Good news to hear she is back under her rightful ownership. I cannot imagine that any Chipmunk owners are sad enough to buy any stolen parts, therfore the thieves should not profit. But I wonder?

Concorde Returning to the Air

I blame BA and Air France for this situation. Small mindedness and eliteism. As far as I know, and I will stand corrected if anyone knows differently, all BA Concordes that are in museums, rotting on airfields (or barges) actually still belong to BA. When grounded their life blood was removed along with their black boxes. I still hope that one will get in the air again, but the biggest problem is that of design authority. The cost of supporting this was, supossedly one of the reasons for grounding her. Design authority was supported by Airbus. And Airbus have now closed this down. She will never leave the ground without it.

We Remember

I read this every day and feel it is very informative as well as moving. It’s just a pity that the Luftwaffe losses quoted are claimed and not actual. September 7th’s total losses, including those destroyed by AA are in fact 35, not 74.

Regards

drm075

Re: Unknown TFC Spitfires

Originally posted by von Perthes
Can anyone shed any light on the ID & fates of these Spitfires seen in the TFC hanger?

These two were photo’d on the 18/4/90. Just visible on the left edge of photo is NH799.

Looks to me like a Tempest

Originally posted by EN830
When did that happen, have they pulled down the old Bristol art deco style building that had the shapes of various radial engines as part of the frontage, it was on the left just before these hangars if I remember right ?????:eek:

You refer to the New (1936) Filton House. Such a grand building. I am afraid it is derelict and has been for some years. Its an eye sore and in such a prominent place. As I said, our heritage counts for little. There is word it will be developed into apartments or something. It is at the top of Filton Hill. The late hangars were at the bottom of the hill on the North side of the main runway and had been the property of Rolls Royce.

Originally posted by drm075
Here are some pics I found of the hangars described above and their demolition.

Originally posted by Mark12
…and 3.

Yes its a shame the hanger was lost. However, we must remember that in 1968 there was no real interest in historic aircraft. And ex WW2 airfields were going two a penny. Furthermore, we have the makers of the Battle of Britain film to thank for what we have today.
On the subject of Belfast Truss hangers I have to say I am very saddened to say that three three bay hangers – built by German POWs during the Great War – were wantonly demolished a few years ago on the edge of Filton airfield to make way for a new Royal Mail sorting depot. Why were these not dismantled and reassembled somwhere else. Watch this space…because Bovis Homes have recently bought 150 acres of what remains of Filton airfield and another three bay Belfast Truss hanger’s future is in the balance. Will this be lost too? Just remember. A listed building is only listed if you are not prepared to pay the feeble fine for demolishing it. Sorry to go on about this but I just hate to see our heritage dissappear in the name of progress.

Originally posted by g6hyf
The old cine sounds really fascinating…..certainly hope someone can incorporate it in perhaps a prequel ….. a video before the 1st in the Pantons series…..Looks like several copies have sold already !!

Attached is a photo that I found at a toy collectors fair……Perhaps someone can fill in the …when it was taken and where etc, etc….??

Clive…

Just thought I would post this pic of NX611. It is seen in the background of some Bristol University Air Squadron Chipmunks taken at Filton airfield at the 1964 Airshow. I believe Neil Williams flew it into the show. I did not take the photograph but was at the airshow aged eight.