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  • in reply to: Heads-up. Hooton Park on Heritage Heroes. #1061361
    austernj673
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    What exactly is it that the Griffin trust aims to achieve that the other groups don’t, or I suppose what do the other groups wish to see happen that the GT doesnt? From what I understand everyone is keen to see the hangers saved.

    in reply to: Heads-up. Hooton Park on Heritage Heroes. #1061846
    austernj673
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    Still sounds like heads need banging!!!! Would it be worth inviting the offenders to view the forum. Every story has 2 sides and just maybe if they are oblivious of their actions then something positive may come out of it.

    Perhaps the local paper might find some interest in a Hooton mafia story?

    in reply to: Heads-up. Hooton Park on Heritage Heroes. #1063039
    austernj673
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    I’ve never been to Hooton and admitably never even knew the place exsisted until I saw it last night on the telly. Seems to be a place full of potential, it’s survived for 90 odd years but is it now really going to fade away due to tittle tattle?

    What a crying shame!! Heads need banging, send coordinates and ill ship over a crate of beer and a pack of cards if it will help get people talking…..

    in reply to: Dayglo paint on aircraft #1069878
    austernj673
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    I’ll second that, the orange dayglow panels on Army helicopters are also sticky back vinyl sheets.

    in reply to: RAF/Army buildings – what are they? #1071244
    austernj673
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    It may be the airman’s mess buildings at RAF Ingham? A new group has been formed to turn them into a visitors centre.

    in reply to: Favourite aviation film moments #1074769
    austernj673
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    Ju52 in the Alps at the start of ‘Where Eagles Dare’, worst moment, Bell 47 in same film.

    in reply to: Romney buildings. #1080640
    austernj673
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    If you need Romney’s or nissen huts then PM me, I might have a few spare.

    in reply to: Aircraft Cockpit Sections/Instrument Panel Projects Part 2 #1082102
    austernj673
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    Two more panels nearly finished. Can anyone please help me locate a Lancaster canopy? That’s one of the last items i need before i can start rivetting it all together.

    Also very interested in any other Lancaster items that you may have gathering dust and in need of a good home. One day i’d like to bring a Lancaster back to RAF Metheringham.

    in reply to: Flaring tools #1021819
    austernj673
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    ‘Frost’ classic car restoration equipment also do them and pipe benders too.

    in reply to: Flaring tools #1031053
    austernj673
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    ‘Frost’ classic car restoration equipment also do them and pipe benders too.

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton WR963 Project Thread #1022288
    austernj673
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    Fantastic work there Rich, Big well done to you and your team’s efforts and thanks for a great day out.

    Well worth a visit if anyone is thinking of going. Great bunch of enthusiastic volunteers working together and all very hospitably.

    😉

    in reply to: Avro Shackleton WR963 Project Thread #1031596
    austernj673
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    Fantastic work there Rich, Big well done to you and your team’s efforts and thanks for a great day out.

    Well worth a visit if anyone is thinking of going. Great bunch of enthusiastic volunteers working together and all very hospitably.

    😉

    in reply to: Looking for one of these… #1027098
    austernj673
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    Ive got one that’s missing a towing arm, if anyone can help locate a spare to complete the trolley then it would be very much appreciated.

    Thanks

    in reply to: Looking for one of these… #1037244
    austernj673
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    Ive got one that’s missing a towing arm, if anyone can help locate a spare to complete the trolley then it would be very much appreciated.

    Thanks

    in reply to: Proposed Mossie rebuild in uk – discussion #1040591
    austernj673
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    There is of course the much simpler option of replicating the cockpit instrumentation within a modern airframe, after all once your strapped inside you could be in anything you want to be in.

    It always makes me wonder why people are so keen for a window view on the EK taxi rides, surely the experience is being cooped up inside?

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