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March 18, 2015 at 8:35 pm in reply to: heads up – BBC4 9.00pm 17/3/15 #876780

ErrolC
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A couple of interviews with her on the Xtended podcast
http://aviation-xtended.co.uk/ep-18-cape-town-to-goodwood/ (Oct 2013)
http://aviation-xtended.co.uk/ep-30-rnas-yeovilton-international-air-day/ (Jul 2014, post-flight)

March 14, 2015 at 1:48 am in reply to: Bristol Freighter Vs Carvair #880594

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Thanks markb, I think you are right. It looks like it’s been relocated behind some buildings. Found a 2014 image on the web which seem to show it in that new position.
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/000970376.html

Tim

Yes, saw it today in that position.
Also flight ops by Spit Tr.9, Blunty, Yak-3, Harvards and the normal civil stuff 🙂 Not a bad local airfield.

March 10, 2015 at 2:17 am in reply to: Anson Vs Messerschmitt 109 over Dunkirk #883291

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Yes Ando, that’s Wairarapa 🙂
Can I put my name down for the position of part-time gunner at Omaka?!

March 10, 2015 at 12:50 am in reply to: Anson Vs Messerschmitt 109 over Dunkirk #883306

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Re-enactment!

Famous victory! by errolgc, on Flickr

March 7, 2015 at 8:25 am in reply to: Aircraft names #885334

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Trainers were named after education themes (Harvard, Yale, Master), Bombers places (Lancaster, Maryland), Maritime aircraft explorers (Anson, Hudson).
There were themes and ‘rules’, subject to stretching and interpretation for effect. Foreign aircraft adopted by the UK followed the same rules, with the additional aspect of being linked to country of origin.

March 7, 2015 at 1:57 am in reply to: Aircraft names #885349

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Other biggie (that had the name adopted by US forces) would be Catalina.

Also Hudson, Ventura?

All British aircraft had names, not all US ones did.

March 6, 2015 at 10:07 am in reply to: A look inside Lancaster G-George at the AWM #885692

ErrolC
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Neat!
My still-unfinished record of my visit inside MOTAT’s ex-French Lancaster (courtesy of the Bomber Command Association).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/sets/72157649184904449/

March 6, 2015 at 10:01 am in reply to: OLD WARDEN 2015 #885703

ErrolC
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Again thanks for the photos.

I don’t think a TVAL Snipe has displayed away from Hood (Masterton)? Other than Kermit’s!
Even the quite full-on TVAL day planned for the recent Wings Over Wairarapa didn’t have more than two of the Sopwiths in the same overall segment
http://www.wings.org.nz/display_aircraft/programme/friday.htm
If a Snipe goes to Omaka (the Camel and Tripe are more likely, and there is a non-TVAL Pup based there) then a Sopwith 4-ship is possible, but as John says, the pilots would be the tricky bit. TVAL also don’t seem to fly in formation with others, even Graham Orphan (Classic Fighters Omaka organiser) when talking about the possibility of his Fokker Dr.1 joining the 7 TVAL ones says it would be with a TVAL pilot in his.

Potentially, when the 1 1/2 Strutter is airworthy, TVAL could fly 5 Sopwith types!

March 1, 2015 at 9:12 am in reply to: The Anson, it bombs #888937

ErrolC
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Some more of the Anson at Wings Over Wairarapa:

First there was a clash with the Bf109 imposter. I hope one day the Jerry wins!
109 astern, Skipper! by errolgc, on Flickr

Then the Anson landed, and taxi-ed over
Guide Anson in by errolgc, on Flickr

The ground crew could have been a little more convincing with the 100 pounders
Bringing bombs ’round by errolgc, on Flickr

Those sticks aren’t just for signalling!
Precision placement by errolgc, on Flickr

Gently now! Anson bombing up by errolgc, on Flickr

Then a bombing run, as above.

Strong messaging! by errolgc, on Flickr

With the Anson under the covers, goodnight!
Anson keeps cool by errolgc, on Flickr

February 26, 2015 at 10:00 pm in reply to: Mk1 Anson Projects #890463

ErrolC
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No, Fly again, Anson Bomber.

Sadly my pockets are rather empty or I’d be heading to Shropshire in an attempt to acquire some bits of wood as pattern pieces.

Anne

Did someone say bomb?
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?133510-The-Anson-it-bombs

February 25, 2015 at 6:24 pm in reply to: Mk1 Anson Projects #891599

ErrolC
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Sorry, Yes, New Zealand.

I was going to give you a ‘pass’, given that it was changed to metal wings in Australia!

February 24, 2015 at 12:39 am in reply to: Jumo 004 running for first time in about 60 years! #893257

ErrolC
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Link to FB (no account needed, via Twitter)

February 24, 2015 at 12:13 am in reply to: Your own 'Spitfire ML407' for just £16,000 – £25,000 #893311

ErrolC
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3D printer not that outrageous, The Vintage Aviator makes use of them for some activities (not the actual end component, obviously!).

February 20, 2015 at 1:58 am in reply to: Bachem Natter reproduction #896524

ErrolC
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Just noticed that you said Wanaka earlier, did they have one as well?
The Omaka one was intended to be raised to the vertical, but it was too windy.

Hmm, Omaka 2015’s theme is ‘ANZAC Pioneers’, maybe they are digging a mine, and then blowing it up! A great way to kick off the next stage of construction at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre! 🙂

Anyway, that German project looks great.

February 19, 2015 at 11:20 pm in reply to: Bachem Natter reproduction #896582

ErrolC
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I don’t get why the crowd is noticeably smaller on Sunday at Omaka, Sunday always has more explosions!
Here’s the Natter mock-up exploding
https://www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/8608349533/in/set-72157633072624417
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