I could talk Whirlwinds all day long Cees, but even in my short time as a member on here I’ve seen it discussed with enthusiasm but unless one is parked up behind that Stirling in Chinese markings………. replica is probably as much as can be hoped for.

Still, maybe a new thread will bring out some nice pictures (even of whatever remains this guy has or had from P6966?) Just did a quick google and it bought me back here !

D.H Chipmunk, low and slow over Basingstoke about 2 hrs ago – red outer wings, RAF roundels.

As to “pretending to be something we’re not”, I do find that a bit of a harsh statement that only ever seems to be applied to the reenacting fraternity. Does this also apply to anyone in the television, theatre and film industry?

Had I ever personally received so much as one negative comment from any of these guys, I would have given it up!! In fact, we usually ended up being invited to join them at other reunions and was even presented with membership of the Normandy Veterans Association, of which I was very proud.

Thanks for listening to my ramble.

Regards;
Steve

Sincere apologies if any offence was caused, I was trying to paraphrase and sorry if that sounded in any way harsh or judgemental – not my intent at all. It was good to see the positive comments from the veterens as well – if it is good enough for them…………!

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It would also be interesting to find out whether or not the F-101B (two-seat interceptor variant) had a centerline hardpoint or not, and if so, could it carry a third external tank as I’ve seen on some A and C model pictures?

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In the “wings of fame” I mentioned earlier, there is a picture if two New York ANG in flight – there is an underbelly fuel tank fitted, the angle in the picture is not perfect but it seems centrally mounted. On the F-101 C colour artwork, it states “although the special weapon was the primary store, the aircraft could theoretically carry conventional stores as well. In practice these were limited to a baggage pod on the centreline or a training shape for the “big boy” with two drop tanks either side”

Slaters menswear

Just got back from one of these – have to add to the post to say it was excellent. Trying to find some trousers, salesguy spends 10 mins checking “out back” to find my size, then goes back to see if there is another pair as I wanted two (gym/diet thing, lost a few inches off the beer belly!)

Excellent place to shop !

Daimler….. close !

Really a Riley.

Oh! Really

O’Riley

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/rileyrob/images/index2.htm

2 X Daimler SP250 darts…….. easy to confuse a non car fan like me…. last seen there 10 years ago, physically intact, just parked and left there.

This is a tough subject, there are those on the side of “just rumors” and they’re those that grab a shovel, flash light ask permission if needed and get her done! If we didnt chase up on these rumors over here, we wouldnt have a world class museum that we have today.

There must be substantial pieces or intact airframes still to be found, the world is too big and aircraft (in comparison) are too small for every nook and cranny to be searched already.

Rumours can start, like this – (and this is true as I saw them!) but its about cars. I was helping a friend (bad start…) pick up an old Land Rover from a farm in Hampshire. In the barn were two old sports cars – don’t know the type but for some reason the name “Reilly” sticks in my mind. Low set cars, long bonnet, two seaters – intact physically, covered in a thick layer of farm dust. At the time, I was told by my friend (bad again..) that they were worth “thousands” as the car was as rare as rocking horse manure. I know nothing about cars, but if there is a “Reilly” and I post this in a car forum……. I bet that a few farmers get some visits “On spec” or I’d get a lot of follow ups.

But like Peter says, if nobody chases up…… we’d have nothing or certainly less.

Does anyone know if the “fighter” Voodoo variants ever carried any conventional stores aside from their internal cannons?

If you can get a hold of the old “Wings Of Fame” Volume one – it has a variant briefing on the F-101 that may be of use to you?