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  • December 16, 2004 at 1:19 pm in reply to: Are there any Vickers Varsity aircraft laying around in dumps or otherwise..? #1382616
    EN830
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    I’m not sure where I read it, but it maybe the museum now based at Kemble. However it is quite possible that I am wrong.

    December 16, 2004 at 1:18 pm in reply to: General Discussion #395061
    EN830
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    Can you imagine the up roar in the unlikely event of his acquittal on all counts ????

    December 16, 2004 at 12:05 pm in reply to: Buried Lancasters in Lincolnshire #1382645
    EN830
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    Yup, New York born, with an Aussie Mum, Grew up in Aussie.

    I see he’s making yet another of those Mad Max films. Oh dear

    Mad Max 20, the Zimmer Frame Years !!!!

    December 16, 2004 at 12:02 pm in reply to: Are there any Vickers Varsity aircraft laying around in dumps or otherwise..? #1382649
    EN830
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    According to a website on Google, the Varsity was ‘gifted’ to the airport (fire section perhaps ?) approx 2-3 years ago.

    However there is a small photo of it on p233 of the current Wrecks’n’Relics 19 but i cant make out if it has aerial Peter needs.

    If it is too far gone, perhaps items like engines & cockpit can be saved ?

    Thoughts anyone ?

    The engines may already be earmarked for a local museum, I recall reading something along these lines somewhere recently.

    December 16, 2004 at 8:52 am in reply to: Buried Lancasters in Lincolnshire #1383035
    EN830
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    Hi

    Apparently there are about 20 machines that were buried wrapped in plastic bubblewrap after being coated in waxol and tissue paper
    once wrapped they were fitted into Gigantic Doc Martins boxes created for the purpose. Upon discovery, Mel Gibson – the well known New Zealand Pacifist/ Atheist /thespian bought up all the aircraft and swore all parties to secrecy which is why nothing has been heard of the Dambusters movie remake lately as it is being filmed as we speak at a secret location in Botswana and will star Robert Magabee as Guy Gibson.

    JDK is I believe the project co ordinator which further explains why he is leaving the UK.

    Regards and Merry Christmas
    John P

    He also forgot to mention the involvement of One D. Bader in the preservation of these aircraft, operating from his hide away in Skeggi !!!!

    December 16, 2004 at 8:46 am in reply to: General Discussion #395081
    EN830
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    Now that is my type of Police car, but would look better in Yellow 😉

    December 16, 2004 at 8:31 am in reply to: Are there any Vickers Varsity aircraft laying around in dumps or otherwise..? #1383145
    EN830
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    I believe that it is owned by Brunel Technical College, but this may be wrong now, it has been some years since I lived in the area.-

    It appear that the following are stored in and around the airport at Lulsgate

    G-ANAP DH104,
    G-AVFM Trident,
    G-BAUI PA23,
    G-BFRL Ce152,
    G-BIUO RC112,
    WF410 Varsity

    December 15, 2004 at 10:13 pm in reply to: Disposable Camera – The original thread. #1383211
    EN830
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    Where has he gone, we haven’t heard from him for sometime.

    December 15, 2004 at 10:10 pm in reply to: General Discussion #395248
    EN830
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    Right Guv’

    You’re nicked

    December 14, 2004 at 10:34 pm in reply to: General Discussion #395727
    EN830
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    http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/england/E11.htm

    A quick search on the net found this one Steve

    December 14, 2004 at 5:15 pm in reply to: General Discussion #395770
    EN830
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    Because there’s a difference between justice and the rule of law on the one hand, and mob rule and vengeance on the other.

    It’s not for his sake – it’s for oursake.

    So that we will always be better than the tyrants of this world, whether they are brought to justice or not.

    Well put.

    December 14, 2004 at 1:13 pm in reply to: General Discussion #395899
    EN830
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    The Nazi’s were allowed a defence, so why not Sadam?

    Mind you I’d be interested to know under which law they are trying him, US, French or Iraqi. If it’s Iraqi, I wonder how much of a hand he had in writing it ?????

    If it’s international law, what is this based on ? Common ir civil

    December 13, 2004 at 10:41 pm in reply to: 'BOMBER CREW'- third sortie, TONIGHT! #1386892
    EN830
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    And James looked none too happy when he wasn’t selected as “prime pilot” for the Lanc.

    Mind you lets be fair wouldn’t you be less than happy ????

    December 13, 2004 at 10:16 pm in reply to: 'BOMBER CREW'- third sortie, TONIGHT! #1386919
    EN830
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    Again I couldn’t help welling up as the young girl read the letter from the sole surviving crew member of her Grand Fathers crew.

    It’s still compelling viewing despite the inaccuracies previously mentioned, I think we have to make allowances.

    December 13, 2004 at 5:11 pm in reply to: General Discussion #396540
    EN830
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    We got rid of our Gold Card and just have one with a low limit for emergencies, it’s too easy to spend on them and before you know it you’re up to your neck in debt.

    A debit card is another option, you only spend the money you have then.

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