Hi All,
Thanks for the update and posting the pictures along with your own time and effort for us all on the forum………..:applause::eagerness:

Geoff.

Hi All,
Update for anyone interested. Below from the ARCO FB page 06/03…..:eagerness:

Indy’s Road to Recovery Part.I …

So, with one of our two seat Spitfires, Indy, being a bit under the weather at the moment, we have decided to document her journey back to the skies. Before we do that, we’d just like to say how overwhelmed we were by the messages of support left on the post announcing the incident. It was a humbling reminder of the passion that exists for these beautiful flying machines and the engineering associated with them. It is that very same passion …that fuels the work we do in these hangars every day, so thanks for topping up our tank on a day where it was getting a little low.

Indy arrived home at five to midnight last Thursday after a huge effort from our team of engineers who went to recover the aircraft from Denham Airfield. They battled through torrential rain and blustery wind all day to get the job done and we couldn’t be more proud of them for never giving in! The team from Welch’s Specialist Movements & Welch’s Crane Hire were exemplary as always and we’d like to thank the guys at London Denham Aviation Ltd who were voluntarily on hand to assist our team throughout the recovery.

Now that Indy is back in our facility at Imperial War Museum Duxford things have already started moving. After a meticulous analysis of the damage, a repair plan has been established and the work begun. The engine was the first thing out as it will be replaced with a fresh one that’s currently being overhauled by Eyetech Engineering Ltd. The team there are really bending over backwards to finish the replacement engine and we can’t thank them enough for their constant support. The propeller was picked up today by the talented guys over at Skycraft Services Limited who have risen to the challenge of overhauling it. They know these props inside out and we have no doubt that it’ll be as good as new upon its return!

The rest of the repairs fall to us and our in-house Spitfire restoring dream team, Historic Flying Ltd (HFL). The whole front end, including the firewall, is now off the aircraft and the damaged wing will be going into a wing-jig before the end of the week. Fortunately the spar is undamaged, however, the wing will need to go into the jig for repairs to be carried out on Rib.1. The lower firewall has also sustained damage at the point in which the undercarriage rams mount. This has necessitated the removal of Frame.5 in order for us to carry out the necessary repairs.

So there we have it, the first update on Indy’s road to recovery. We hope you enjoy the photos:- http://www.facebook.com/pg/aircraftrestorationcompany/photos/?ref=page_internal

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Geoff.

Hi All,
Finally got around to watching Black Panther 2018 (Via Sky Cinema). While I thoroughly enjoyed the film just a couple of minor snags IMPO some of the music did not fit the action (i.e The car chase also some of the fight scenes CGI was bad when compared along side other films i.e.Aquaman CGI ) apart from those a good movie easily watchable a second time around….;)

Starring:- Chadwick Boseman,Michael B. Jordan,Lupita Nyong’o,Danai Gurira,Martin Freeman,Daniel Kaluuya,Letitia Wright,
Winston Duke,Angela Bassett,Forest Whitaker,Andy Serkis,John Kani,Florence Kasumba,Sterling K. Brown,Isaach de Bankolé,
Connie Chiume,Dorothy Steel,Danny Sapani,Sydelle Noel,Marija Abney,Janeshia Adams-Ginyard,Maria Hippolyte,Marie Mouroum,J
énel Stevens,Zola Williams,Christine Hollingsworth,Shaunette Renée Wilson,Nabiyah Be,(Trevor Noah – Wakandan ship A.I,),Stan Lee, and (Sebastian Stan – End Credit scene).

After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king — and as Black Panther — gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.

Geoff.

Hi All,
KurtB – Please accept my apologies as I fear it was my fault for posting alleged comments that where published in an article by The SUN. A rag which I fear is much despised on here, but it only has itself to blame as questionable journalism seems to be a trait all to often with a number of articles over the years. Being perfectly honest though which rag hasn’t been guilty of the odd one or two articles in the past at some time ?

I was only trying to show how there was a commonality between Mr Eric Browns comments featured in (Post 368 by Paul178) and alleged former colleagues of Mr Hill and they’re opinion of him as a pilot, seeing as they where anonymous sources you obviously would call the report into question.

Again if I was to blame I apologise unreservedly…… 😮

Geoff.

Hi All,
Mark Postlethwaite has just released a brand new paintingdepicting the often overlooked Short Stirling – Depicting N3721 of 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron, this painting is Mark’s first published Stirling painting for over 25 years and will finally fill the gap in his Bomber Command collection. The original painting is now for sale and prints will be published on 15/03. (Available here:- http://www.posart.com/shop/stirling-service ) Personally I love it and agree with his sentiments …………….:cool:

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STIRLING SERVICE.

Geoff.

Hi All,
The Big Job – 1965 (Via Talking Pictures Channel/Sky 328). Classic British 60’s B&W slapstick comedy even after all these years, featuring well know actors of the time who would be more connected to the Carry On films for they’re fame, also some for acting in they’re own shows or well loved characters in British sit-coms.

Starring:- Sid James,Sylvia Syms,Dick Emery,Joan Sims,Lance Percival,Jim Dale,Deryck Guyler,Edina Ronay,Reginald Beckwith, Michael Ward,Brian Rawlinson,David Horne,Frank Forsyth,Frank Thornton and Wanda Ventham.

Inept bank-robbers find that, while the three were in prison, a police station was built near the tree where the loot was cached.

Geoff.

Hi All,
Bruce – Well just PM me please.

Geoff.