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September 8, 2013 at 2:25 pm in reply to: 2013 to be the last RAF Leuchars Air Show #2247397

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Hi, yes must admit im gutted i have now been to my last ever leuchars. Have only missed a couple since 1987. Wonder what the chances of a new annual airshow at lossie perhaps? On a personal note i thought the last show was pretty poor. Surely if ever there was ever a time to call in a few favours to make sure there was something even a wee bit special then surely it was now.

May 19, 2013 at 10:01 am in reply to: TORNADO QUERY #2270810

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Thanks for the reply. Id taken lots of pics that day, and after checking i noticed only a couple of GR4s had bits dangling which i thought strange too. Best regards. stavid.

September 12, 2012 at 7:41 pm in reply to: Leuchars airshow 2012 #1057074

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Not quite like the old days is it? I think if you are north of the border and dont mind taking your shoes off you might have a more interesting hour or so at the mosque.

Ouch!! bit strong lol. true enough though, not a single foreign fast jet flying. Pretty poor compared to previous years. Must say itll be good to see a couple of heavies in the B-52 and E3, can remember a passing B-52 doing one touch and go a few years back and that was impressive, cant wait to see a full display.:D

September 11, 2012 at 8:31 pm in reply to: Leuchars airshow 2012 #1057981

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leuchars 2012

Cheers phantom phil for the low down. proper comprehensive too! lol.:D

April 20, 2012 at 8:53 am in reply to: Mystery piston #1066221

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Sorry, I’m no use when it comes to instruments…..but I’m sure somebody here will be able to help.

I’d still like to see a photograph of your piston if you can post one.

the mystery piston. cheers. s.

April 19, 2012 at 6:54 pm in reply to: Mystery piston #1067210

stavid
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Vampires were operational from 1944, so no reason why not!

Bruce

many thanks for your reply bruce. wasnt at all sure when the old vampire came into service wrongly presumed it was later than when raf evanton closed. im delighted because i couldnt tie it together otherwise. the literature states all the aircraft based there before, during and after the war. this obviously doesnt include the vampire, though i suppose it makes sense they could easily have been visiting, on detatchment etc?.

April 19, 2012 at 3:46 pm in reply to: Mystery piston #1067525

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Vampire

hi there, according to some bumf i found, the closing date for the airfield here was march 1948. this obviously means there were no vampires based here. any suggestions?

April 19, 2012 at 3:41 pm in reply to: Mystery piston #1067529

stavid
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Sorry, I’m no use when it comes to instruments…..but I’m sure somebody here will be able to help.

I’d still like to see a photograph of your piston if you can post one.

will be happy to post a pic of the piston asap. cheers.

April 19, 2012 at 1:56 pm in reply to: Mystery piston #1067689

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Sorry, way too small for any serious aero-engine (unless you count Napier)!

hi again, could i pick your brain regarding the possible origin of a flap position dial found in the hangar where i work at ex raf rn evanton. many thanks. s.

April 12, 2012 at 8:08 pm in reply to: Mystery piston #1074339

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Sorry, way too small for any serious aero-engine (unless you count Napier)!

cheers CD. i actually thought it was a bit large for an aircraft engine. shows how much ( or little) i know!! . as an aside, the hanger in which i work at ex raf evanton used to have some lovely aircraft recognition posters on the wall, which some clown saw fit to paint over. some folk just dont get it!!

April 9, 2012 at 7:29 pm in reply to: Mystery piston #1077562

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Not white metal, if they are gleaming, most probably chrome (plated); it is sounding like a diesel piston to me.

hi again, was afraid id hear it might not be an aircraft piston but hey ho! wasnt able to take pics today but jotted down a couple of sizes and numbers that are legible. they are as follows: approx 107mm dia. x 120mm high or imperial equivalent. metric rule used sorry. numbers: BLPV 100080?? 703F-61??.

April 8, 2012 at 10:21 pm in reply to: Mystery piston #1078365

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Sounds a very interesting find you have made. As everyone states, “A picture paints a thousand words”If anyone can I.D. it, given what is asked, then C.D. is the chap, he has I.Dd. several for me.
Jim.
Lincoln .7.

many thanks for that. just hope its not from a tractor lol. 😀

April 8, 2012 at 10:17 pm in reply to: Mystery piston #1078367

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As has been said a photograph would be best but failing that:

– diameter of piston crown?

– description of crown: flat, domed or concave?

– description of underside of crown: smooth, ribbed (insert condom joke here) or other features?

will take few sizes with the old tape when back to work. pretty sure top of piston is flat but with concave dip with a nipple (insert joke) in it. something to do with combustion?. also, parts of piston rings are just gleaming. would these be white metal? hope photos to come are of help too. cheers . s.:D

April 8, 2012 at 10:08 pm in reply to: Mystery piston #1078381

stavid
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A picture of said piston & numbers would be helpful…..

will endeavour to come up with both picture and numbers asap. cheers. s.:D

March 28, 2012 at 10:14 pm in reply to: Falklands most daring raid- Sunday 8pm #2339845

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vulcan 607

😀

Martin Withers and Bob Tuxford had serious balls for pressing on with the mission knowing that they didn’t have enough fuel to get home! 😎

The only thing wrong with the programme was that a 1 hour show isn’t long enough to tell the entire story, they had to omit parts like the problems in fitting the Dash 10 pod on to the Vulcan as well as the full story of Tuxford’s final refuelling. Pity someone wouldn’t make a full length serialisation of Vulcan 607 so that the whole storey can be told. 😎

Yes, must agree there were more than a few inaccurate bits and pieces on the programme. having read the book Vulcan 607 more times than is healthy, that was quite clear. However, it was still most enjoyable with loads of photos, footage etc that ive never seen. Would have made some movie dont you think!?
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