Some great news from the Bentwaters Cold War Museum team.
“The Bentwaters Cold War Museum wishes to announce that it has been successful in its bid to acquire an A-10 Thunderbolt on loan from the National Museum of the USAF. The airframe in question is an ex-509th TFS/81st TFW Bentwaters-based jet and is currently residing at Alconbury. It is hoped that the A-10 will be on display for the first opening of 2016 which will be Easter Sunday.
To say that we are pleased to be returning a Warthog to Bentwaters is an understatement. Our thanks must go to all the USAF and NMUSAF personnel involved in achieving what started off as a pipe dream back in 2003, four years before we first opened our doors to the Public. Hopefully this will be a very successful 2016 for BCWM!”Jon Saunders has be trying for years to secure the loan of the frame to the BCWM with the help of the USAF despite the restrictions the US Congress has set in such dealings. The paperwork has all been signed so it is a case of the BCWM dismantling, moving and restoring the frame. For those that mention paint schemes.. It will be repainted to what it wore at Bentwaters. 😀
Hi All,
Well done to all the team involved with the negotiations obviously a welcome addition to your inventory and seeing the work you put into the Jaguar the A-10 is in very capable hands. :eagerness: My fondest memory’s of the A-10 is watching take apart the targets at RAF Wainfleet, watching the angle of each aircraft getting steeper and steeper for each successive pass until the last virtually just banking what looked like more or less directly over the targets ? great days out…..:applause:
Geoff.
Hi All,
Most people from all walks of life who served in whatever way through the war never really mention what they did, it was just what was required or felt by the individual wanted to contribute in whatever way they could in that time period and to discover little known facts about people already known is really fascinating and makes you admire them more for their achievements. RIP Mr James.
Geoff.
Hi All,
Paul,
That reminds me of seeing three provost’s messing about above Lincoln in eighties matey never forget it. Nice to see a different colour scheme on the provost a great credit to you matey keep them coming…….:eagerness:
Geoff.
Hi All,
What’s the deal with the works then is this a local discount or nation wide ? I just went on to their web page and this is what you get :- http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/general/wings-on-my-sleeve—the-worlds-greatest-test-pilot-tells-his-story/9780753822098
Then add on their delivery (Prices below) if you do not have a local store. It seems like nobody has told the online site about this discount and considering the apparent RRP (although you can get a 10% discount with your 1st order) a bit confusing really…..:confused:
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Geoff.
Hi All,
George Gaynes as Commandant Lassard was one of the best parts in the film series and this video from his 95th birthday proves he was still quite spritely at that grand old age and his passing has come as a shock but what a life he must have lead. RIP Mr Gaynes.
Geoff.
Hi All,
George Gaynes as Commandant Lassard was one of the best parts in the film series and this video from his 95th birthday proves he was still quite spritely at that grand old age and his passing has come as a shock but what a life he must have lead. RIP Mr Gaynes.
Geoff.
Hi All,
Not that low really compared to most but still a rare photo of JU-87’s. :eagerness:
A mechanic services a German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter aircraft in the Finnish Immola Airfield. German Junkers Ju-87 dive bombers fly overhead, 1944.
Geoff.
Hi All,
From an F-5 flying across a road to an F-5 taxiing on the road 😀
A Swiss Air Force F-5E Tiger II crossing a road between the runway and an aircraft cavern in Mollis airfield in 1999. (Courtesy of Kobel 2007)
Geoff.
Hi All,
Just starting ‘The Ascendants Of Estorea Book.1. OF 2. – Cry Of The Newborn’ by James Barclay.
The Estorean Conquord has stood for 850 years. Its Advocate, Herine Del Aglios, knows that she presides over the greatest civilisation in history. But she wants more. And in Estorea’s recently conquered territories dissent is brewing. Forced to fight old friends and neighbours in the cause of the ever-growing Conquord, they face brutal choices and savage demands for money and men to be fed into Estorea’s wars – demands made by Paul Jhered, head of the Gatherers and the iron hand of the Advocate, With Jhered by her side, Herine believes that nothing can go wrong. Until a disastrous and bloody reversal in the war to overrun the Kingdom of Tsard puts Estorea’s armies on the back foot and has Tsardon troops flooding into the Conquord.
As the empire trembles, far from the war four unique children are discovering their powers. They are the first true Ascendants, in touch with the elements, able to shape the world. An empire descending into war is about to discover the wonder and terror of magic …
Geoff.
Hi All,
Just starting ‘The Ascendants Of Estorea Book.1. OF 2. – Cry Of The Newborn’ by James Barclay.
The Estorean Conquord has stood for 850 years. Its Advocate, Herine Del Aglios, knows that she presides over the greatest civilisation in history. But she wants more. And in Estorea’s recently conquered territories dissent is brewing. Forced to fight old friends and neighbours in the cause of the ever-growing Conquord, they face brutal choices and savage demands for money and men to be fed into Estorea’s wars – demands made by Paul Jhered, head of the Gatherers and the iron hand of the Advocate, With Jhered by her side, Herine believes that nothing can go wrong. Until a disastrous and bloody reversal in the war to overrun the Kingdom of Tsard puts Estorea’s armies on the back foot and has Tsardon troops flooding into the Conquord.
As the empire trembles, far from the war four unique children are discovering their powers. They are the first true Ascendants, in touch with the elements, able to shape the world. An empire descending into war is about to discover the wonder and terror of magic …
Geoff.
Hi All,
I Watched ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ last night and a good bit of escapism, surprisingly the film passes quite quickly……….:)
Geoff.
Hi All,
I Watched ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ last night and a good bit of escapism, surprisingly the film passes quite quickly……….:)
Geoff.
Hi All,
Mr Creosote,
Yes I loved it was quite funny like you said in places the odd thing I found about how difficult it was to pin a couple of the astronauts down Neil Armstrong especially. As an example when the author attended a seminar in Spain with all the attendees having to sign non disclosure agreements ? then having to go through security measures by his personal security force! very odd action for somebody who you would think would want to tell everybody about his experience on the moon (Tin foil hat time:D)
Right then back on topic, at the moment I have just started Voices Of The Great War by Peter Vansittart. Just at the beginning of the 1st chapter 1914 and some very surprising facts come to light that the whole war could have been stopped but for the arrogance of certain country’s leaders, so sad really that they could not agree on a peace deal around a table before the terrible loss of life to all country’s involved….:(
Geoff.
Hi All,
Mr Creosote,
Yes I loved it was quite funny like you said in places the odd thing I found about how difficult it was to pin a couple of the astronauts down Neil Armstrong especially. As an example when the author attended a seminar in Spain with all the attendees having to sign non disclosure agreements ? then having to go through security measures by his personal security force! very odd action for somebody who you would think would want to tell everybody about his experience on the moon (Tin foil hat time:D)
Right then back on topic, at the moment I have just started Voices Of The Great War by Peter Vansittart. Just at the beginning of the 1st chapter 1914 and some very surprising facts come to light that the whole war could have been stopped but for the arrogance of certain country’s leaders, so sad really that they could not agree on a peace deal around a table before the terrible loss of life to all country’s involved….:(
Geoff.
Hi All,
Tim,
Great post with your lovely pictures many thanks for sharing. :eagerness:
To all others who posted the rest of those beautiful pictures many thanks again. :eagerness:
Geoff.