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  • December 1, 2009 at 10:33 pm in reply to: Bloodhound – Missile – Fast car #1122624
    RPSmith
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    From a post I made a few weeks ago after having been to a lecture by Richard Noble

    “I wondered why the name of the proposed 1,000+ mph car was “Bloodhound”? Yes, there is a connection with the Bristol missile. The cars designer is Ron Ayres (spelt right?) who was the aerodynamascist on the Bloodhound missile.

    The project is estimated to cost £6.5m and it will be built in Bristol. What impressed me is the way it has become a learning resource – already 2000 schools in the UK are linked and 70 engineering ambassadors are on board and thats just for starters.”

    So, TWO connections – the aerodynamascist and Bristol:)

    Roger Smith.

    November 30, 2009 at 1:06 pm in reply to: Margaret Dove (nee Chadwick) #1124392
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    Hi bluebottle47 – welcome to the forum,

    Three suggestions of Museum’s/collections with special interest in Roy Chadwick/Avro/Lancaster.

    The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester e-mail via website: http://www.mosi.org.uk/
    The Aeroplane Collection (TAC) e-mail: [email]MAYFIELDSPARKES@aol.com[/email]
    The Royal Air force Museum. e-mail: [email]london@rafmuseum.org[/email]
    Will see if I can find appropriate contact details and add those (unless someone else beats me to it!

    Roger Smith.

    edit – e-mail addresses added

    November 29, 2009 at 3:03 pm in reply to: Aircraft Parts In Buildings #1125491
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    AW Scimitar

    There’s the story that the wings of AW Scimitar G-ACCD were used as reinforcement to a cocrete path/road in Coley’s yard.

    Roger Smith.

    November 28, 2009 at 7:09 pm in reply to: WINGS 1970's BBC series #1126148
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    Cant wait for them to release Ruskin Air Services now!!:diablo::D:D
    Christian

    Saw somewhere recently that it’s available on youtube

    November 28, 2009 at 5:09 pm in reply to: WINGS 1970's BBC series #1126308
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    Previous thread about the series

    http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=77579&highlight=soans

    Roger Smith.

    November 25, 2009 at 8:55 am in reply to: G-APUP #1129858
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    Thanks for posting Baldeagle. I haven’t read the article yet but was told not long after we acquired the remains of Parnall Pixie III G-EBJG (late 60s) that it’s wheels went onto G-APUP.

    Friend John Berkeley. when a youngster, lived near to and knew St. Cyrien – I will draw his attention to this.

    Roger Smith

    November 22, 2009 at 2:17 pm in reply to: RAFM Cosford – 11Nov09 #1132569
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    Yes the LVG seen in the photo flying whilst with the Shuttleworth Collection IS the same machine currently residing in the Beetham Centre at Cosford.

    I think I’m right in saying it was one of the WW1 machines that formed the Nash Collection and was loaned to Shuttleworth over 40 years ago. However the Nash Collection (which included the LVG) was transferred/gifted to the RAFMuseum. I think there was negotiation over a delayed transfer enabling it to continue flying.

    I have a particular affinity for this aeroplane. As a teenager in the early 1960s I spent holidays camping at Old Warden helping out. The late Bert Etheridge was restoring the LVG back to flying condition and I put a few temporary staples into the lower fuselage ply skinning when it was glued into place :):) happy days.

    Roger Smith

    November 22, 2009 at 2:03 pm in reply to: SWWAPS, Lasham #1132576
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    That’s one of the key points about Museum Accreditation…with agreed Collection and Disposal Policies; should the worst thing happen and a museum folds, then the exhibits in its ‘former collection’ are protected and will at least be offered to other Museums!……..

    IIRC this sort of “clause” is required(?) if a museum/collection becomes a registered charity.

    Roger Smith.

    November 20, 2009 at 9:46 am in reply to: The final flight of the Vimy. #1134486
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    Does anyone know if Brooklands will be searching for a pair of original engines to fit in? – although this would, presumably, affect it’s “kept in flying condition” status.

    Roger Smith.

    November 20, 2009 at 9:42 am in reply to: Seen On Ebay Thread #1134491
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    Who’s that blond bombshell posing in front of that yellow tank?

    I took a sudden interest in tanks.. :diablo:

    Roger Smith.

    November 14, 2009 at 11:51 pm in reply to: Round Blackpool Tower for 7/6 #1139106
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    Rapide G-AJBJ was still in Air Navigation and Trading colours when we (the Midland A.P.S.) acquired it from Northern A.P.S. about 1971. It had been in use for flying holidaymakers around Blackpool Tower – I understand the term given was “the Tower treadmill”. MAPS/MAM sold it to John Pierce at Chirk were it remains today.

    Roger Smith.

    November 14, 2009 at 9:04 pm in reply to: Whirlwind Film Documentary Being Made? #1139281
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    ….. ,i guess i have made a fool of myself ….. Terry

    Join the club :o:o

    Roger Smith

    November 13, 2009 at 8:38 pm in reply to: Argosy Website #1140247
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    Hi Guys
    Should be an easy one for you.
    What happened to the Argosy at Halton when I was in training 80’s
    Cheers Jon

    That would be XP409 – see my thread a while ago

    http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=41829&highlight=Argosy+Halton+nail

    Roger Smith

    November 13, 2009 at 10:59 am in reply to: John Lewis Spitfire? #1140792
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    IIRC there was a book published a few years back on RAF Presentation aircraft – sorry, can’t remember the title/author.

    Roger Smith.

    Edit – just looked on Amazon and came up with these (It’s theBoot/Sturtivant one I was thinking of)

    1. Gifts of War: Presentation Aircraft in Two World Wars by Henry Boot and Ray Sturtivant (Hardcover – 9 Dec 2005)
    Buy new: £55.004 Used & new from £51.98
    Not in stock; order now and we’ll deliver when available
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery.
    2. Presentation Aircraft of the Two World Wars: Pictorial Survey by Godfrey Richard Duval (Hardcover – 12 Feb 1976)
    12 Used & new from £4.50

    November 12, 2009 at 12:10 pm in reply to: Aircraft Museum Kuala Lumpur Malaysia? #1141471
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    Thanks Lauriebe for the ident.

    My first thoughts on the water was something to do with the climate – monsoon??. You did hit on the right time to visit then.

    Roger Smith.

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