Then I want to see it fly!
(not asking much…)
Adrian
That’s something I’d like to see flying in the UK. Being from Essex, the heart of Marauder country, and all that.
What about the “Million Dollar Valley” B-26s?
Adrian
Yes, there’s some startling stuff on there – what I’m sure is K5054 for one, plus the Caudron etc. Vimys* dropping parachutes, Hawker Henley…
I have to say that DH’s usual magic with good looks went a bit awry with the Don!
Adrian
*My Vimy-derivative spotting skills are not what they could be. So they’re Vimy until proven otherwise.
Both an old pilot and a bold pilot, a rare breed.
Blue skies. May you and Mark be gobsmacking the heavenly crowds as we speak.
Adrian
Bu**er Louisiana, what about Orkney?
Adrian
Lends a whole new meaning to the word “bunfight”!
Adrian
Aaah, memories! I fear someone’s video of the aerobatic ‘plane (the one trailing sparks) was spoilt by me stood next to them effing vigorously as the pilot did things I didn’t think you could do with an aeroplane!
Adrian
Oooh! Shiny!
I wonder if it makes as lovely a noise as the PT22?
Adrian
So long as it’s here by Christmas…
Adrian
Yours it is, PM incoming.
If I can close this thread myself I will, if not could the Mods, please? ETA – cannot see how – Mods, please?
Thanks!
Adrian
Funnily enough, this chap named Elkington cropped up in a book I bought the other day on Czechs in the RAF.
I bet he made the tea for you as well, Andy. A proper Gentleman with a capital G.
Adrian
A little inspiration for you (not that you need it, looks like the job’s a good ‘un!):
https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1956/1956%20-%200430.html
Adrian
Gotta be done with real stumps and a real Spitfire, or some smarta*se here will find a reason to disbelieve!
Should have had a word with Rob Davies* a few weeks ago before he parked that one in Kent…
Adrian
*Davis?
I still have to complete Les Munro’s Lancaster, never mind put it in a diorama… I’d already started it when he signed the box, so that gives you an idea of how long it’s been so far (though I can claim moving house as an excuse).
Adrian
Oh dear…
I have just thought “Someone ought to build a diorama”.
I haven’t even started the one I want to do…
Adrian