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February 4, 2018 at 2:15 am in reply to: Low back Spitfire MkIX’s #769053

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Bill Greenwoods TE308 was built as a low back IX.

January 26, 2018 at 12:18 pm in reply to: P-51A Mustang, Reno 2017 #771332

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Thanks Jason.
Your videos are excellent. Beautiful subject matter certainly doesn’t hurt!
I’ve been a huge fan of this Mustang since I first saw it at Geneseo in 1996 (and met Moon Spillers)
I really like the fact that her racing # is 6.
Kind of a shout out to her serial number (43-6006)

Andy

January 19, 2018 at 12:02 am in reply to: Buffalo Airways Fokker DR1 #774983

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I watched this airframe cartwheel into the corn at Geneseo after the engine quit at a rather inopportune time.
Fortunately, the pilot was recovered in good time, comparatively unscathed.
The Fokker was however, rolled up into a ball pretty good.

As far as it’s cargo capability, I think of something a friend of mine says about flying his Chipmunk.
He says “You have to decide ahead of time if you want to bring a condom, or a stick of gum. You can’t bring both!”

Andy

January 8, 2018 at 11:30 pm in reply to: Spitfire Excavation (and Pilot Recovered) Italy #780243

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Thanks for posting this.

Thank you for your sacrifice and rest in peace John Coates.
May this bring peace and closure to your family.

Andy

January 7, 2018 at 10:17 pm in reply to: Critique Of TIGHAR By Ex-member/Donor #780686

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Exactly what they count on.
Prey on the ignorance of the interested but uninformed.

Andy

January 7, 2018 at 9:50 pm in reply to: Purchasing and running costs of a Tiger Moth? #780706

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I operate my 82A “CF-MAD” in Canada with two partners.
Much of what has already been posted is fairly accurate.
Two of us are Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Which is the only way I could afford to fly this.
If I had to pay someone for all the effort, skill and labour that we have put in to it, well forget it.
Even still, operating with partners is a lot more fun.
The Tiger is not a practical aeroplane, so having friends to share in the fun and frustration is great.
I absolutely love flying it, sharing it and working on it. This grand ol’ gal is a blast.

Andy

January 7, 2018 at 6:22 pm in reply to: Looking For Mk.XIV Spit Markings, Out Of The Ordinary #780857

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I had initially typed that in. “G-FIRE”.
a quick check of images reminded me that G-FIRE is not a high back XIV.
Awesome airplane. I’ll never forget the ” I like it! When you get a Spitfire, you can paint yours any colour you like” line.
Makes me smile.

Andy

January 6, 2018 at 11:44 pm in reply to: Critique Of TIGHAR By Ex-member/Donor #781074

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I echo those sentiments J Boyle.
Think of what could have been funded by that money.
I think R.G. operates under the guise that there is a sucker born every minute.

Andy

January 6, 2018 at 8:08 pm in reply to: Paphos shackletons #781229

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Thanks for posting.
Seeing where these machines are parked reminds me of some aircraft I have recently worked on that were parked in Hawaii.
Storing an aeroplane beside the ocean, is only marginally better that storing it in the ocean:D
These ol’ girls will have some pretty serious corrosion issues.

Andy

January 5, 2018 at 3:06 pm in reply to: The Blenheim Story – John Romain Interview & Recollections #781991

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Thanks so much for posting this Elliot.
I agree that it is easily the best article written on the subject, accompanied by the finest images.
Reading Johns quotes about displaying the aircraft reminded me of watching the video of his display in the Buchon at Headcorn.
Lots of energy while passing by the crowd line leaves you in a much better position should the engine quit.
Convert that speed in to altitude and it gives you the best chance for the best outcome, as witnessed by that deadstick Buchon landing. World class aviating that.
As far as John flying the 109 I got to witness that and met with John when Wk Nr. 3579 was resident here in Canada.
Reading about the loss of the first two restorations hurts every time. Such a heartbreak.
I can also appreciate the sense of responsibility while operating this machine that has so many little quirks that could make for a bad day.
It reminds me of a quote regarding flying the Buchon. “It’s a lot like making love to a beautiful woman, while your wife is watching, rather difficult to enjoy”!

Cheers

Andy

January 5, 2018 at 1:56 pm in reply to: Looking For Mk.XIV Spit Markings, Out Of The Ordinary #782008

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Thanks for posting those marvelous images Mr. XII.
The high back XIV is such a powerful looking brute if a thing.
Such a beast.

Andy

December 12, 2017 at 1:00 am in reply to: Kermits Vintage V12's visit. #793593

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It’s also pretty hard to run off with a crankshaft or a block from a V-12.

December 12, 2017 at 12:58 am in reply to: Just Jane Restoration Work Begins #793594

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“The CAA are not interested in having ten years worth of paperwork plopped on their desk, and us saying “right, we’re ready to go flying now!””

That bit cracked me up. Looks like you folks are doing a top notch job.

All best.

Andy

December 11, 2017 at 6:35 pm in reply to: How many "real" Furys and Sea Furys are there still flying? #793924

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This one sure can fly. Wow!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6F5N8DJvwE

December 9, 2017 at 7:04 pm in reply to: Gust-locks on the B-17 in RAF use and/or service #794558

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The prototype Model 299 crashed at Wright field for this reason.

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