1batfastardHi All,
From a Non Fiction film about Japanese pilots flying low over the ocean attacking American forces to a Fiction film about an American pilot flying low over the ocean attacking Russian forces….:D
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All.
A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY Larry…:very_drunk: I hope you had a great day and enjoyed Rogue One you lucky person…:D
I watched (Via Sky Cinema) another excellent biopic last night called ‘Collateral’ a good lesson how big business will always put money ahead of people and their health in this case the NFL ahead of their players. Choosing to victimize one doctor and ignoring the facts when confronted with them, a well recommended film even if you don’t like American football or sports in general, just a well thought out and acted movie….:cool: Really typical of how corrupt the system is world wide putting money first instead of people an absolutely disgusting practise no matter what line of business……:apologetic:
Starring:-Will Smith,Alec Baldwin,Albert Brooks,Gugu Mbatha-Raw,David Morse,Arliss Howard,Mike O’Malley,Eddie Marsan,Hill Harper,
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje,Stephen Moyer,Richard T. Jones,Paul Reiser,Luke Wilson,Sara Lindsey,Matthew Willig,Bitsie Tulloch,
Eme Ikwuakor and Sam Neill.
While conducting an autopsy on former NFL football player Mike Webster (David Morse), forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) discovers neurological deterioration that is similar to Alzheimer’s disease. Omalu names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on a mission to raise public awareness about the dangers of football-related head trauma.
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
Watched the excellent Sci-Fi The Martian (Via Sky Cinema) another good funny in places well acted film with a good storyline, if you like Sci-Fi you should like this…:cool:
Starring:-Matt Damon as Mark Watney,Jessica Chastain,Kristen Wiig,Jeff Daniels,Sean Bean,Michael Peña,Kate Mara,Sebastian Stan,Aksel Hennie
Chiwetel Ejiofor,Mackenzie Davis,Donald Glover,Benedict Wong,Eddy Ko,Chen Shu,Naomi Scott and Nick Mohammed.
When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amount of supplies, the stranded visitor must utilize his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home, while his crew mates hatch their own plan for a daring rescue mission.
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
I think everybody forgets the manufacturers don’t really want you to do it they want their own products professionally fitted as it makes them money in the spares…;)
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
Watched the excellent biopic of the Benghazi diplomatic compound incident ’13 Hours’ (Via Sky Cinema)Well acted, well thought out and made film…..:cool:
Starring:-James Badge Dale,John Krasinski,Max Martini,Dominic Fumusa,Pablo Schreiber,David Denman,Matt Letscher,Toby Stephens,
Alexia Barlier,Freddie Stroma,David Costabile,Peyman Moaadi,David Giuntoli,Demetrius Grosse,Christopher Dingli,Shane Rowe and Gábor Bodis.
On Sept. 11, 2012, Islamic militants attack the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, an officer for the Foreign Service. Stationed less than one mile away are members (James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini) of the Annex Security Team, former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city. As the assault rages on, the six men engage the combatants in a fierce firefight to save the lives of the remaining Americans.
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
Modest to the end about his exploits concerning the Bismark RIP Lt Cdr Moffat.
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
Watched the excellent and quite funny Sci-Fi Antman (Via Sky Cinema) If you like the genre you’ll like this film a good bit of escapism from the world and keep watching the end credits some hints of what is to follow in Avengers civil war……:cool:
Starring:-Paul Rudd,Evangeline Lilly,Michael Douglas,Corey Stoll,Bobby Cannavale,Michael Peña,Tip “T.I.” Harris,Anthony Mackie,Wood Harris,
Judy Greer and David Dastmalchian.
Forced out of his own company by former protégé Darren Cross, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) recruits the talents of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a master thief just released from prison. Lang becomes Ant-Man, trained by Pym and armed with a suit that allows him to shrink in size, possess superhuman strength and control an army of ants. The miniature hero must use his new skills to prevent Cross, also known as Yellowjacket, from perfecting the same technology and using it as a weapon for evil.
Geoff.
1batfastardHi Snafu and TonyT
Many thanks for the reply we are going to the top like you suggest the wife is already on the case. I only bring it up on the forum as I would have thought it would help with extra ammo so to speak if this is happening nation wide to throw back at them if they offer poor excuses. It looks like we will actually be getting them direct from the publishers. It seems a better solution to have both magazines arrive together if that is possible being as each are now about two weeks apart from release.
Anyway many thanks both for taking the time to reply….:eagerness:
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
Another Japanese lightning…….:D
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
Thank you for all your explanations as to why XM655 will not make a short ferry flight :eagerness: Well apart from my question being in the FANTASY world it seems that it’s not viable to have her made airworthy just for a short hop. As one of you pointed out with the decision not to have XH558 based at Bruntingthorpe there is a question of why ? Personally I think it was a decision taken by the VTST and not Bruntingthorpe themselves, more along the lines of VTST wanting to keep control of the of operating the Vulcan.
I can’t see that those who operate the cold war collection at Bruntingthorpe would put any obstacles in the way of the Vulcans operation by VTST, but perhaps they clashed on ideas of how to operate jointly at the same site and that’s why they opted for the Vulcan dispersal airfield of Finningly as Mr Plemming’s idea was possibly a very different future outlook than those of Bruntingthorpe ?
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
DazDaMan,
Yes funny thing you mentioning the sharks while they were apparently on the way to discover the wreck I could have sworn it was being held back by some means as it was struggling when swimming at first then seemed to shoot forward……:D
Last night I watched American Sniper (Via Sky Cinema) although a bit of a controversial film none the less I enjoyed the biopic, only one complaint is the use of CGI blood personally I can’t stand it other than that an excellent film……:cool:
Starring:-Bradley Cooper,Sienna Miller,Luke Grimes,Jake McDorman,Cory Hardrict,Kevin Lacz,Navid Negahban,Keir O’Donnell,Kyle Gallner,Sam Jaeger,
Sammy Sheik,Mido Hamada,Eric Close,Eric Ladin,Brian Hallisay,Marnette Patterson,Leonard Roberts and Max Charles.
U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) takes his sole mission — protect his comrades — to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
I asked if it was possible as other aircraft have been made airworthy for one last ferry flight in the past, plus the fact that any parts needed as replacements surely could be cannibalised from XH558 just for the ferry flight then returned. :confused: I know this idea is far out there but surely this would be a better outcome all around in my view, especially if wellesbourne closed rather than scrapping the machine that has been lovingly cared for by the custodians since delivery to wellesbourne yes ?
I imagine the money needed to do this could be raised if enthusiasts wanted it to happen with all the proper paperwork etc.etc. in place and it meant another delta was saved from the scrappers could be kept live. Add to that Bruntingthorpe is the perfect home if like I said the worse comes to the worse or do you think that a lot of enthusiasts would deem this as a waste of money ? that’s all just floating the idea that’s all…..:rolleyes:
A fantasy day out could be with the best of RAF aviation live and fast taxi runs by Vulcan/Victor/Vc10/Nimrod/Jaguar/Canberra/Lightning/Hunter/Provost/ Hawk/ Tornado plus other foreign aircraft, what say you ?
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
I watched the rather dated by todays film standards Underwater (Via BBCi available until 23/12) Just an enjoyable romp from 1955 but not for everybody’s viewing, it is what it is….;)
Starring:-Jane Russell,Richard Egan,Gilbert Roland,Lori Nelson,Robert Keith,Joseph Calleia,Eugene Iglesias and Ric Roman.
Along with his partner, Dominic (Gilbert Roland), and his lovely wife, Theresa (Jane Russell), intrepid treasure hunter Johnny Gray (Richard Egan) embarks on a quest for sunken treasure in the Caribbean. Outfitted with advanced scuba gear, the team struggles to pinpoint the location of the rumored shipwreck of a centuries-old galleon loaded down with priceless antiques. When a group of money-hungry pirates takes a sudden interest in their expedition, the Grays find themselves in deep trouble.
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
I don’t think this has been featured in this thread before, if it has my apologies to whoever posted it 1st time around , still it has some good B-58 Hustler low level flying. Could this aircraft be considered the US’s answer to the Vulcan ? 😉
Courtesy of AVhistorybuff via Youtube…..:cool:
And some more with a lot less noise…:D
Geoff.
1batfastardHi All,
Two things here if I may.
1. If the worse comes to the worse could XM655 be made airworthy for a brief delivery flight to Bruntingthorpe ? as I imagine this would be a preferred outcome and home if closure comes ?
2. What of the Parcel/Border force International hub at Coventry airport where will they disappear to ? As far as I am aware they chose Coventry because it was central to England and it already had a not to busy runway instead of going to BHX a busy international airport (correct if wrong please).
Geoff.
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