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  • October 5, 2011 at 12:40 pm in reply to: ebay Westland Wessex`s new home #1057415
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    Hello Folks,

    Seeing this has prompted me to ask the question but does anyone know of a Wessex/Whirlwind that may be looking for a good home???

    Anything considered but ideally, a complete airframe would be good!

    If you dont ask ……..

    If you have a looked on Demobbed, there appears to be three Wessex at Badgers Mount in good condition and a Whirlwind at Orton, that could seriously do with a new home. Hope that helps.

    http://www.demobbed.org.uk/aircraft.php?type=1184
    http://www.demobbed.org.uk/image_view.php?a=20914&s=xr458.jpg

    September 17, 2011 at 3:15 pm in reply to: SPOTTED – Thread Part Deux #1082930
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    Spotted

    Spitfire seen over Binbrook airfield at 1510L

    September 17, 2011 at 12:19 pm in reply to: SPOTTED – Thread Part Deux #1083123
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    spotted

    3 x Chipmunks in close formation, in standard RAF training colours flying over RAF Binbrook at 1030L today.

    August 28, 2011 at 10:01 pm in reply to: Bruntingthorpe Cold War Jets Open Day 28th August #1034745
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    Brunters

    What a great day ! Weather stayed good other that a short shower ! Well organised and lots to see ! Was wondering where the Buccs had been hidden then 1 followed by 2 appeared. Nice work.

    Lots of new aircraft out on the pan and lots of old Faves. All taxi runs where brilliant, the Lightning put on a loud run and am still pulling grit out of me now from the Victor run.

    Only place in the UK where u can get so close to the action. Love it.
    Congrats to the BBMF too, great flypasts from the hurri and a great 2 Jp taxi run with the guest JP using it as a take off run.

    To all at Bruntingthorpe, all your hard work payed off and thank you for a brilliant day.

    August 28, 2011 at 10:01 pm in reply to: Bruntingthorpe Cold War Jets Open Day 28th August #1026540
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    Brunters

    What a great day ! Weather stayed good other that a short shower ! Well organised and lots to see ! Was wondering where the Buccs had been hidden then 1 followed by 2 appeared. Nice work.

    Lots of new aircraft out on the pan and lots of old Faves. All taxi runs where brilliant, the Lightning put on a loud run and am still pulling grit out of me now from the Victor run.

    Only place in the UK where u can get so close to the action. Love it.
    Congrats to the BBMF too, great flypasts from the hurri and a great 2 Jp taxi run with the guest JP using it as a take off run.

    To all at Bruntingthorpe, all your hard work payed off and thank you for a brilliant day.

    August 27, 2011 at 6:45 pm in reply to: Air Ops Over Libya (Part Deux) #2323193
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    Videos of Tripoli Airport

    Found some video showing Civil & military aircraft at Tripoli Airport. Some have escaped without damage while others haven’t faired so well.

    http://edition.cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2011/08/25/damon.tripoli.airport.cnn

    Look on same Page for 2 other videos showing military aircraft and some more civil stuff

    August 24, 2011 at 5:48 pm in reply to: Seen On Ebay Thread (August 2011) #1039513
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    Mig 23 back on

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mig-cockpit-collectors-piece-russian-airplane-/220837430242?pt=UK_CPV_Aviation_SM&hash=item336aefc3e2

    nice project

    This is one of the Former Hawarden Mig’s that went to Foulness Island ! Shame it cant be preserved as a whole aircraft.

    July 27, 2011 at 8:51 am in reply to: Nimrod R1 retires. #1082336
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    I have been told that Nimrod R1 XV249 is flying to Kemble Thursday 28th July, for dismantling and onward transport to RAFM Cosford.

    49 is going on late Thurs Afternoon to Kemble. ASI are gonna debuild her for the move to Cosford. Last chance to see a Nimrod fly on Thursday.

    July 20, 2011 at 3:49 pm in reply to: RAF Lincolnshire #1086815
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    Hi BB

    The grey JP at Metheringham, XS186, is just about to resume engine runs, and if all goes well low speed taxy trials shortly. Pop back on any Saturday and the XS186 CREW will happily show you around.

    Paul
    XS186 CREW

    Can you tell me please, what happened to the Hunter that was on site with you ?

    July 20, 2011 at 3:34 pm in reply to: RAF Lincolnshire #1086819
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    Hi
    Im not going to get bent out of shape about it but could you please remember the hunter is on private land and clearly marked no entry. As you are keen in aviation its no worries but the aircraft is in an unsafe state at the minute.
    Glad you enjoyed your trip.

    Regards

    Jon

    I did enjoy my trip, my apologies and dont wish you to get bent out of shape. I didnt wish you ,your aircraft or your land any harm. All the very best with this worthwhile project.

    Regards BB

    July 20, 2011 at 2:45 pm in reply to: RAF Lincolnshire #1086842
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    Went for a drive yesterday around a few sites in Rural Lincolnshire. Can seriously recommend the Dambusters Inn in Scampton. Lots of history there and a great place to visit.

    Travelled from here and popped down to Metheringham to the visitor centre, that was unfortunately closed, the spare Jet provost has been dismantled, the grey JP is looking great but where has the Hunter gone ?

    The Lightning is looking great at Thorpe and the Kirkstead Hunter, now has a small fence around it.

    All in all a good day and the Petwood was fabulous to relax in after all this.

    Please see a few pics of the aircraft mentioned in my opening piece

    July 20, 2011 at 2:36 pm in reply to: RAF Lincolnshire #1086903
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    Hi BB

    The grey JP at Metheringham, XS186, is just about to resume engine runs, and if all goes well low speed taxy trials shortly. Pop back on any Saturday and the XS186 CREW will happily show you around.

    Paul
    XS186 CREW

    I might take you up on that. I work at RAF Waddington but live at what was RAF Binbrook. Would love to come down. Many Thanks for your gracious invitation.

    Rgds BB

    April 21, 2011 at 8:38 pm in reply to: Binbrook Hangar Fire! #1076222
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    LTF hanger fire

    Whilst seeing 724, took a couple of the hanger.

    April 21, 2011 at 8:36 pm in reply to: Lightning XR724 (2007 thread) #1076241
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    XR724 in April Sun

    Popped up to the ASP and to see 724. She is looking ok and looked after. Cant get over how empty the ASP is now and also the damage to the old LTF hanger after the fire last month.

    December 1, 2010 at 4:30 pm in reply to: Lightning XR724 (2007 thread) #1129814
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    XR724 in the cold !

    As we have the weather, thought i would pay my local Lightning a visit.

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