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September 7, 2012 at 5:12 pm in reply to: RE8 / Snipe / Albatros (Photo Diary) #1062871

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Even with the Hun threatening, the BE-2 and Harry Tate were able to ensure it stayed “All Quiet on the Warden Front”.

A few more pics can be found at:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.350917121656642.80487.100002150712060&type=3

September 3, 2012 at 3:34 pm in reply to: Richard Bach injured #1068404

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News overnight from Richard Bach’s son, is that his condition is improving. Here’s to him making a fulll recovery.

A couple of pics of Mr. Bach’s Tiger Moth and the beautiful Falcon propeller that once adorned it, used for the BE’s first flight but sadly a little too fine-pitch..

September 2, 2012 at 5:57 pm in reply to: Richard Bach injured #1069240

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Slightly worrying to hear from other sources that Richard’s injuries seem quite serious, but his condition is described as stable. Hopes and prayers for his recovery – and that he can fly again.

In case some pedant grumbles that this is on the Historic forum, just remember that in his time Mr. Bach has owned a T-33, P51, Seabee amphibian and various old biplanes including a Tiger Moth, the first aircraft to be bought with the proceeds of Jonathan Livingstone Seagull.

Our BE-2 replica made its first post-rebuild flight earlier this year using the fine-pitch walnut propeller once used on his Tiger Moth.

In recent months he’s flown “Puff”, his Sea Ray microlight amphibian, across the USA. It seems all the more sad that his accident came just as he as was having such a fun time in the little bird.

September 1, 2012 at 8:34 pm in reply to: Joyrider steals Moth from Brooklands #1070066

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Slang term for the AAC.

On account of their bright blue hats…..

September 1, 2012 at 6:24 pm in reply to: Where are the Great War Display Team based? #1070203

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Strictly speaking they are not. Most of the aircraft belong to individual private owners and are based at different airfields and private strips, mainly in Wiltshire and Hampshire. They then rendezvous at airfields when booked for displays.

Other WW1 replicas including our BE-2c and Paul Ford’s Fokker DR-1, are based at Sywell, while the Real Aeroplane Company’s DR-1 is of course, based at Breighton.

August 25, 2012 at 10:02 am in reply to: Slimy councillor eyes Coltishall runway #1078358

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It is somewhat worrying that Norfolk County Council apparently disrupted a legitimate bidding process, where a private bidder had already reached an agreement to acquire the site and maintain the runway.

I am sure the local residents would far prefer an occassional aircraft movement than fleets of lorries heading in and out if the aggregate extraction goes ahead and the hangars used for warehousing. There is also a big question-mark on using hangars for warehousing on most airfields as their floors and foundations are not designed to handle the high loads of palletised storage.

Could an underlying reason be that the County Council already owns the underperforming Norwich Airport, which has failed to meet any of their overoptimistic expansion plans – and that this is as much a move to protect that business monopoly, as it is about the future of Coltishall?

August 22, 2012 at 3:47 pm in reply to: Panshanger Revival Day – Sunday 19th.August #400911

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Sadly, while Sywell might have had some effect, I suspect that fact that it wasn’t as well promoted to aircraft owners as previously, might have also been a reason.

Neither I, nor some others who flew in last year, were made aware of the date this time.

Hey ho, next year perhaps……

August 22, 2012 at 2:57 pm in reply to: Winging It.Home Front Pilots. #1081045

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I didn’t get a chance to see the programme, but could this be the aeroplane.

Fairey Battle, testbed for the Rolls-Royce Eagle 24 cylinder engine (destined for the Westland Wyvern before it went all whistley). Was probably kicking around White Waltham in early 1945……

August 21, 2012 at 11:21 am in reply to: Sywell airshow 2012 #1082509

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There is a thread on the Airshow Photos section………

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=118857

Surprised too that there isn’t more. A briiliant show.

August 21, 2012 at 11:17 am in reply to: VAC Fly-In, Sywell Today. #1082518

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It was Sywell’s event ahead of the Sunday air show, enhanced by various VAC members (we plugged it in our last magazine) and some refugees from the cancelled deHMC event at Belvoir.

A great turn-out though!

Sorry I didn’t get to say hello. The Blue Max and I got tied up changing spark plugs on the BE!

Check out the Airshow Photo section on the forum.

August 20, 2012 at 7:23 pm in reply to: Sywell Air Show – Sunday 19th August #484611

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As well as the WW1 display Sywell Air Show scored on its variety. How about this lot?

I am sure there will be more comprehensive coverage to follow, but wow. What a great day!

August 20, 2012 at 7:01 pm in reply to: Sywell Fly-In and Arrivals 18-8-12 #484614

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Shocking landing by the Stearman pilot though wasn’t it DCW…rumour has it he was charged four landing fees ! :diablo: 😀

TT

Pot, kettle, black…..:diablo:

Its only a truly bad landing if there’s nothing left to bounce………

August 12, 2012 at 12:48 pm in reply to: Anna@BeachyHead11/08/2012 #485128

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Yes, the same question was asked on a Vintage Aircraft Club visit to BBMF last week. The crew confirmed that they are escape hatches, which are removed to allow a little extra ventilation at low level on hot days, when the inside of the Lancaster gets a tad toastie!

Great photos Anna. As ever, in awe!

August 12, 2012 at 11:39 am in reply to: Very old aviation mags! #1086934

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Well done in saving them! They look superb and clearly were cherished by the previous owner.

A valuable historical asset too. Other than “Flight”, whose archives can be accessed online, these magazines are the only way to get a real contemporary ‘feel’ for inter-war aviation.

July 28, 2012 at 6:05 pm in reply to: Forest of Dean crash. #401720

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An ‘interesting’ airfield, but not so challenging, although with a NW wind (as Friday) you do get some turbulent approaches due to curl-over. My Tipsy Trainer operated for many years from there on a mere 62hp.

I’m glad to have heard that the two people involved in Friday’s accident have none life-threatening injuries.
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