Yes to the point of using the description “Taliban” rather than “Enemy” or “Hostile” ………….. why is that ??

I’m a fan of Kenneth McDonough. But then I would be as I’ve got 3 of his originals in the family (2 x Oils & 1 x Watercolour of WW1 aircraft – Camels, Brisfits and Nieuports).

Ken was the ‘Artist Airfix forgot’ for me as he did some of the early box art for the kits but people only remember Roy Cross (also a highly talented artist- don’t get me wrong) – Ken never got the credit he deserves. Many of his originals were commissions for Shell and Air BP.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=kenneth+mcdonough+aviation+artist&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5dGVU–IHuaP8AGP34HABw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=602

I’ve also got a small watercolour of Hurricanes by an Artist called ‘Roffey’ but he seems harder to track down…………

Arc

Massively off track – I preferred the earlier Mosquito kit as it was easy to make albeit it not a very accurate representation of the real thing, the later Airfix Mossie did not fit together at all well but was a better representation of the real thing – I think Airfix re-issued the earlier version…………….due to public demand 🙂

I always enjoy the Wanaka display – really great scenery, superb weather usually and lovely aircraft.

I always think the only thing missing are ‘heavies’ which are in short supply in NZ and Oz displays.

It’s a great pity but I understand why.

Arc

Shipdham

Several things:

1. Access is not necessarily through the dairy farm – I turn right and then go down the runway side. No problem.

2. Access – the fear is travellers. The gate is locked to prevent them and to keep the farmer happy. If we are operating then ring the number on the website – we’ll come and let you in

3. Surface. The main part of the runway has been resurfaced and is smoother than most you find.

4. Airspace is not a problem – we are outside Norwich zone even after the massive (and unnecessary) airspace grab. Not sure what conflicts you are mentioning.

5. Aggressive locals – unsure who that may be, most of the people seem OK. I’ve had equally hostile receptions at various airfields. You have to speak as you find…………….

hopefully this sets the record straight.

Fly in for a visit. We don’t bite, honest……………….. Circuits to the North side please

Arc

I think it looks cheap and tacky. 🙂

I also think it’s not old old maybe 1960’s ??

Arc

I thought ‘Billy and the Fighter boys’ was a great programme – hope they reshow it………

Arc