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  • November 1, 2006 at 2:00 pm in reply to: Best AirShow Performer? #2532557
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    Ray Hanna and Spitfire.

    Nothing else will ever compare.

    If it has to be a suck it in and blow it out machine then those of us who saw a Lightning display understand why modern jets are not really that impressive.

    RIP Ray

    October 31, 2006 at 3:13 pm in reply to: Plans for RAF Lissett #1326444
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    ‘Lissett?’, ‘Lissett?’, must admit I had never heard of it, has it always had this name? Seems an important WW.2 airfield would have had more resonance in my memory, what aircraft were based there? :confused:

    Perhaps if you read the post fully then your confusion will be no more.

    I too had not heard of Lissett. Was it a satellite of Driffield?

    October 30, 2006 at 3:59 pm in reply to: F-14 shot down by a Mi-24. Mi-24 combat record #2533778
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    I think this is what’s known as flogging a dead horse!

    October 30, 2006 at 10:23 am in reply to: Mitchell Proctor Kittiwake #1328117
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    I remember having an aerotow out of Marchington gliding club behind a Kittiwake in the 80s. Not exactly a scintillating performance with an Astir on the back. I recall thinking it was a good thing the world is round because we didn’t climb at all – the earth just gradually fell away from us!

    October 30, 2006 at 10:09 am in reply to: Desford #1328126
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    Wasn’t the Reid and Sigrist Desford the first aircraft in this country to be converted to prone piloting?

    October 30, 2006 at 10:06 am in reply to: Martin Baker MB5 #1328128
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    Does anybody know what the stalling speeds were for the MB 5? I have never seen them in print. Are they mentioned in the brochure, by any chance?

    Brochure states MAUW clean 78kts, dirty 70kts.

    The MB5 cannot be compared with the TSR2 because the engine and undercarriage worked as advertised on the 5.

    October 13, 2006 at 11:02 am in reply to: Vickers Varsity #1252874
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    Yes it was a Varsity behind the mess at Newton. I had a close look at it a few years ago and it was in a heartbreaking state then. On my last visit there just before Newton closed, the aircraft had gone. I would imagine it must have been scrapped as I would be surprised if anyone could have acquired it in that condition.

    I hope I am surprised!

    October 10, 2006 at 9:31 am in reply to: Sally -B B17 Sunday Duxford airshow #1257273
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    If radial engines don’t leak oil then it means they’ve run out of the stuff. Bit like old British Motorbikes. Also, if a round engine is throttled back to idle for too long, the scavenge pumps cannot return oil to the tank efficiently which can cause smoke. Or, of course, it could mean the engine is kn***ered.

    October 9, 2006 at 11:23 am in reply to: Vickers Varsity #1258935
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    There is still a Varsity at Cosford which has been sitting outside the bulk fuel installation for a number of years. I will try and get some photos of it next weekend and also see what sort of condition it is in.

    I seem to remember a Valetta in the museum compound many years ago. Anyone know what happened to it?

    October 5, 2006 at 4:06 pm in reply to: Supermarine Scimitar #1263436
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    I agree that the Schimi is much neglected by historians.

    I have a book somewhere by Lt Cdr Brian Davies which features some good photos of the bird in question. I can’t remember the title but will dig it out and get back to you.

    October 4, 2006 at 6:40 pm in reply to: Local Council Threat To Kemble Airfield #1264840
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    I think that all these nimbys should have their passports stamped with the words ‘NOT TO FLY ABROAD – SHIP ONLY’

    Also in the event of them having an accident they should not be allowed to be picked up by an Air Ambulance.

    Hunter overhead at 250ft?

    Magic!

    October 4, 2006 at 3:24 pm in reply to: No really into classics but really curious #2554267
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    The last Royal Air Force operational aeroplane with Rolls Royce and leather seats!

    October 3, 2006 at 1:46 pm in reply to: Most beautiful jet #1266587
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    My choice would be the Fouga Magister, so sleek, and the V-tail just sets it off beautifully.

    Fouga Magister?

    I bet you drive a 2CV!

    Hunter – the Spitfire of the jet age.

    September 27, 2006 at 11:11 am in reply to: New Topic.. Airfield Identity! #1277432
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    Its not part of a FIDO installation is it?

    September 11, 2006 at 4:08 pm in reply to: Buried Lancasters.(2004 thread) #1299141
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    Read that this morning.

    Old incendiary bombs dumped down coal mines? Obviously no risk assessments carried out in those days.

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