Hi all
try this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2983&item=5586239959&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

what really gets me is the people that put items from crash site’s on ebay..
Have been in the business for some 15years or so (and losing a number of friends in crasher) THIS IS WHAT REALLY GETS ME !!!!

Can’t see anything morally wrong with that. Not sure which is twisted most though, the item, the person trying to sell it, or anyone wanting to bid on a piece of twisted metal from a scrap yard!! 😮

DH Albatross

Grumman…..? :rolleyes:

I spent several days during Farnboro’ week 1958, peddling between Blackbushe to see the visitors and Laffans Plain to watch the show.

I think I would have noted and photographed a pair of Lancasters and and a TBM.

The Lancaster and the TBM were surely out of service with the RAF and RN by 1958. These have more of a 1954/56 look about them possibly from St Mawgan.

I suspect these images cover a period of mid to late 1950’s

Nice to see them. We need more like this. 🙂

Mark

Yes, sure you’re right. I was thinking they were all taken at the same time, but 1956 seems more appropriate for the Avenger and Lancaster as Air Pictorial reports both at Blackbushe then.

So? try this logical statement: ‘Some aviation enthusiasts are idiots, but it does not follow that all are idiots or none are to be trusted.’ If you chose to rule out all museums because some museums don’t adhere to the standard you think, it’s your choice. Your alternative is hardly better.

And your response to Roger S’ point about the Piercy collection is equally hollow. Apropriate organisations can, and do, manage collections, perfectly well. You sound like the person who has had a few bad experiences and wont trust anyone ever again.

You’ve chosen not to select a museum, or archive, but to rely on market forces. You have every right to do as you please, but don’t come up with illogical hollow arguments to support your choice here – it won’t do! 😉

Yes, I stated this does not apply to ALL museums, but a couple whose archives I have visited for research purposes left a lot to be desired!
I would rather my archives went to a ‘trusted individual’ whom I have known for a long time and who shares my interests in aviation and archiving.

…or by road..
From Stansted Airport

0.49 At Bassingbourn Roundabout take the 2nd exit, then merge onto the A120 (signposted London) A120 0.49
1.43 Bear left, then at Priory Wood Roundabout take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue Thremhall Avenue 1.91
0.76 At roundabout take the 5th exit, then join the M11 motorway (signposted Cambridge) Birchanger Green Service Area (WELCOME BREAK) M11 2.67
17.39 Leave the M11 at junction 10, then at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A505 (signposted Royston) A505 20.06
0.61 Arrive at Duxford Airfield,Cambridge A505 20.66
– Section time 0:29, Total time 0:29

Excellent stuff – never seen a shot of the Rotodyne flying before.

These whipper-snappers haven’t lived! Battersea 1960.

All very laudible Albert.
Of course you make the assumption that your good lady outlives you.
What happens if she goes first?
Any kids???

If not the local council operative that clears Ross towers after the neighbours complain about the smell might have a field day.
It’s a thought innit???
Andy

PS. Me personally I don’t care because a) I’m a cr*p photographer and b) I carry all my best memories around with me in my Mk.I brain. Certainly not infallible but it’ll last long enough for my requirements.

Well Andy, I was just generalising on life expectancy. Women in general live longer than men and on top of that, Mrs. Ross is a lovely young filly 12 years younger than yours truly! :rolleyes: If she goes first, then at least I will be able to enjoy my collection in peace for a little longer and my son is an enthusiast, so he’ll have all my stuff! 😉