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  • March 31, 2025 at 2:48 pm in reply to: What Is The Twin In The Far Right Of The Photo? #1150921
    johnnyboy
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    How about a Hudson ?

    I would also say a Hudson although most of the detail is lost when blown up I think that it looks like it has a gun turret, well IMHO that is

    September 2, 2015 at 5:26 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #894087
    johnnyboy
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    Just seen a Venom in the N/Weald circuit

    John

    August 8, 2015 at 8:05 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #921002
    johnnyboy
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    Seen just before midday spotted a Dornier Do 28 flying over Hartford

    July 7, 2015 at 7:00 pm in reply to: Daily Mail strikes again #868216
    johnnyboy
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    “I did my bit with my children and do so with my grandchild but ultimately I cannot force their interest or acquisition of knowledge. Just sow some seeds and hope they grow and flourish.”

    My feelings exactly.

    June 30, 2015 at 5:11 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #874771
    johnnyboy
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    Old age is my excuse :very_drunk: And just to let you know it is up again as I type this

    June 30, 2015 at 4:34 pm in reply to: Spotted (2015) #874781
    johnnyboy
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    While sitting in my garden enjoying the sun and drinking a cold can from the fridge my day turned out even better when the sound of a Merlin filled the air as for the next 30-40 mins I had the pleasure of watching a Seafire in the North Weald circuit (doing engine test I should imagine) as it flew round at different speeds each pass.

    November 24, 2014 at 2:57 pm in reply to: Gun recoil effect on control column? #892443
    johnnyboy
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    A nice video of a Mustang letting lose with its 50 cal
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niJ82YCiuYU

    July 7, 2014 at 9:23 am in reply to: Seafire SX336 #867591
    johnnyboy
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    Am sure I have seen a video somewhere, of it flying post-repair, but cannot find it on you tube, can anyone point me at it please?

    One of a few video’s on North Weald Facebook Page
    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=521180751342722&set=vb.156008544526613&type=2&theater

    April 10, 2014 at 4:59 pm in reply to: De Havilland Vampire over Essex today #936801
    johnnyboy
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    Although thinking about it it might have been one of the Classic Air Force Venoms, which has been with Weald Aviation for maintenance.

    Sorry for the confusion but I meant to say de Havilland Venom and not Vampire,

    May 10, 2013 at 4:51 pm in reply to: Spotted 2013 #996650
    johnnyboy
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    ??Sea fury?? East of Cambridge heading towards Duxfordish 1 hour ago.

    I saw this do a beat up of North Weald but was not close enough to see any markings

    September 14, 2012 at 4:34 pm in reply to: P40 Without undercarridge problems #1054622
    johnnyboy
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    So you’re saying that it did a run & break with the wheels up….

    No it got done safe and well

    September 13, 2012 at 5:28 pm in reply to: P40 Without undercarridge problems #1056036
    johnnyboy
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    They must have detoured as they have just flown over Ware heading towards Royston. Could they be on route to DX by chance?

    The photo ship went to the East to hold and was joined by the Vampires then all headed back N/West cleared to a “secret frequency” as the pilot of the Twin told North Weald, The Vamps were given a radar slot for the return home after the shoot.

    September 13, 2012 at 3:31 pm in reply to: P40 Without undercarridge problems #1056196
    johnnyboy
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    As I said, no reason to spread rumours when there were no problems.

    Bruce

    “Rumours”… I stated a fact in my thread and was Asking a question in my title how is that starting Rumours? I posted tongue in cheek somewhat as history and sticky levers came to mind watching the P40 take off but it seems it went over the head of some people but not all I am glad to say.:diablo:

    Just heard the 2 Vampires and photo aircraft will be airborne shortly to Thurrock

    September 13, 2012 at 2:38 pm in reply to: P40 Without undercarridge problems #1056312
    johnnyboy
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    Its quite possible for a pilot to forget to raise things after take off as well as forgetting to lower them before landing, although the latter tends to be more expensive. Been there, done that. 😮

    :diablo:

    August 27, 2012 at 2:26 pm in reply to: New Spotted For 2012 Season Here #1076151
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    Hanger 11 Hurricane just done a run and break before landing back at North Weald

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