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  • August 20, 2002 at 8:21 pm in reply to: Plea for a victor…… #2108707
    philo
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    RE: Shackleton Last Rites

    Talking of which, anyone know the latest on the Air Atlantique situation with their ‘Shaks’. I thought that BAe systems had relented and that the US based example was due back in the UK.

    August 20, 2002 at 8:17 pm in reply to: FAAM Wyvern #2108711
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    RE: FAAM Wyvern

    The question was a purely hypothetical one.
    What I was getting at was, given its ‘virgin’ condition would it be possible to fly this aircraft, forgeting its uniqueness and the CAA, purely from an engineering angle.

    August 20, 2002 at 8:12 pm in reply to: Percival Prentice G-APPL #2108715
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    RE: Percival Prentice G-APPL

    I know that shuttleworth have a Prentice in rebuild, its on the left as you walk to the end of the workshop, but I thought that they had aquired another at the same time as the Hunting Percival Provost in airworthy condition so as to fill the gap until their rebuild was ready.Perhaps I am dreaming – again .

    Phil

    August 20, 2002 at 3:52 pm in reply to: Quiz #2108733
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    RE: Quiz

    Ashley,
    I think when you know the aircraft type its unlikely that its Duxford, however I am also known to be wrong- often!!.

    Phil

    August 20, 2002 at 3:49 pm in reply to: FAAM Wyvern #2108735
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    RE: FAAM Wyvern

    Long sleek nose, blown canopy, wolloping great RR eagle,contra-props all metal finish – does it for me !.
    But sorry Moggy, I forgot that you are now a TV commentator and aviation guru (only joking,each to their own).
    However, could it fly ?

    August 20, 2002 at 1:38 pm in reply to: Monday Tele. Moggy makes a fool of himself #2108741
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    RE: Next Monday

    “wee on telly” – a Freudean slip i assume !!

    August 20, 2002 at 10:39 am in reply to: Percival Prentice G-APPL #2108748
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    RE: Percival Prentice G-APPL

    It was nice to see and hopefully we will see more of it, does this make 3 or 4 airworthy Prentices in the UK ?
    Air Atlantiques
    Old Wardens
    G-APPL
    + ???

    August 19, 2002 at 3:21 pm in reply to: Plea for a victor…… #2108797
    philo
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    RE: Plea for a victor……

    She is, but we seem to have a great trait of ingnoring Maritime/AEW aircraft in this country (Im back on the Gannet soap box again !!).

    Phil

    August 19, 2002 at 10:49 am in reply to: Miles Gemini #2108830
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    RE: Miles Gemini

    Steve, thanks for your correction , you are absolutely right, apologies for my guffaw.

    Phil

    August 14, 2002 at 11:54 am in reply to: Preservation council #2109141
    philo
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    RE: Preservation council

    Thanks for your answer.
    I recall reading some of their mandates/resolutions in Flypast sometime ago. Maybe I’ll hunt through my back issues and find out when.

    Phil.

    April 26, 2002 at 8:52 pm in reply to: Jubilee Airshow, Duxford May 5th 2002 #2109969
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    RE: Jubilee Airshow, Duxford May 5th 2002

    Dont get me wrong, i dont deprive my daughters of aircraft i take both of them (eldest 7) to Old Warden every year at least once, its quieter and safer (less crowds), but fear not i will wean them on to more powerful machines later. We do go ‘spotting’ at Brize Norton, but they find the Vc10’s a bit noisey at close quarters and are happier watching them from our garden a few miles back(at about 2000ft).
    Phil

    April 25, 2002 at 8:54 pm in reply to: Jubilee Airshow, Duxford May 5th 2002 #2110043
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    RE: Jubilee Airshow, Duxford May 5th 2002

    Cant get there guys and gals, its my daughters 4th birthday that day and i’m under threat of painful death if i even mention going, so you all enjoy it (I’ll be there for Legends though !!)
    Phil

    April 17, 2002 at 8:35 pm in reply to: Eurpoean Connie movements #2110293
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    RE: Eurpoean Connie movements

    Roger,
    Thanks again for the info, its very good news and i look forward to the day that we see two airworthy Connies at a UK airshow.
    I have no particular connections with Connies its just i believe it to be a very significant part of aviation development and history.
    I would be great to somehow rescue the ex TWA machine from the dark hangar at Wroughton and get her on public view.
    Again Many Thanks

    Phil

    April 16, 2002 at 8:37 pm in reply to: Eurpoean Connie movements #2110333
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    RE: Eurpoean Connie movements

    Thanks for the info,
    I’m sure that you are catching some sleep by now, but when your’e with us again can you remind of the Connies livery.
    Many Thanks
    Phil

    April 12, 2002 at 9:33 pm in reply to: Eurpoean Connie movements #2110638
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    RE: Eurpoean Connie movements

    Thanks for the speedy feedback, Its obviously got to fly in at some stage, Friday ?

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