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  • June 14, 2005 at 11:25 am in reply to: How bad can Discovery Wings get? #1342823
    John C
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    I thought it was the Spifire Ace channel myself – good program but I have seen it enough times now thanks!

    JC

    June 12, 2005 at 6:46 pm in reply to: Bruntingthorpe…Open Day Confirmed #1344861
    John C
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    I’ll be there!

    June 11, 2005 at 11:42 am in reply to: Who Was the Greatest Ace? #1346370
    John C
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    Thanks One0nine – I got my info from James Goodson’s Tumult in the Clouds, and he wasn’t sure of the exact circumstances of Hofer’s loss.

    I’ll keep an eye out for the book!

    JC

    June 10, 2005 at 8:54 am in reply to: Who Was the Greatest Ace? #1348152
    John C
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    Marseille for me – although Hartmann was quite something. The bulk of his kills were on the Russian front but in the latter stages of the war he was performing just as well against P-51’s and is believed to have shot down “Kid” Hofer (who was no mean pilot, out of the same mould as Marseille).

    For sheer guts, Albert Ball, Mick Mannock, James McCudden, Molders, Immelman [1] et al all need remembering

    JC
    [1] Note no Von Richthofen – In my opinion he prayed on stragglers and inexperienced pilots just to build up his score. A good war fighting strategy maybe but not a sign of a great pilot. Discuss?

    June 8, 2005 at 3:51 pm in reply to: Message from R.weaver #425010
    John C
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    Just watch the news – he’s bound to have some adventures!

    Best of luck Rob and try not to upset Homeland Security. They don’t appear to have a sense of humour 🙂

    PFA? Practice Forced ARRRGGHH?

    JC
    can’t stop..

    June 7, 2005 at 1:16 pm in reply to: RAF Losses 1952 #1353462
    John C
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    http://www.korean-war.com/AirWar/AircraftType-LossList.html

    Only one RAF loss throughout the Korean War? Plenty of FAA though.

    Firebird, not to mention 32 Mosquitos, 6 Lancasters and 7 Spitfires.

    JC

    May 27, 2005 at 12:09 am in reply to: General Discussion #387306
    John C
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    I gave up motorcyling ‘cos of the increased risks. Total injuries from bikes were a fractured elbow and a cracked rib.

    DIY? Broken toe, broken ribs, virtually severed index finger, numerous serious cuts, bruises and burns!!

    Thanks guys – Although it hurts to laugh your responces made me smile 🙂

    JC

    May 27, 2005 at 12:09 am in reply to: Ouch #1950170
    John C
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    I gave up motorcyling ‘cos of the increased risks. Total injuries from bikes were a fractured elbow and a cracked rib.

    DIY? Broken toe, broken ribs, virtually severed index finger, numerous serious cuts, bruises and burns!!

    Thanks guys – Although it hurts to laugh your responces made me smile 🙂

    JC

    May 16, 2005 at 12:00 pm in reply to: DAVE Vera Lynn? #1396466
    John C
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    A classic 1940’s era drag act perhaps?

    JC

    May 11, 2005 at 1:17 pm in reply to: At a secret airfield 'somewhere in England'…….. #1404841
    John C
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    I wonder if they need extras 🙂

    Nice to see the pukka info from the horses mouth – Thanks Flaps.

    JC

    May 9, 2005 at 4:49 pm in reply to: First Casualty Of New Ins. Rules.. #1408965
    John C
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    How about dyslexia research?

    Moggy

    Go on Moggy, Give me a clue – I just put it in my Spill Chucker and that didn’t show anything! 😀

    CJ

    May 9, 2005 at 4:33 pm in reply to: First Casualty Of New Ins. Rules.. #1408977
    John C
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    As I’ve said before, I’d much rather my ignorance tax go towards keeping old aeroplanes flying (or preserved) than to some black lesbian disabled vegetarian organic sandle sanctuary. Or opera.

    JC

    May 6, 2005 at 11:09 am in reply to: Questions on B-17 #1414532
    John C
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    Didn’t France operate a few, post war?

    May 5, 2005 at 2:01 pm in reply to: First Casualty Of New Ins. Rules.. #1415895
    John C
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    So how many have contacted their Euro MP’s then? If not, why not? 🙂

    http://www.faxyourmp.com/

    Takes about 2 mins to do.

    And when the new bunch are in place, do it all over again to the UK MP’s.

    Be a pest – you know it makes sense.

    JC

    May 5, 2005 at 11:41 am in reply to: BBC 4 tonight – 'Dark Blue World' #1416093
    John C
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    Did I spot a peice of Memphis Belle footage in there as well last night?

    Quite good, but a little disconnected at times.

    JC

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