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  • April 2, 2008 at 9:46 am in reply to: Aeroplane Nicknames #1227910
    RPSmith
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    Another one came to mind the other day. Again, not sure where it came from.
    HP Hampden known as the flying suitcase.

    …and it’s contemporary the AW Whitley – the Flying Barndoor

    Roger Smith.

    March 31, 2008 at 12:11 am in reply to: Hangars Demolished this Weekend #1230873
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    I think it was RAF Bramcote – Gamecock was it’s name during it’s FAA tenure.

    I don’t think it was noted on here that Baginton’s No. 2 hangar was also demolished a few weeks ago.

    Roger Smith.

    March 28, 2008 at 7:24 pm in reply to: What is this Tank From? #1232758
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    Yep – already emailled him Roger!

    ATB

    TT

    TT – The e-mail address in “Wrecks and Relics” bounced back.
    I’ve now found a telephone number if your e-mailing doesn’t work.

    Roger Smith.

    March 28, 2008 at 3:08 pm in reply to: What is this Tank From? #1233019
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    ……For those interested it is currently for sale on ebay in Australia – (I recall the B24 group at Werribee were collecting Oxford parts towards a future restoration…… Mark Pilkington

    I wonder if Mark Evans would be interested? Anyone in contact with him?

    Roger Smith.

    March 28, 2008 at 3:01 pm in reply to: Hunter Under Tower Bridge #1233022
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    A bit earlier than 2001, these were some of the Hunters (ex Danish mostly) at Dunsfold. From my car (a Vauxhall Chevette!) I think it must be 1976? I was told I could take what I wanted…..!

    Interesting picture – thanks Tangmere.
    Quite a few of the ex-Danish Hunters went to Museums – the one in the foreground, E-425, we at Midland A.M. took away. It was later supplemented by USAFM loan Hunter XF382 which is an AWA-built example (built on the other side of the airfield from the Museum) and E-425 was kept thereafter as a “spare” to use for exchange.

    Roger Smith.

    March 27, 2008 at 8:03 pm in reply to: What's on MAM's Back Lot? #1233800
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    It’s a Chance airfield lighting tower and came from Birmingham Airport about 25 years ago (when the Museum was on it’s original site).
    Originally it contained floodlights used to illuminate the landing area at night.
    It used to be a great observation platform for members before that socking great hangar was built between it and the runway 🙁
    At about the same time the Museum was due to get the large glass engraved entrance doors from the old terminal but they went to Cosford – wonder if they’re still there?

    Roger Smith.

    March 25, 2008 at 12:06 pm in reply to: Sywell Aviation Museum – Opening Pics! #1236119
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    Yes, a poor weekend weatherwise will have hit everyone involved in ‘visitor attractions’. But remember Easter came VERY early this year.

    Roger Smith.

    March 24, 2008 at 10:22 pm in reply to: HP Victor XL161 incident in Australia #1236567
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    Hi Bill – and interest of 420 other people viewing this thread.

    Thanks for the further memories – could’ve been nasty if the nitrogen bottle had exploded!
    Had a quick look at Tony Cunnane’s site and will go back to it.
    Take a stab at the photo and wild guess you’re the one sitting in front?

    Robert – was that badge on the Victor? – whereabouts??

    Roger Smith.

    March 21, 2008 at 4:49 pm in reply to: HP Victor XL161 incident in Australia #1239077
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    Thanks WV-903 for that additional information – fascinating to read. I often enjoy reading these ‘short stories’ on the forum and wider ‘net and think wouldn’t it be great if someone collected them all together and made up a book.

    So you saw ‘161 24 years later – do you recall if the 4ft “wrinklies” were still evident? It would have been a good airframe to preserve – another lost opportunity.

    Is the Vulcan cockpit “603” XA903 at Wellesbourne perhaps?

    At the time of the Wilson government ‘axe’ I was a young man and it made a great impression on me – I too have never voted Labour since then and whenever I see Dennis Healey’s picture in the paper or on TV I feel sick!

    Roger Smith.

    March 18, 2008 at 12:10 pm in reply to: Do I Need Planning Permission? #1240638
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    … There’s been no real explanation, details, or anything, not even the courtesy of a reply…

    I’d ask to cut him some slack – it’s about 36 hours now since his posting and not everyone has internet access 24/7

    Roger Smith.

    March 16, 2008 at 12:45 am in reply to: Victor XH677 Accident at Masirah #1241622
    RPSmith
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    great tale (with a happy ending) to read just before bed – g’night

    Roger Smith.

    March 15, 2008 at 8:03 pm in reply to: French Civil Aircraft #1241818
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    I have commented before on the apparent lack of published information on French aircraft manufacturers/types – I don’t believe the large Putnam range have ever covered any of the several long-lasting and prolific French companies.
    I only know of the Crowood volume on Nieuport.
    All I can suggest is one of the French civil registrations listings – published by Air Britain I think.

    Roger Smith.

    March 15, 2008 at 12:56 am in reply to: UK Museum Visit Suggestions Wanted #1242267
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    there really needs to be a definitive list and map of aircraft/military museums across europe, i know whilst i have been away in europe i have passed close by to some great museums and was totally unaware of them until after i had returned. We’re talking about info for dummies like myself here!

    Bob Ogden’s book (I have already mentioned) is split into countries. Each country’s listing starts with a map showing all the locations. You could photocopy each map and stick them all together to have one of the whole of Europe 🙂

    Roger Smith.

    March 15, 2008 at 12:50 am in reply to: Voodoo Cockpit For Sale (US) #1242269
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    There is [was ?] one just sitting at Coventry airport ripe for the picking……..

    When I woz there this belonged to the Midland A.M. and it was on loan to the airport fire service for injured pilot removal practice.

    I don’t know the current situation but did suggest some time ago there might exist a small queue of interested persons that would want to take it on for restoration. My suggestion was looked upon as a bit silly.

    Roger Smith.

    March 14, 2008 at 8:49 pm in reply to: UK Museum Visit Suggestions Wanted #1242458
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    If you are traveling from Duxford to Wales then Midland (Coventry) Air Museum and Cosford are both very short distances off the route. Both have good collections of early jet types – at Midland these include Meteor F4 & NF14, Vampire F1, Javelin, Seahawk, BP.111, F-86, F-100, F-101, T-33 (x2), SAAB J-29.

    Roger Smith.

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