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April 28, 2007 at 9:59 pm in reply to: Sherringham Aviation Spitfire I #1323826

Mark V
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I seem to recall the restoration would include three-blade prop, Siamesed exhausts and correct bulletproof windscreen and canopy, among other things, although I could be wrong.

You could be, but probably not. Things have moved on from the days of four blade props and six stack exhausts on preserved early Spitfires. 🙂

April 27, 2007 at 10:30 pm in reply to: 3 Spitfires + New Toy. Duxford 26 Apr 07 #1324780

Mark V
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Brilliant shots there who owns the Desert Spit?

james

Spitfire Ltd.

April 27, 2007 at 10:13 pm in reply to: PA474 is Airborne Again #1324784

Mark V
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One for the roundel police

The roundels look OK to me – even the colours look correct 😀

You will see that some of the letters are not standard (can you tell which ones?)

No such thing as ‘standard’ letters in WWII – only the height, width, stroke and colour was defined, apart from that they were applied at squadron level, the style being pretty much at the discretion of the ground staff. 🙂

April 27, 2007 at 4:34 pm in reply to: Lancaster takes to the skies #1325299

Mark V
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This seems to correct the errors of the earlier reports. 🙂

April 27, 2007 at 4:24 pm in reply to: Mosquito rebuild for Paul Allen (Was – Bill Gates) #1325303

Mark V
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I think Paul Allen may have other targets in sight at the moment!

Apparantly he is a man that can multi-task!

April 27, 2007 at 9:18 am in reply to: RAF Coningsbury #1325701

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Does anyone know of a link, so that I can view it?

Yep – http://search.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?scope=all&edition=d&q=lancaster&go=Search

April 27, 2007 at 9:10 am in reply to: PA474 is Airborne Again #1325711

Mark V
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As I posted on another forum “Its not really the design of the nose art or other details that was supposed to be ‘secret’, as (quote DB) its been on the official BBMF website for ages. I think it was more the actual executed artwork appearing on the aircraft that they wanted to ‘save’ for an official unveiling”.

Perhaps this was not stressed sufficiently, but the photos of the Lanc kindly posted by ‘Jackattack’ all had the nose art blotted out so there was a clue that they wanted to keep the final effect of the artwork as applied on PA474 for the ceremony today.

Anyway, the bottom line is they will all have a wonderful day at Coningsby today despite the ropey BBC reporting or posted photos. Well done to everyone who contributed to getting 474 looking as fantastic as she does.

April 27, 2007 at 12:03 am in reply to: Walney Airshow 2007… #1325913

Mark V
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However, despite all our efforts a vital document was not sufficiently detailed to meet BAE Systems’ corporate standards required for the show to proceed at Walney Airfield.

And not even given the opportunity to provide the missing detail? 🙁

April 26, 2007 at 8:55 pm in reply to: Sherringham Aviation Spitfire I #1326168

Mark V
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Must have something to do with the Battle of Britain I think.

For many, yes. For me its because the Mk 1 is nearest to the R J Mitchell masterpiece as he and his team created it.

April 22, 2007 at 4:49 pm in reply to: Hurricane at Duxford Yesterday (20 April) #1330440

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It would appear to me to be a 402 Sqn scheme.

Correct Eddie – I will let Roobarb spill the beans on the background to this one as its not my show (you will have to wait another month or so for my effort)!

April 22, 2007 at 12:12 pm in reply to: Hurricane at Duxford Yesterday (20 April) #1330631

Mark V
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Hi,

Anyone know her new identity?

Alex – its the same aircraft (G-HURR). She does not have a new ‘identity’ just a new paint scheme! Owned by Spitfire Ltd.

April 20, 2007 at 1:33 pm in reply to: Sherringham Aviation Spitfire I #1332471

Mark V
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I may be wrong, but isn’t the Mk1a owned by the G4 group????

No – its owned by Sheringham Aviation.

April 20, 2007 at 9:02 am in reply to: Sherringham Aviation Spitfire I #1332599

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Here is what a good number of us would like to see.

Me too – and I am pretty sure we will see it – just not permenantly!

April 20, 2007 at 8:07 am in reply to: Sherringham Aviation Spitfire I #1332624

Mark V
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And the paint on the wings in one of the pictures looked like dark green & ocean grey, but I might be wrong!

No you are not wrong. The scheme we are applying is indeed the authentic 57 OTU (Hawarden) scheme, coded JZ-E. The Red/White/Blue/ bounce stripes can easily be applied to this scheme for a while, perhaps for some photos. 🙂
The scheme will be completely authentic to this airframe either with or without the nose stripes, the only change needed if/when stripes are added is a very roughly applied ‘AR213’ on the fin.

April 19, 2007 at 6:31 pm in reply to: Amazing P-51 Formation shot Sun n Fun 2007 #1243790

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Shipley always flies as number 2, think nick grey was in liz last year.

Thats correct. Its Lee Lauderback leading at SnF this week and ES doing the ultra clever stuff (not that just flying one isn’t clever enough).
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