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August 9, 2007 at 7:30 pm in reply to: Believed to be from… a B-17 ? #1307704

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Hes updated his listings:

“Please note:- I have listed this item in good faith on the information I received from various sources. Since listing I have received various conflicting info regarding the authenticity and origin of the aircraft section. Therefore please be aware when bidding that i cannot gaurantee the items history or the identity of the original aircraft from which these sections were taken.”

Maybe hes not so daft after all.

Bex

August 9, 2007 at 6:46 pm in reply to: North East Aircraft Museum…..updates #1307715

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To everyone at NEAM,

Youre doing a cracking job up there thanks for the continued updates, John & Brittania. Oh John, I will be cross referencing AP’s tonight so I’ll email u later. Bex

August 8, 2007 at 9:47 pm in reply to: Believed to be from… a B-17 ? #1308741

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Dave, dont worry, my sense of humour has caused me too much trouble in the past, so now I find its safer to the take the mickey out of myself :diablo: I dont upset anyone then. “Moons” image is the wrong way round, along with the windows, not enough bomb raid markings to name the most obvious eff ups. Bex

August 8, 2007 at 9:40 pm in reply to: Believed to be from… a B-17 ? #1308754

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The real thing…. B-17G 43-37907
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Well I knew I was daft but atleast Im not THAT daft LoL Thanks XM692. Well I feel sorry for anyone who buys any of his “artwork” mind you, if he does another one of this particular B17, he might want to get the lady the right way round, and the windows :rolleyes: Bex

August 8, 2007 at 9:26 pm in reply to: Believed to be from… a B-17 ? #1308786

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I dont know muh about WW2 US heavy bombers, but I dont think Ive ever seen any footage or photos of a B17 having windows like a Boeing Civilian airliner like this one. 😮 Bex

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aircraft-nose-art-section-carolina-moon-Boeing-B17_W0QQitemZ300139819606QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2983QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

August 8, 2007 at 7:30 pm in reply to: Gazelle XX411 restoration #1308970

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Im speechless, the team who did this did a totally amazing job. John thanks for sharing ya photos. Bex

August 7, 2007 at 7:40 pm in reply to: North East Aircraft Museum…..updates #1310294

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Ah youre lucky then, wish I was, 773 is jammed solid and I cant get the office floor either. Oh if you come across any hydraulic pumps knocking around can u let me know? Mind u Ive learned a heck of a lot about Cranberrys since I first opened up 773 last October 😀 Bex

August 7, 2007 at 6:55 pm in reply to: North East Aircraft Museum…..updates #1310312

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John,

I said something was disconnected, just a case of finding where, and for who ever takes your Cranberry on I hope for their sake its aft of the pressure bulkhead 😀 Bex

August 7, 2007 at 2:33 pm in reply to: Airframe preserved at Sywell Aviation Museum! #1310594

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Diff’rent kind of baccy Bex… 😀

TT

Tee hee just checking 😀 That Chippie looks good, glad its gone to good home. Bex

August 7, 2007 at 2:30 pm in reply to: A tribute for the Worlds first atomic bombers,B-29s and the men who flew them. #1310598

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Cheers Phil Ol’ Chap,

That I think just about clears up everything I asked.

Hope ya ok.

Bex

August 7, 2007 at 1:28 pm in reply to: Airframe preserved at Sywell Aviation Museum! #1310651

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Ha! well imagine my surprise after the sortie when clambering out of it and found the Boche had shot my wings, fuselage and tail off!:eek:

TT

I wonder if Ben’s been spending too long in his smoking room again LoL Bex

August 7, 2007 at 11:51 am in reply to: CAA & Preserved Military Jets #1310824

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1) why are people asuming that Tornado’s and Jaguars will be scrapped enmasse. The F-14 is because the Iranians have the type in their inventory. Due to arms restrictions they do not receive spares to support the type. The fear of the parts getting out from museum aircraft was why they were scrapped but I cant really see that have happening. The Tonka and Jag are not used by so called unfriendly airforces so that problem isnt going to result. Plus Jags have already been disposed of into the civil arena. Look at the twenty in store that keep popping up on ebay? And Duxford and Elvington already have Tonkas.

2) And really is a terrorist really going to do damage with a Jag or Tonka? be easier to do what they did on 9/11

Bex

August 7, 2007 at 11:12 am in reply to: CAA & Preserved Military Jets #1310863

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I’m not sure you totally understand the issues of airworthines etc. IF the CAA will not allow an aircraft to fly on the civilian register, there’s normally a good reason. Emotions just don’t enter the equation “Why won’t they let the Lightning fly” etc etc.

In RAF service, the Lightning had a fairly poor accident record, and that was with full-time military and manufacturer support. Now imagine an airframe being cobbled together by enthusiasts on a shoestring and you can see why the authorities tend to back away from it….

The Vulcan has got where it has so far because they have had the support of Marshall Aerospace, and a huge pot of lottery money……..Which as has already been seen, doesn’t last long. Then there’s the running costs. Airshow revenue will not keep the Vulcan flying alone. Insurance costs have also proved to be the downfall of the vintage jet world, and I’m not sure the industry can stand it for much longer.

As for the MOD backing a project to maintain and keep a jet like the Jaguar airworthy, you have to ask what’s in it for them? They haven’t got the funds to keep the air force going as it is…:rolleyes:

I’d love to see a Jaguar kept airworthy and flown, but looking at it in the cold light of realism and cost effectiveness, it ain’t going to happen unless the MOD keep one, say at Boscombe Down, for trials work.

I dont really understand all the regulations, which is why I asked this question about the possiblity of a Joint Civvy & RAF team, and also to get people views on this idea aswell. Theres an awful lot of people on this forum with experience in both the Military & Civillian aerospace, and if people on here reckon its a waste of time suggesting it then Im willing to listen, but also theres the other side of the coin too, if you dont ask you will never know. So whats the worst that can happen? A letter gets ignored or a response saying “thanks for writing but forget about it”.

Bex

August 7, 2007 at 11:04 am in reply to: CAA & Preserved Military Jets #1310873

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Martin, Milt,John & everyone else,

Thanks for youre responses, its certainly going to be interesting, especially if the MOD goes down the lines of the USA, scrap em so the bad guys dont get any 😡 I guess we’ll just have to wait and see, and I also reckon we wont see any more fast jets doing taxy runs either apart from whats already running.

Id also like to see a wouldbe terrorist try and pinch a fast jet without killing themselves, it would also give our wonderful fliers some nice target practice too.

Milt, now my poxy cold has finally gone, I’ll be back on Thursday, not sure on the weekend though, as Heidi has just started a new job at Gatwick, so I’ll keep you posted on that.

Bex

August 7, 2007 at 10:15 am in reply to: CAA & Preserved Military Jets #1311016

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Ok Ladies & Gents,

As I forgot to add a poll to this thread, could I therefore ask your views to this question please. When answering please can you quote my question below:

Would it be a good idea for a letter to be written to the RAF / MOD suggesting the idea of an RAF Historic Flight with Volunteers etc?

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