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November 5, 2004 at 12:58 am in reply to: Duxford Magister #1437657

Mark V
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I think there is some misunderstanding here regarding my comments regarding the paint job. What I was stating is the obvious. It has a great paint job inside and out. Like I said in another post here, I’ve not seen this aircraft with my own eyes, let alone inspected it with regard to the quality of work. Therefor I can not possibly give any comment on the restoration.

The aircraft is not restored to airworthy standards, it does have a great paint job and looks good in the museum.

Well we all agree then! Just the the Hmmmm and the ‘smileys’ in your post leading us all astray. Yes it is a pity it will not fly but that is the deal with IWM restorations, no point in fighting it really, just go to Hangar 2 if it gets too depressing 🙂 .

November 5, 2004 at 12:48 am in reply to: Sea water survivors #1437659

Mark V
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The sea recovery issue was an interesting debate but Harvard IV’s question concerned the viability of recovered sea wrecks being ‘useable’ again. I believe he was making the point that there are no flying restorations based on salt water recovered airframes, in my understanding a correct statement, but was taken to mean any airframe in a ‘static’ restorable state which is obviously somewhat different.

November 4, 2004 at 5:14 pm in reply to: Duxford Magister #1437932

Mark V
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It’s nice, isn’t it!

I think it looks lovely – great paint job inside and out too.

August 9, 2004 at 11:50 pm in reply to: Stunning P-51 on-board video. #1802684

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By far and away the best piece of warbird formation flying I have ever had the pleasure of watching. At the time it looked like they were much closer than the wide angle lens implies. They were glued together and the roll, where Ed formates directly underneath Lee, was just jaw-dropping.

August 6, 2004 at 11:25 am in reply to: Mustang nose art #1808579

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Oshkosh winners

There is probably a full list on the web on the EAA site or somewhere but from memory, Collings Foundation Corsair was Post WWII Grand Champ, P-51 “Daddy’s Girl” was WWII Reserve Grand Champ. The latter is an awesome piece of work and obviously much better than any Mustang that came off the original factory line (this is a point of authenticity to discuss).

I have some detailed photos of the workmanship and I can post these early next week if anyone is interested.

August 5, 2004 at 12:15 am in reply to: Mustang nose art #1810336

Mark V
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Look at the paper drop tanks on ‘Sweet & Lovely’ – first time they have been seen on a Mustang in the modern era. The port tank is an original (one of only four known to exist), the other is a very clever copy made by Bob Baker, owner, pilot and restorer of this machine. Bob achieved the coveted Grand Chapion (WWII) award from the judges for his efforts this year.

July 25, 2004 at 1:49 pm in reply to: Focke Wulf flies!! #1828996

Mark V
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[QUOTE=James D
There is, I suppose nothing to stop me getting hold of a dataplate, and going to Flugwerk and asking them to ‘restore’ and re-engine my aircraft. (apart from money!)[/QUOTE]

For a UK Permit application to stand any chance it would need to have an original BMW engine too.

July 25, 2004 at 9:06 am in reply to: Supermarine Walrus to fly in New Zealand #1829128

Mark V
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In no way does that prevent me from mourning the Walrus’ loss from this country though.

Well she is still here now – I was standing next to her on Tuesday. Good to see the old girl after eight years but in all honesty she should be gracing the skies by now. If the Kiwis can put together an acceptable deal for her and demonstrate the ability to finish the job they will get my vote. I will be interested to see what the other former restoration team members have to say.

July 24, 2004 at 9:25 am in reply to: Supermarine Walrus to fly in New Zealand #1829535

Mark V
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As far as I am concerned if the project (have a guess which one – its not that hard) has to leave the UK to be completed then so be it. The New Zealanders are the ideal people to take it on and this represents the projects best chance to fly.

July 22, 2004 at 6:16 pm in reply to: The Last Complete Tiffy. #1829949

Mark V
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I think the potential demand for full size reproduction warbirds is often over estimated (I am not talking about the kind of thing that Daz likes BTW).

July 22, 2004 at 3:27 pm in reply to: The Last Complete Tiffy. #1830039

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‘Lowtimer’

Welcome – its nice to have a new member here who clearly knows what he is talking about.

July 21, 2004 at 9:24 am in reply to: A couple of Spit profiles #1552403

Mark V
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Roundels spot on now. Cheers Dan!! 🙂 🙂

July 20, 2004 at 8:14 am in reply to: A couple of Spit profiles #1553385

Mark V
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This may be even quicker than anticipated….

http://brew.clients.ch/Markings41.htm

July 20, 2004 at 8:11 am in reply to: A couple of Spit profiles #1553418

Mark V
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Hi OD and welcome 🙂 ,

You will probably find that a profile miraculously appears – Dan?

July 19, 2004 at 7:25 pm in reply to: Fairford youthday 2004 #1553727

Mark V
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Nice bunch of people, worked along side them all weekend.

They were – but with very badly fitting overalls 🙂
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