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  • in reply to: Dayton Show 2003 #1553365
    Papa Lima
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    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!

    in reply to: Dayton Show 2003 #1553368
    Papa Lima
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    This is one of my favourites, the rivets caught the sun beautifully – you should see the hi-res version!

    in reply to: Dayton Show 2003 #1553369
    Papa Lima
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    Another at the beginning of the amazing pyrotechnics

    in reply to: Dayton Show 2003 #1553370
    Papa Lima
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    More from Dayton

    in reply to: Books on aviation in the 20´s and 30´s #1553372
    Papa Lima
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    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!).

    in reply to: Books on aviation in the 20´s and 30´s #1553412
    Papa Lima
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    The British Fighter and The British Bomber in the Putnams series are very good, I think.

    in reply to: Memphis Belle restoration #1553414
    Papa Lima
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    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.

    in reply to: Memphis Belle restoration #1553434
    Papa Lima
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    Finally . . . the ball turret, even more cramped!

    in reply to: Memphis Belle restoration #1553439
    Papa Lima
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    The tail cone, tail gunner’s cramped position

    in reply to: Memphis Belle restoration #1553442
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    Next

    in reply to: Memphis Belle restoration #1553447
    Papa Lima
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    The plaque detailing this magnificent achievement

    in reply to: Memphis Belle restoration #1553457
    Papa Lima
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    The other side, note the different colour of the girl’s (minimal) clothing

    in reply to: Cosford this Saturday. #1557501
    Papa Lima
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    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).

    in reply to: Cosford this Saturday. #1557518
    Papa Lima
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    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?

    in reply to: Cosford this Saturday. #1557525
    Papa Lima
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    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.

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