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  • June 18, 2008 at 10:43 pm in reply to: Welcome Home ACDC #509718
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    Beautiful pictures. A fine complement to all the hard work by Matt Boddington and his friends at Sywell.

    June 17, 2008 at 9:34 am in reply to: Stolen Identity #1231010
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    ……………..and when will they re-consummate their relationship? Clearly the estimate of years rather than months has proved to be nearer to the mark!

    The wings and the fuselage currently I understand, have the width of the Irish Sea and most of England separating them! I was told that they will be reunited sooner rather than later, workshop space and time permitting!

    As this is a restoration to flyable status, I’m sure it will happen. But it won’t be done in a hurry 😉

    June 12, 2008 at 9:09 am in reply to: RAF Halton open day/DH Moth Club charity flying #1235133
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    Definitely going. A ‘must do’ event.

    See you there! 😀

    June 11, 2008 at 4:10 pm in reply to: Wanted Ideas For Replica Build… #1235792
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    If you fancy something easier to built, but still capturing the right atmosphere, take a look here: http://www.airdromeairplanes.com

    The Baslee replica Nieuports that were built for Flyboys, looked the business!

    June 11, 2008 at 4:05 pm in reply to: Loads more acts added to Sywell Airshow – click on the link #1235803
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    http://www.sywellairshow.co.uk/displays.php

    4x DR1s anyone….?

    Got your tickets yet?

    ATB

    TT

    ……and a FRED! :diablo:

    June 11, 2008 at 1:01 pm in reply to: Channel Four BIG BROTHER Aviation Connection #1236089
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    And so we get- Strictly Come Ice Skating, Sing your way to Fame, Be a West End Star in 6 weeks, Refurb a Vulcan et al

    :D:D:D

    Why destroy the BB house? Can’t we simply lock the door with them all inside … and walk away?

    June 9, 2008 at 4:06 pm in reply to: Wanted Ideas For Replica Build… #1237939
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    You’ll be amazed just how complex even the simplest design can be!

    If you are considering a ‘static’ restoration, it is much easier to restore than ‘scratch build’ as at least you have the rotten old bits as a template!

    Don’t discount a flyable aeroplane too, particularly if you are interested in a simpler design which can be built under the auspices of the Light Aircraft Association.

    Check out some of their approved designs and plan availability at
    http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/engineering/aircraftList.html You’ll be amazed at what you can find!!

    There are even plans for classics such as the Comper Swift – although it will be rather like setting out to build your own 10,000 piece wooden jigsaw!!:diablo:

    June 9, 2008 at 10:44 am in reply to: Twin-engined biplane seaplane #1238217
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    This picture is the subject of a query at Airminded … anyone know what it is?

    The fuselage shape and the floats are very much inspired by the single-engined Short 184 which was an RNAS standard during the Great War.

    Perhaps the twin-engined configuration is a bit of artiistic licence?

    June 8, 2008 at 11:35 am in reply to: A sensational looking Queens Birthday Flypast (Merged thread) #1238739
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    Better still. Head for RAF Halton and the de Havilland Moth Club charity flying day. All activities are being suspended to allow entire flypast to pass overhead.

    That plus an expected 50+ Moths, Tiger Moths, Dragons and other vintage types. AND admission is FREE! (Donation expected though please) 🙂

    June 7, 2008 at 11:10 am in reply to: Henry Allingham 112 years old today #1239163
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    I was chatting to a friend this afternoon, Henry being the subject. Seemingly among other notable events participated in was the Battle of Jutland!

    A bit more on Mr. Allingham’s background, at http://www.biggles-biplane.com if you’re interested!

    As has been said several times above, a remarkable man, sums up ‘the Best of British!’

    May 29, 2008 at 10:37 am in reply to: Dakota smashed into house roof – what film was this? #1171390
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    As said above, it was from the ITV series Airline, in which a fully loaded Dakota, with ice on wings failed to gain height after take-off.

    The large-scale models were built by David Boddington, who also made models and replicas for the BBC WW-1 series Wings and for the Edwardian drama series Flambards.

    May 27, 2008 at 3:00 pm in reply to: Glorious Goodwood #1173299
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    Sunday looked glorious from the photos, if blustery, but sadly Monday was a total washout with torrential rain, a waterlogged airfield and about a 400′ cloudbase. I think the only thing flying was our Historic Aircraft Association tent, as we tried to fold it away!

    Sadly the gusting winds across the UK also precluded a lot of the vintage light aircraft which were due to attend on one of both days. 🙁

    The last I saw of the OFMC Mustang and Spitfire, they were tucked in a nice dry hangar, and along with the Prince, were hoping that the runways have dried sufficiently to allow them to return to their respective bases today.

    A great pity, for an event which has the potential of taking over from G-VFWE as a ‘must do’ event. Hopefully Goodwood will be more lucky with the weather next year.

    May 26, 2008 at 7:57 pm in reply to: Tiger Flying #1174142
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    Yes. Propstrike is right. Two Swedish Tiger Moths SE-ADF and Fv5594, are DH82s (less powerful engine) and a year or so older.

    G-ACDC is the oldest operational DH82A, having been delivered in late 1934/early 1935. Well it will be, as soon as ‘The Blue Max’ has finished a stunning restoration job. I know it will be back at Headcorn very soon.

    I also understand that G-ACDA is also coming to the end of a lengthy restoration, so CDC’s crown is slipping!

    As a few have mentioned, Delta Aviation have the biggest fleet and the best choice of locations. If you’re in Kent, then Tiger Club are a probable, or if you’re over in Gloucestershire, Tiger Airways fly errr. Stampes, a sort of Tiger Moth with garlic breath!

    May 26, 2008 at 3:14 pm in reply to: Glorious Goodwood air show 25-05-08. Sunny! #512269
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    Unfortunately, according to Flightline UK, Goodwood has been cancelled today due to waterlogging.

    Sadly so. Have just got back from helping disassemble the the Historic Aircraft Association tent – very wet indeed. 🙁

    May 25, 2008 at 5:11 pm in reply to: Granger Archaeopteryx #1175812
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    Interesting, I’ve heard it said that the Tipsy Trainer could be turned by resting the apropriate elbow on the cockpit sill …

    I can vouch for that!

    Actually my old Luton Minor and Pushpak were even better. In the Pushpak, putting one’s arm out of the sliding windows initiated a gentle turn rather better than the ailerons!

    Silly I know, but if you’re flying around England at about 65mph, you’ve got to do something to pass the time! 😀

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