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October 19, 2015 at 7:13 pm in reply to: Duxford Battle #849441

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Hoping the IWM batttle “Evlyn Tensions” might make a re-apperance

Unlikely, since the IWM traded Z2033 “Evelyn Tentions” to the Fleet Air Arm Museum fifteen years ago.

Fairey Firefly Mk 1 – Yeovilton October 2009 by Rob Leigh, on Flickr

September 14, 2015 at 12:19 pm in reply to: Lancaster UC support beam #881474

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Mike, the u/c beams are easily inspected on NX664 at Le Bourget when Ailes Anciennes have an open day. http://eternal.flight.pagesperso-orange.fr/wu21/lancastercr.html

Lancaster NX664 WU-21_4764 by Rob Leigh, on Flickr

Avro Lancaster WU-21 NX664 Le Bourget_4765 by Rob Leigh, on Flickr

July 25, 2015 at 3:55 pm in reply to: Last flight of a Victor #851480

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Its actually directly head on that Victors look most impressive, menacing is probably the better phrase.

Agreed, it’s certainly got presence.

Bruntingthorpe 28/05/2011 #05 by Rob Leigh, on Flickr

Bruntingthorpe 28/05/2011 #17 by Rob Leigh, on Flickr

Here’s a head to head comparison

Bruntingthorpe 28/05/2011 #27 by Rob Leigh, on Flickr

May 30, 2015 at 6:25 pm in reply to: BA Swallow #900279

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Ewan, it’s going to look great in the air. Here’s G-ADPS, a Pobjoy Niagara III powered Swallow 2 a few years ago

BA Swallow II G-ADPS by Rob Leigh, on Flickr

April 21, 2015 at 1:01 pm in reply to: Ex-Russell Group Bf 109E to the UK #847632

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See post 50 of this thread.

March 11, 2015 at 6:54 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary (2015) #882301

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Propstrike, that’s a Hispano-Suiza powered version.

February 1, 2015 at 7:19 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary (2015) #914069

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Duxford Sunday 1st February:

Duxford’s other Mess has also been ‘regenerated’ recently. The attention to detail is lacking in only one respect (Spot the error!)

I guess the original photo wasn’t sexy enough until it was flipped. Considering the cost of producing something like this, it’s staggering that nobody notices until it’s installed – or doesn’t care.

January 16, 2015 at 7:40 pm in reply to: Peter Jackson WW1 Collection #926381

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Is there a listing of his ‘fleet’ , types, number of examples, that sort of thing ?

Look no further than this excellent book

http://www.aviationfilm.com/shop/books/wohvol01ed2nd.shtml

Available in the UK from here:

http://www.aviationbookcentre.com/military_biplane_era_190335/on_the_wings_of_history_1_the_vintage_aviatior_collection__revised_2nd_edition/15393_p.html

January 12, 2015 at 6:25 pm in reply to: There you are, buying a second hand book #850627

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Nice one.

I found this inside the cover of a copy of “The Fledgling” by Arch Whitehouse. I’d already got a few of Arthur Gould Lee’s books so I was quite chuffed.

The Fledgling – Arch Whitehouse by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

January 9, 2015 at 2:54 pm in reply to: Mildenhall to close… #853257

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Leave poor Jay alone. I’d be upset too if the US decided to station, at a single overseas base, a force more capable than my own country’s entire front-line fast jet force (which, for Canada, now consists of a grand total of two squadrons of outdated, clapped-out F-18 Hornets). We think we’ve got it bad here, it must be mortifying for the Canadians to see their once-proud RCAF reduced to such a token force. No wonder Jay has become all bitter and twisted. 🙁

Mike, Canada’s saviour will keep them safe……

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvbQMqd0kEY

September 29, 2014 at 11:37 pm in reply to: Seen on ebay 2014 #861316

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Hi All,
Ever thought of owning your own WWII aircraft (Well part share anyway) how about this then ? B-25 Lucky Lady yours for only $70’000/£ 43,092.83
http://www.ebay.com/itm/B-25-MITCHELL-Lucky-Lady-/121446758321?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c46ca77b1&item=121446758321&pt=Motors_Aircraft

Geoff.

If I’m not mistaken this was the Battle of Britain film camera ship.

September 9, 2014 at 1:04 pm in reply to: Revamp at the RAF Museum, Hendon #884661

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Creaking door, if you want to go straight to the Sunderland it’s as simple as turning left as soon as you enter the building and walking through the door into the hall containing the Sunderland, Lysander and Seagull.

September 4, 2014 at 6:18 pm in reply to: where should I go when having (half) a day in Manchester #888905

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There’s a list of exhibits at MOSI here (Although the Spitfire photo is of the wrong Spitfire): http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/museums/main/museum-of-science-and-industry-in-manchester.htm
Here are a few photos from the aviation hall at MOSI a couple of years ago:

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry #6726 Avro Type F Replica by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry #6519 Avro Avian G-EBZM by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry #6523 Avro 504k G-ABAA by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry #6572 Bristol Belvedere HC.1 XG454 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry #6606 Avro 707A WZ736 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry #6619 Avro Triplane 1 Replica by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry #6592 English Electric P.1A WG763 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Manchester Museum of Science & Industry #6589 Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WR960 “Dougal” by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

August 21, 2014 at 11:24 am in reply to: MBCC Open Week #901312

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So what if the money does get sucked into the RAF Museum general coffers? It’s a good cause and I don’t mind paying a mere fiver for the opportunity. Most people will burn a great deal more in fuel just getting there.

Mind you, paying a similar amount last Monday in Cosford’s restaurant for the worst virtually meat-free sausages I’ve ever tasted – well that certainly wasn’t good value.

August 12, 2014 at 1:42 pm in reply to: Lancaster NX664 Restoration #910126

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Here are a few more photos from October 2011

Lancaster NX664 WU-21_4812 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Lancaster NX664 WU-21_4811 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Lancaster NX664 WU-21_4799 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Lancaster NX664 WU-21_4780 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Lancaster NX664 WU-21_4776 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Lancaster NX664 WU-21_4773 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Lancaster NX664 WU-21_4768 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

Lancaster NX664 WU-21_4764 by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr
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