I think that a Mig 29 is ok on a NPPL so long as one doesn’t carry passengers, retract the undercarriage or bomb anything abroad.

JC

Where did the fluid go? Leaked out or did it not get filled after maintenance?

Just out of interest loike.. 🙂

Do incidents such as this get reported to the AAIB or does one keep shtum and hope no one noticed…

JC

I was exceptionally organised this year – got most of my shopping done really early.

That means I did it yesterday 😀 2 more presents to get..

JC

Dave – Would the medal you’re referring to be for RNZAF aircrew only? Whatever the case, there is no excuse for having to pay for it!

It sounds as if a cogent, balanced case needs to be put forward by someone in the public eye. I know John Nichol has been slagged on this forum in the past (I know not why), but he’s just released a book relating to the bomber war (not read it), but he has connections in the media. Just a thought? Another angle would be Politicians (spit) and of course veterans.

What about Flypast?

Our elected representatives represent US. It is therefore up to US to ask and campaign for causes that we feel need recognition.

It’s a tricky one and needs to be played very carefully to gain wide support. A radio phone in on BBC WM at the time of HMQ’s visit to Dresden proved that feelings were are still running high amoung those that lived through the raids on Coventry and those that took the war to Germany; this means that the PC “intellectuals” can easily tear apart any emotional arguments and thus detract from the core principal of what we would be attempting here.

The important thing is to carry out any proposals with due consideration to the feelings of the German people. This would be the first thing that the politicians would use to stop anything.

Unfortunatly I need to suggest some project management tossW**K to form a basis for the campaign – How about a mission statement? Make it clear, concise and unambiguous. It becomes the foundation of the campaign and something that can be referred back to whenever things start to go off course..

My morning random thoughts – isn’t it great finishing for Christmas!

JC

I agree Lancman, but then I think it was a bit ambitious to fit a 6 year campaign into 4 programs while trying to cover 5 crew positions! Spitfire Ace covered ONLY the Battle of Britain (June – Oct 1940) with a single seat fighter so could give more depth to satisfy the likes of us 🙂

Maybe the RAF told the production company to take a hike and PA474 was ignored out of spite? Can any of our men close to the heart of the matter shed any light?

Despite it’s need to pander to the masses I still enjoyed it a lot – this was the best episode in my opinion.

It still sickens me that no campaign medal was issued, and if this forum concentrates on anything for the 60th anniversay of VE Day, maybe there’s no better cause than this. These men, like others of their generation are getting fewer every passing year – I’d love to give them something back.

My favourite quote? The Gunner looking for a pilot when forming crews – I won’t repeat it because I wouldn’t do it justice, but it made me smile!

In all a far better use of public broadcasting than many programs shown these days.

JC
Go on a bit don’t I…

So are unlicenced volunteers at Old Warden allowed to do anything more than clean the aircraft? I had heard not (but I’d like to have it confirmed by one who knows!).

Some of us just like being up close and personal with old aeroplanes though – I’ve used all the free rope that she who must be obeyed has payed out for hobbies, otherwise I’d be volunteering 🙂

JC

Two more Dakota’s should be in the air during 2005.

JC