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March 21, 2013 at 9:06 am in reply to: VWoC Fox Moth #956471

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Three I think, currently airworthy in UK. Sadly can’t now be used for paid pleasure flying as they now operate on LAA permits rather than full Certificates of Airworrthiness, although some work going on behind the scenes may find a solution. At least two examples are expected at the de Havilland Moth Club International Tiger Moth Rally at Woburn, August 17/18. http://www.mothsatwoburn.co.uk

February 24, 2013 at 9:27 am in reply to: “Robert Smith-Barry: The man who taught the world to fly” #985123

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At the risk of a little thread-creep. “A Pilots Summer” by Frank Tredray, who also wrote Smith-Barry’s biography, is one of the best-ever chronicles of flying in the RAF in the 1930s….. A superb read….

January 26, 2013 at 10:46 pm in reply to: Howard Hughes Sikorsky Seaplane bought by Kermit Weeks #944271

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As of late last year when Kermit was chatting to various folk at Old Warden, he was pretty confident that there are no major obstacles to the Sunderland becoming air- or sea- worthy.

His biggest concern is the vulnerability to damage when the craft is on the water. It was in his words, ‘worse than leaving a baby in the woods’. Everything becomes a threat. For that reason, thus far at least, he’s elected to keep it on dry land until he can create a more controlled waterborne environment.

January 9, 2013 at 5:51 pm in reply to: Idly wondering what Kermit is up to now. #972775

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It’s really not that hard to work out. Just use the same logic that several on here use when reporting the latest comings and goings on the UK Spitfire scene.

That’ll probably get you banned! :diablo:

December 7, 2012 at 1:43 pm in reply to: R.I.P Sir William Roberts #942500

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Very sad to hear this news. But what a life and what a great legacy he left the aircraft preservation world.

Delighted to see so many pictures of the aircraft in his collection have been posted on this thread. It seems that there could be no better tribute.

November 25, 2012 at 9:35 am in reply to: Maintaining Warbirds… Major upheaval on the horizon #959257

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One of the main activities of the Historic Aircraft Association in the last few months (and for that matter, years) has been ensuring that the vintage aircraft community has a voice in such dialogue.

I know that HAA Chairman Wally Epton and members such as John Romain have already been in meetings with the CAA. Hope you have joined Tony? 🙂

http://www.haa-uk.aero

November 25, 2012 at 9:19 am in reply to: Brian North's SE5 Replica reported down in US #959328

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Sadly, whatever the reporting, Brian died at the controls of his SE-5 replica, which he initially built in the UK, then flew from RAF Halton before emigrating with it to the USA.

Brian was a true perfectionist and his aeroplane reflected that. His Air Force career saw him rise from Halton ‘brat’ to Wing Commander Engineering and among other adventures he helped with the introduction of the Harrier into field operations in Germany.

RIP Mr North.

November 25, 2012 at 9:05 am in reply to: Middleton-St.-George Airhow 2013? #959335

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I hope this goes ahead. Happy memories of the excellent shows that we’re held at the then, Teesside Airport in the early 1970s.

November 5, 2012 at 6:59 pm in reply to: It's been a ropey old year for flying #399262

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The flying season started well for me…

Then ten minutes after the first picture was taken, the crankshaft snapped!

Been blagging rides ever since…..

The good news is the rebuilt engine went back in last week!
Now just re-assembling everything else we took apart in the field!

November 5, 2012 at 6:24 pm in reply to: Popham airfield wind farms #399267

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It seems no-one has clocked the fact too that David Cameron’s father apparently earns £1K per week from his and that the two Ministers reviewing the situation both have a conflict of interest, as they are directly connected with the Wind Turbine business!

October 12, 2012 at 1:43 pm in reply to: Historic Aircraft Association Symposium RAF Museum 20th Oct #1014917

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Always a fascinating day out. See you there!

September 27, 2012 at 2:54 pm in reply to: Mossie KA114 #1024212

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I can’t think of any first post-RESTORATION flight that has attracted more interest or good feelings.

SUPERB!!

September 27, 2012 at 2:54 pm in reply to: Mossie KA114 #1037469

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I can’t think of any first post-RESTORATION flight that has attracted more interest or good feelings.

SUPERB!!

September 26, 2012 at 12:46 pm in reply to: Help us Raise Funds to save RAF Bicester! #1025636

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Appears to be a bit lacking in the runway dept?

Absolutely! It is probably the last unmolested pre-war, non-runway, ‘into the wind’ all-grass flying site left in the UK, perfect for vintage tail-draggers. For that reason alone it merits preservation.

All credit to BCH. I hope that they, Windrushers Gliding Club and various vintage aircraft operators based on the airfield (including me) can work together to keep this truly exceptional flying location!

In terms of field size, the longest take-off run is around 880 metres. In the right conditions, enough for anything up to DC-3 size. But maybe not a laden Lanc 🙂

September 26, 2012 at 12:46 pm in reply to: Help us Raise Funds to save RAF Bicester! #1039259

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Appears to be a bit lacking in the runway dept?

Absolutely! It is probably the last unmolested pre-war, non-runway, ‘into the wind’ all-grass flying site left in the UK, perfect for vintage tail-draggers. For that reason alone it merits preservation.

All credit to BCH. I hope that they, Windrushers Gliding Club and various vintage aircraft operators based on the airfield (including me) can work together to keep this truly exceptional flying location!

In terms of field size, the longest take-off run is around 880 metres. In the right conditions, enough for anything up to DC-3 size. But maybe not a laden Lanc 🙂
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