For any one (like me) remembering a Stearman nose-over a while back at Washington DC, that was actually the pilot mis-using the brakes, rather than the passenger.
http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20100608X14601&key=1

Accident occurred Tuesday, June 08, 2010 in Arlington, VA
The pilot’s inadvertent use of the wheel brakes at high speed during the touchdown phase of the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the feel and effectiveness of the airplane’s wheel brakes.

Many thanks to those sharing, from about as far away as you can get ‘feet-dry’.

75 (NZ) had all of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves on Wellingtons, I can’t see a problem with ‘Thumper’! – at least it’s got dual meaning. I’m sure ‘Bashful’ and ‘Dopey’ did their part, along with many other examples of aircraft named after ‘cuddly cartoon characters’ (including Bambi).

Any any case, a nice ‘run’ Mike J.

Dave, I assume there is some coverage of warbirds at airshows in the UK Airshow Review podcast. Not sure if it is still active?
http://www.airshows.co.uk/podcast/

Excellent read- bought it at the time, last time I was at the FAA Museum they still had some for sale…can’t believe its going for £70!!!

Which got me thinking….feel free to add to list – aircraft restorations that have had their own book written about them….

Spitfire Return to Flight (PV270)
http://www.spitfirepv270.co.nz/trade.htm

I’d mentioned the first B.E.2c-1, as it flew fairly soon after the original B.E.2f, and the timing seemed a bit tight for use as a template. However, reviewing their website I remembered the B.E.2f was acquired as a project, and there are even photos of the repro B.E.2f under construction next to the stripped down original.

MW376 has been sold, and will depart NZ in a month or so.

http://www.pioneeraero.co.nz/2014/07/04/tempest-mkii/