I’m on my second diesel, first was a Bora TDi, now an Audi A-4, German diesels, can’t beat them. Even in the A4 if you are sensible you can get over 50 MPG on a steady motorway drive.

the Bora was a bit more “Nippy” around town, but even with the current diesel cost scam it still works out cheaper with that fuel consumption.

Why would you wanna see them? 😀

Its a burden I know….. but my other love after aircraft… season ticket etc etc:mad:

Popped up to see the Mosquito though – looking very good, it will make a nice pair with the B35 on display when its complete. Bruce’s guys deserve the plaudits. Met up with Huw as well, who was given a guided tour of the FB VI “up close” and personal.

Oops sorry (memo to self – don’t try and post following a barbecue with several beers)

I’ll try again.:o
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I recall the way that these were aquired, to smuggle them out of the UK they did a “practice” scramble for a film shot and never came back?

I think these Beaufighter remains have a sad story, crew of three captured when it crashed, executed on the spot and the remains not recovered for many years?

I think also that the museum has an Avenger almost complete somewhere, but they only display types actually flown and the Avenger my be traded one day? IIRC its a ex fire fighting/water bomber airframe.

BSG – I think it could be twenty years plus on the Beaufighter restoration.

In my total ignorance of how such things are done, I thought (engines apart) she was closer than that 🙁

ah well, **** happens…. assuming that she is sold, guess TFC will replace her with something, maybe they can spare somebody to spruce up that F-105…. just while they wait.

ah well….

From what i remember i don’t think thats going to happen. Possible engine runs maybe, but i do seem to recall the final fitting out and subsequent completion was going to take place in ‘oz’.!

But as i said before i could be wrong..

thats the way it crumbles I guess, cookie wise….

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/HM-HA2302

still, as per, I went out and bought my own….. costal command and US night fighter versions to follow !

Undercarriage problems? – umm, have heard that before on the TSR-2 ! – good luck, and thanks for sharing that – its fantastic.

Confirmed

http://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/hertsandessexobserver/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=398871

Nobody hurt, nobody injured – great news

cue “ancient aircraft plunged from sky” headline if slow news day tomorrow

Question: Why is the fixed ladder on the Lysander on the wrong side for SOE pick-ups?

IIRC – so they could have one getting in, and one getting out at the same time? In uses the ladder, out just jumps?

Thanks JDK – thats good to see