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  • September 23, 2015 at 10:43 am in reply to: The Question that seems is taboo #1808527
    hampden98
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    While I agree the subject of immigration should be assessed and rules put in place to prevent abuse,
    I think the majority of `abuse` seems to be from the work shy, lazy, ignorant, indigenous people from `this` country.

    September 23, 2015 at 9:59 am in reply to: Helicopter take off vertically, what is the maximum height ever acheived? #2178342
    hampden98
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    I can’t find details online but I believe the vertical record was set in Iran in the mid-1970s with a 214 whilst Bell staff were training IIAA pilots. When empty the 214s could climb vertically at thousands of feet per minute.

    Edit: http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1975/1975%20-%200951.html

    The Lama that holds the absolute altitude record did lift vertically but transitioned to an inclined climb. The flame-out was due to lack of fuel, they had only loaded sufficient to achieve the desired altitude and there was no intention ( or possibility ) of relighting the engine at that height.

    Very interesting. Did they do an auto-rotative landing? Sounds a tad dicey.

    September 22, 2015 at 8:50 am in reply to: Duxford Air Show 7th Battle of Britain #871340
    hampden98
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    On the Sunday a Hurricane returned to Duxford after the display quite late.
    Anyone know where it went or what it was doing?

    September 21, 2015 at 9:27 pm in reply to: B25 v B17 bomb doors. #871530
    hampden98
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    Thanks for the replies, very interesting. Often wondered why the doors on the B25 at Dunsfold open instantly.

    To expand the discussion to other aircraft. Does the He111 and Blenheim have bungy sprung bomb doors?
    The film BoB shows bombs pushing open the doors as they fall past and I’m sure I’ve seen a film of a Blenheim crewman pulling open the doors of a Blenheim?

    September 21, 2015 at 1:52 pm in reply to: Duxford Air Show 7th Battle of Britain #872204
    hampden98
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    When flags are painted onto a vehicle, or on the tail fin of an aircraft, the
    flag on the port side should show the obverse of the flag (ie. the flagpole
    on the left), while that on the starboard side should show the reverse (ie.
    the flagpole on the right). On surfaces perpendicular to the direction of
    travel (eg. the back of the vehicle) the obverse of the flag should be shown.

    (https://www.flaginstitute.org/pdfs/Flying_Flags_in_the_United_Kingdom.pdf)

    Isn’t that to do with carrying your colours `into` battle? The same reason why the flag on the shoulder of American troops has the stars always to the front.

    September 21, 2015 at 9:21 am in reply to: Is it April 1st Yet? #872650
    hampden98
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    Lets pretend I am an oil Tycoon with more money than sense.
    What would it take to get Concorde flying again?

    Presumably the BA Concorde’s are in potentially airworthy condition, all that is required
    is servicing, spares, engines, insurance and the backing of various organisations?

    September 21, 2015 at 8:22 am in reply to: XH558 and G-VLCN Registered trade marks #872805
    hampden98
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    The flip side is would you rather everyone else pinched the brand and made money out of it without
    anything going to the Vulcan?
    In some ways they have to trademark the Vulcan as to do nothing may mean they loose the right.

    September 21, 2015 at 8:15 am in reply to: Fabulous finale at Duxford, a perfect ending #872810
    hampden98
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    Sunday was superb and the weather was gorgeous.
    The swirling, twirling aircraft had me dizzy at one point trying to keep up.
    Loved the little touches like the three ship loop.

    Was interesting watching the aircraft pulling up and gaining height to fly over or avoid the M11.

    September 18, 2015 at 3:10 pm in reply to: Current Spitfire status #875326
    hampden98
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    You would have to send the Blenheim back to Canada.

    September 18, 2015 at 11:15 am in reply to: Duxford Diary (2015) #875734
    hampden98
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    The Yale is a rare aircraft. Surprised there’s not more fuss made over it.

    September 17, 2015 at 1:50 pm in reply to: Wings Museum B5N2 "Kate" model released by Airfix #876904
    hampden98
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    Would love a 1:24th scale Lancaster!

    September 17, 2015 at 1:16 pm in reply to: Wings Museum B5N2 "Kate" model released by Airfix #877035
    hampden98
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    Had no idea these were already released in 1:48 – sorry, the Stirling has got to be pretty darn big!

    My mistake, didn’t notice the Scale. BTW a 1:48th Stirling is insane!

    September 17, 2015 at 12:54 pm in reply to: Wings Museum B5N2 "Kate" model released by Airfix #877044
    hampden98
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    Would be nice to see a 1:48 Halifax II and dare I say it a Stirling!

    They will probably hold fire with the Stirling as Italeri have released both the Bomber and Towing versions recently.
    Revell have released a Halifax. So that possibly rules out that one too. Not to mention Italeris excellent Sunderland.

    Have you seen Airfix’s new Whitley and Shakleton?

    September 17, 2015 at 12:48 pm in reply to: Battle of Britain 75th Mass formation 15th Sept 2015 #877046
    hampden98
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    Any reason you’ve quoted my poor attempt at humour?

    Meant to quote another post but must have clicked the last in list by mistake 🙂
    In fact maybe that’s bug. I’m sure I quoted the post above yours? Maybe your post snuck in before I got to post mine?
    Anyway I corrected mine.

    Just out of interest where did the money go for the Biggin event. Did it go to charity? Don’t really mind, just wondered.

    September 17, 2015 at 12:38 pm in reply to: General Discussion #247306
    hampden98
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    Hi All,
    hampden98,
    Which did you like out of them two or indeed never ? Personally I liked both but not the sequels that followed Starship Troopers just got silly after the first one.

    Geoff.

    Bit late responding, didn’t see the reply 🙂
    I liked all of them but stopped after Starship Troopers 1. 2 and after were rubbish.

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