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  • August 1, 2009 at 4:36 pm in reply to: Restoration (to flight) Projects #1163421
    Phantom Phil
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    I think it would be great to see more classics back in the air but guess it all boils down to cost and design support. There was talk of the DH Comet 4 getting into the air a few years back at Bruntingthorpe but I have heard no more on that….. The Lightnings are still a no go and I haven’t got a clue about the Buccaneer at RAF Scampton. Any news on the Coventry Shackleton anyone???

    July 17, 2009 at 11:24 am in reply to: Whatever happened to G-IVAN? #1176990
    Phantom Phil
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    Wankle Power!

    This aircraft is still registered and looks to have two Norton Wankle engines…

    See Link:

    http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=60&pagetype=65&appid=1&mode=detailnosummary&fullregmark=IVAN

    Regards,

    Phil.

    July 14, 2009 at 3:14 pm in reply to: Newark Air Museum #1181059
    Phantom Phil
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    Wrong Comment!

    Very harsh words there PP!

    I myself find Newark Air Museum to be one of the better private museums in the UK. I was there only a few weeks back and was approached by two volunteers, one of which was working on the Bucc. They were very talkative and even showed me in a couple of exhibits… Sure, there is always room for improvement but I wouldn’t say it resembled a scrap yard! The work they do there is fantastic!

    As for money terms, I quite happy to pay a £6.75 charge knowing it will go to the good cause of preserving our aviation heritage!

    Phil.

    July 14, 2009 at 12:45 pm in reply to: mystery windscreen #1181234
    Phantom Phil
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    Hi there,

    Could it not be a Bristol Beaufighter front windscreen as they were based at East Fortune in East Lothian and it looks to be about the correct shape and size??

    Phil.

    July 13, 2009 at 3:14 pm in reply to: John Fairey dies in Piston Provost crash, 9/7/09 #1182080
    Phantom Phil
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    Hi David, I was actually thinking of doing that and now I have been prompted by yourself I think I will and send the high res versions of the same photo’s!

    Phantom Phil – I would forward your pictures to the AAIB as they may be of use in some way being so detailed.

    July 10, 2009 at 6:01 pm in reply to: John Fairey dies in Piston Provost crash, 9/7/09 #1184531
    Phantom Phil
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    Sad News!

    Hi guys,

    Here are a couple of pictures of XF877 on Saturday the 4th of this month at the RAF Waddington Airshow.

    Thoughts go out to John Fairey’s family and friends!

    July 10, 2009 at 5:47 pm in reply to: PHANTOM PHIL @ WADDO 04/07/2009 #479970
    Phantom Phil
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    & the last 6:

    July 10, 2009 at 5:46 pm in reply to: PHANTOM PHIL @ WADDO 04/07/2009 #479998
    Phantom Phil
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    & the next 10:

    July 2, 2009 at 10:11 am in reply to: EE Canberra – Post your Pictures here #1194266
    Phantom Phil
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    TT.18

    Hi there,

    Yes, the chances are that you flew on board a 7 Sqn Canberra TT.18. An example of which can be found at the North East Aircraft Museum!

    Regards,

    Phil.

    Whilst “holding” between Pilot training courses in Summer 1978 I spent a week at StMawgan and flew on a Canberra sortie.
    I have no record of the serial/type as it was pax flying so logbook entry is optional, but recall it could be something to do with target towing??
    We were due to formate with an AEW Shackleton over the Scillies but the old Shack went tech!

    Can anyone supply details and/or pictures of the varient of Canberra I flew in?

    July 1, 2009 at 3:17 pm in reply to: EE/BAC Lightning overwing tank trolley request #1194963
    Phantom Phil
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    Elvington’s Overwing Lightning Tanks…

    I noticed that Elvington have two complete with tanks! They are outside next to the Javelin FAW.9. Maybe they are going spare with them sat outside?

    June 25, 2009 at 3:09 pm in reply to: Luftwaffe F-4F (JG-71) #1200621
    Phantom Phil
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    Yeah, I noted that but was just wondering if it will be the specially marked example.. A pity the old ‘toom’ hasn’t been seen on the circuit for a few years!

    June 25, 2009 at 12:39 pm in reply to: What airforces are these? #1200790
    Phantom Phil
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    I think you are spot on Elmo. See link:

    http://www.planesandchoppers.com/picture/number8864.asp

    June 25, 2009 at 10:17 am in reply to: Lightning XR770 Waddington #1200958
    Phantom Phil
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    Sprayed up 770!

    Any chance of posting pictures on here at the various stages of her getting sprayed up (start to finish) ??

    Cheers,

    Phil.

    June 23, 2009 at 12:37 pm in reply to: What book/s started you off as a kid? #1203541
    Phantom Phil
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    Brian Lecomber!

    How about the Brian Lecomber titles:

    Talk Down
    Turn Killer
    Dead Weight

    😉

    June 23, 2009 at 10:16 am in reply to: What book/s started you off as a kid? #1203710
    Phantom Phil
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    I Flew With Braddock

    I flew with Braddock which is set around a WW2 bomber crew, Braddock being the pilot!

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