Many thanks for that Stringbag.

More cheerfully, and slightly tongue in cheek:

Ten Reasons why the Walrus is more important & fun than the Spitfire.

10 You could take a willing WAAF out on a nice day and land in the Channel to pass the time in the ASR bunk in the back of a Walrus. You can’t in a Spitfire.

Let’s hear it for the Walrus!

Willing? and able!
Ahhhh women in uniform… I do hope it was HER cheek mentioned above was it??

Here’s a slightly interesting question… While Barry Wheeler’s book “Aircraft Markings” explains the symbolism of the colours… What is the meaning/significance of the Iraqi AF insignia… what does it represent? It’s been in existance for, well, ‘ages’, but is there a ‘translation’?

JJ

Emerson:

I know we’re on the same side of the pond my friend… just where is another question. I have to admit, the Mitchell is one of the most absolutely gorgeous beasties of all time – my uncle did some time as an RCAF instructor on them in Trenton in the 50s.

Me? I had the experience of a lifetime with a Mitchell last weekend (‘Pacific Prowler’ at Air Show Ottawa) and all I can say is I have an even greater respect for the men who flew them. While not necessarily AAC material (6’2″ and 225 lbs – approx 16 Stone) – I still made the transit from aft, over the bomb bay – right out to the nose (an extra-ordinarilly tight fit! – see attached) and back again during a 20 minute flight. To ride a Mitchell is to experience history… from start-up the shout-down, the sights, sounds and smells, CANNOT be replicated anywhere.

Lest we forget… Per Ardua Ad Astra

I’d recommend ’30 Second Over Tokyo’… contains some great footage shot during the run – and some not too bad re-creations – you do have to look beyond some of the ‘hokey’ acting.

Unfortunately I haven’t seen it on DVD yet… even my old VHS copy was purchased from a delete bin about 20 years ago for $2.

JJ

Mike,

the mystery nose section in question is an Expeditor… same as pics 019 and 020… looks like he’s got almost enough for two around there

James

wow, first (and best) shot of the the Port side of that PC-9 wreck I’ve seen – amazing the concussive effects of bomb-blast on the airframe.

Here’s the other side… (this may have been posted here before)

MM2000 – those armed PC-7 shots are amazing

JJ

what a sweet, beautiful looking day!! wish I’d been there.

… gentlemen, The Queen. Long may she reign!