sun beautifully – you should see the hi-res version!
Another at the beginning of the amazing pyrotechnics
More from Dayton
I’m English, actually, old boy, but have lived in Sweden for most of the last 30 years, so I have just about picked up the language (enough to make a living as a professional technical translator, at least!)
One book that you might find useful is “Svensk flyghistoria under 1900-talet” that we members of the Swedish Aviation History Association received “free” last year. I could post you my copy to borrow, if you contact me through private mail.
I may have a few other Swedish books in the same vein that I could add to the package if you absolutely guarantee to return them!!!
If you have detailed questions about particular aircraft, you should contact the SFF in Stockholm, which has an excellent reference library (but hardly any researchers!).
The British Fighter and The British Bomber in the Putnams series are very good, I think.
Absolutely!
Rescued from the ravages of weather and vandals after 16 years on Mud Island just outside Memphis. Now the property of the US Air Force Museum, Dayton, but being restored on lease by the Memphis Belle Memorial Association.
Finally . . . the ball turret, even more cramped!
The tail cone, tail gunner’s cramped position
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The plaque detailing this magnificent achievement
The other side, note the different colour of the girl’s (minimal) clothing
According to the Barry Jones “Gloster Meteor” book, the clear-view canopy and tail bullet are later additions.
The F.1 prototype EE210/G also had 5 degrees of dihedral at the wing tips and a pair of Welland engines. It first flew at Moreton Valence on 12 January 1944 piloted by Michael Daunt (I am passionately interested in first flight details).
OK, Robbo, as a technical author I should be more careful with my nomenclature! And I hope I didn’t offend you, Moggy!
Can I get off my knees now, after adopting a suitably humble posture?
Sorry, guys, but I can’t resist adding my two penn’orth from my earlier Cosford visit – at least this Meteor has some colour! Must learn about white balance, though, one of these days!
Congratulations on your “moody” pic though.