What a superb article. I first met Brian during his “hangar rat” time at Redhill and his talents have enriched the display scene over the decades since then. A most enjoyable read. Many thanks.

I can only echo what others have posted. Malcolm is a huge enthusiast along with his wife and I have known them both for well over 30 years.

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What a treat. Having got my PPL on a Tiger in 1957 I thought the whole production was extremely well done. Congratulations.

Sad news. I enjoyed his contributions in the past. RIP.

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Still waiting for a Cessna T-41 -ask every year and still nothing!

Hi-jack a bog standard Cessna F172 Skyhawk and repaint it in Saudi AF T-41 marks. Mick Allen at Turweston will give you a good quote and do a magnificent job. No one will know, except you and zillions of rivet counters.
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PS – I flew a T-41 at the Bergstrom AFB base Aero Club back in 1991 when a good friend, Major Bill Gunn, was based there flying RF4C recce Phantoms. He had been based at RAF Alconbury for a couple of tours either side of two in Thailand and going “unarmed and unafraid” over the North in the early 1970’s. He reckoned the first part was true but the second was totally false and he had the laundry bills to prove it. MiG’s and SAMS plus the densest AAA ever made it a lethal environment only countered by the following- “Make it low, make it fast and make it once….!!!!”. Good advice even today for anyone contemplating a low pass round the girl friends house. But do not quote me please though I have followed the advice in the past to good effect. While at Alconbury Bill owned a Turbulent G-AWBM which he flew with us in the Barnstormers Flying Circus all over the UK and Europe in many airshows. A great pilot and a quintessential Texan. He is now Head of Aviation Safety in the Texas Department of Transportation located in Austin. A fabulous character.

I find it surprising that, with a clear breach of rule 5, there has been no moderator intervention on this thread overnight. Or has bazv hit the nail on the head?

Everyone is entitled to their views and no-one here has, I think, suggested otherwise. It’s just the manner in which they are put – and have been put here.

It is possible to disagree with someone and describe their views as being, in the respondent’s opinion, totally incorrect, inappropriate and unacceptable – without describing the person as “mentally challenged” or “not entitled to an opinion expressed in a public forum” or that “they should remain securely in a sound proof padded cell”.

Positions which are inherently strong and are argued by intelligent, well mannered people have no need of insults. I am not equipped authoritatively to comment on the former. As to the latter, and as latin recently has been employed here, I shall limit my comment to res ipsa loquitur.

Well Ancient Aircraft, I am an expert on Rule 5 as it happens. Having been an expert witness on behalf of my former employers on a number of occasions. Where the case went to prosecution we were always successful since my judgement and expertise proved adequate for the courts. The 500 foot rule, for this is the Rule 5 with which I am familiar, is a fair one and more permissive than that in most other countries. Even France, though similar, is slightly more demanding. Should you break it then beware for retribution will surely follow but only if the witnesses are credible and their evidence will stand up to investigation.

I have no doubt you mean well but both protagonists here have now calmed down. After a good nights sleep I am in a better frame of mind than late last night. I trust you are too.

Let us all enjoy the coming weekend, spectators, pilots, owners, organisers and even uninvited hedge guests who are enthusiasm rich but cash poor..

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PS – One Tempest will be at Duxford on the North side today but only up to 17:00 and is likely to return every day up to Friday with a similar time limit. The other is being fettled to be there for both days at the weekend. there is a strong possibility that the two Tempests will be there, but not in formation, on Saturday and Sunday.

Skybolt……..

I read back carefully through what I have written, to be candid I am not quite sure what has really “set you off”. I have no desire to “bait you” or anything like that. I too have been around here a while and have not had a “spat” with any one else.

I understand why you feel passionately about the topic but it does not excuse you hurling uncalled for insults. I respect your experience however it still does not give you the right to insult fellow forum members, who ever they maybe.

I hope am not adding fuel to the fire. I was not at Rouen, guess you were. From the report I read it would appear that those who may have contributed towards the incident were on a runway on the airfield not quite the same situation as someone being adjacent to a perimeter fence and quite possibly on a public highway.

Anyway, I just ask you to accord me the same respect as I accord you. Not unfair methinks……..

Planemike

I am reminded of the childhood adage that “Sticks and stones may break my bones…. but words will never hurt me”. You have been hurt, that I accept, though not in a physical sense. Others have been by the actions of those who put themselves in places they should not be. That is a fact.

From your address it may be that my birthplace in the White Rose county and your home in the Red Rose one has a little to do with it. Regard this as a Roses match and let it die. The points have been made.

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Since the moderators seem not to be around at present, to Reaper 69 I would say no more than – Forum Code of Conduct, Clause 5! And if you are too lazy to read it yourself, see below:

“5) Posts containing swearwords or insults whether aimed at individuals or aimed indiscriminately at nations, ethnic groups, gender, religions and/or cultures will be edited or deleted. Persistent or serious offenders will be banned.”

Felicitations mon ami. Je suis seulement un voltigeur ancien d’equippe Britannique de voltige aerien 1963 – 1966 et un pilot de presentation en vol 1958 – 2010.
I do appreciate your reiteration of the Code of Conduct. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa…!!!! Voila…..!!!

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