Too many awkward questions Roger???:;)

apparently 😡

Peter – I tried to show that by putting it in inverted comas as I couldn’t work out any other way to do it – if there is I’ll edit it or you change it if you are able.

Roger Smith.

Re; Heron ‘ORG i have been told two different stories to explain the long-time on overhaul.
First was that DFS have been unable to process the engines as quickly as expected – but it wasn’t explained whether they have found problems or that their work load is high at the moment.
Secondly there has been corrosion found around the windows.

Roger Smith.

* that will be £175 plus VAT. Ta.

was that for the 5 minute argument or the 15 minute one? 😀 😀 😀

Roger Smith.

I’ll add my congrats LL

Roger Smith.

As nobody else has offered a review I’ll put my two pennuth in.

I bought my copy on DVD from Nicholas Jones at the unveiling of Jet Age’s superb Gloster E28/39 replica last June.

Documentary made by Quanta, written and directed by Nicholas Jones, produced by Glynn Jones and Nicholas Jones. The documentary runs for approximately 70mins.

Narrated by Dave Austin there are many clips from a filmed interview of Sir Frank done about 1989/90 which was, I think, televised on one occasion.. There are also interview pieces by Hans von Ohain, Eric Brown and Sir Frank’s son Ian.

It is the story of Sir Frank and runs in chronological order with old still photos, old film and modern film. Intending, I guess, to be THE film about Sir Frank I think it has fallen into the trap of using film of ‘now’ (ie RAF DH.125s at Cranwell, film of Rugby with today’s railway trains, people in punts at Cambridge University) that, in 10 years time, will make the work look dated. The other ‘grumble’ is use of photos/film ahead of the story line so that, for example, when talking about the first engine you are looking at later ones. This is understandable (and probably unavoidable) due to the lack of photos of the first engine unit.

Modern film that will not date is used of currently preserved aeroplanes and engines taken at Hendon, Cosford, S. Kensington and Duxford – occasionally injecting some colour into the period historic filmstock.

It is sympathetic to Sir Frank and gives, understandably, his view of the contentious issues – such as the relationship with Rover. However the German development work is acknowledged and given, I think, a fair airing.

On a personal note I was delighted to see film of the placque that I designed, got made and screwed to the wall of his birthplace (in 1982?) and I have yet to slow the film through the memorial service at Westminster Abbey to see if I can spot myself (bragging over 🙂 ).

I paid the DVD price (£17.99) so go on spend a fiver on the download, I don’t think you’ll be dissappointed.

Roger Smith.

Any idea when and from where the photo was taken?

For the “from where” bit it was taken from cockpit of Proctor G-AHNA piloted by one of the Paine brothers.

Roger Smith.

Nice to see – did the wings survive?

Roger Smith.

There is obviously confidence that Concorde is, and will remain so, popular with the public and be an attraction for many years to come.

This appears to be supported by a section of the ‘reader’s holidays’ page in our local rag. They have on offer a day-trip to Filton to look in Concorde for £89!!!!

£89 for a coach journey (on one of two dates in May) Coventry to Bristol, admission into Concorde and a coach journey back. I’d be interested to know how many tickets they sell.

Roger Smith.