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  • December 2, 2010 at 10:30 pm in reply to: Cranwell Carnage #1128117
    PaulR
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    Oh yes, please let there be video!

    November 30, 2010 at 11:38 pm in reply to: CORGI re-writes history. #1130313
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    Fascinating discussion of modelling research!

    And such a pity that not only did Corgi get the aircraft wrong, they also added wings (under the body) to the nose art.

    November 6, 2010 at 1:09 am in reply to: Sale of Royal British Legion Spitfire #1158989
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    Resurrecting this thread, I see discontent with the RBL is growing… http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/nov/05/poppy-appeal-subverted-veterans-complain

    November 6, 2010 at 12:46 am in reply to: Remarkable WWII photos #1158995
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    I know, I’ve had to bookmark the site after spending the last two hours on the Pacific page!

    Damn you, Dr.!

    November 1, 2010 at 10:15 pm in reply to: Was Aeroplane – Is now Forums and Facebook groups? #1090278
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    I’d just like to add my sincere thanks to both men for the wonderful work they’ve done over the years. Like many other posters, I buy both mags every month and enjoy them thoroughly.

    Much happiness to both in the knowledge of a job well done (and appreciated).

    October 29, 2010 at 1:40 pm in reply to: What is this plane? #1092860
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    I’m sure there is film footage of the event aswel.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wclfY0Meruw

    October 28, 2010 at 12:54 pm in reply to: Heads up Sunderland flying boat #1093894
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    Not to worry, it’ll be repeated.

    October 24, 2010 at 8:25 pm in reply to: Costal Command Camouflage #1097703
    PaulR
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    From what I dimly recall, I asked my late Dad this when I got the Airfix model as a child. He said it was dark grey and green to simulate shallow water close to shore.

    Oh, he both built and maintained Sunderlands during and after the war.

    But I’m sure a much better answer will arrive soonest from the experts.

    October 18, 2010 at 9:20 pm in reply to: Dambusters Declassified – BBC2, 17th Oct 8PM. #1104132
    PaulR
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    here’s some footage cut out of most screenings of the movie nowadays….

    Not on the version shown on BBC2 last night.

    And I heard popsy from plenty of ex-RAF aircrew in my African childhood days whilst referring to fondly remembered girlfriends, not strumpets.

    October 9, 2010 at 10:39 pm in reply to: Bristol Beaufort tail wheel #1113412
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    Probably because most photos were taken of MkIs, as – according to this website – they had retractable tailwheels from the MkII onwards. Plus, the MkI was the biggest production run by far at 1014 airframes.

    September 29, 2010 at 10:43 pm in reply to: World War 2: The Unseen Films #1125778
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    Oh, as this is a repeat on More 4 it may have been signalled already when it was on C4, so if that’s the case, please delete this thread, Mods. Thank you.

    September 28, 2010 at 11:56 pm in reply to: Bomber crewman's watch returned to his family. #1127047
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    A lovely story. To see the happiness on Douglas’s face…

    September 24, 2010 at 12:42 am in reply to: Duxford: New "old" pictures… #1134825
    PaulR
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    Ooh! That dew on the Spit, gorgeous!

    September 22, 2010 at 10:11 pm in reply to: Unbelievable #1136712
    PaulR
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    This sad story is spreading like wildfire, even Ghana!

    Speaking as a hack, it seems to be fact checked (I’m suspicious of Mail ‘scrounger’ attacking stories), as it originally came from the Press Association.

    I’ll bet he gets the care he so desperately needs after this!

    September 20, 2010 at 10:53 pm in reply to: Spitfire Women BB4 21.00 tonight #1139544
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    As I posted on the other thread about this programme;

    “Just watched a repeat on BBC4. Absolutely humbled by the bravery and can-do (sorry for the Americanism) attitude of those women.

    Wonderful stuff [EDIT] and a worthy tribute to the Women of the ATA.

    “I flew 72 types” – Wow! From fighters to heavy bombers, amazing skill.”

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