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May 3, 2015 at 2:38 am in reply to: Curtiss P36 at Chino #920204

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And the big rumours here at Chino is that it will be appearing at Legends in July !!!

January 13, 2013 at 3:37 pm in reply to: Any He 111 available? #966126

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What happened to Colin Waterworths HE111 stuff that was at Firbeck???

I believe Colin sold his HE111 to a chap in Poland

September 20, 2012 at 9:08 pm in reply to: Surviving Gun Turrets #1046269

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American Turret

Wulfie,
Are we talking turrets from any aircraft? I believe a B-17 top turret is still in private hands up here in the north-west.Pretty much complete i believe.
Steve

August 26, 2011 at 4:52 pm in reply to: RAFM Hendon- My Visit #1036751

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I have no preference for seeing the Halifax “as is” or restored but what I found confusing was (if my memory serves me correctly) the turrets HAD been restored.
I’d say all or nothing – anything else just isn’t right.

Bazza,
One of the engines has been restored to pristine condition.If i remember rightly,the Midway Aircraft Preservation Society were responsible for a fantastic job over a few years.They said that the oil they found in it was as good today as it was when it was first put in the engine.If they were allowed to do one,let them do them all!!!

Steve

August 26, 2011 at 11:34 am in reply to: RAFM Hendon- My Visit #1037144

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in an ideal world they would be displayed on a purpose built dock, indoors with lights and sounds and perhaps back projections showing period footage. Which would cost a fraction of the money they want to spend on the new BOB tower. I do hope that idiotic plan gets dropped – they could buy a new airfield for that kind of money.

SADSACK,
Well said.Totally agree with you 100%
Steve

August 25, 2011 at 11:03 pm in reply to: RAFM Hendon- My Visit #1037410

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I wish they would open up the ships, or get them under cover. Its hard to appreciate them looking up at them in the car park.

When i went on sunday,both ships had sheets over them!!! You could always inspect the hull!!!

Steve

August 24, 2011 at 11:00 pm in reply to: RAFM Hendon- My Visit #1039099

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Hi Panzerjohn,
Your right about the parking,but i got the wife to drop me off and pick me up lol !!!!!!!!!

Steve

August 7, 2011 at 7:11 pm in reply to: BBMF Lanc problem #1065079

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Just to let you all know that the Lanc displayed at Blackpool this afternoon at 3 o’clock. Looked and sounded great!!!!
Steve

July 30, 2011 at 9:51 pm in reply to: Spitfire Mk I P9374 #1076472

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Hi Andy,
Are you launching the book at Duxford in september or october? Looking forward to grabbing a copy!!!!
Steve

July 28, 2011 at 5:01 pm in reply to: Vintage Wings of Canada Swordfish Airborne #1080484

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Hi Lee,
Many thanks for that.Had the pleasure of sitting in that aircraft 15 years ago when it visited blackpool.Im sure the RNHF have another swordfish in storage.I now money is an issue,but are there any plans for it?
Steve

July 27, 2011 at 7:54 pm in reply to: Vintage Wings of Canada Swordfish Airborne #1081502

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Hi Lee,
Are you refering to W5856? Hows the restoration going?
Steve

July 26, 2011 at 10:32 pm in reply to: Vintage Wings of Canada Swordfish Engine runup #1082715

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I agree pagen01. My favourite aircraft of all time.Theres just something about it.So glad to see LS326 up and running again.Wonder how W5856 is getting on?
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