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March 27, 2004 at 8:24 pm in reply to: Savoia-Marchetti SM-79 lying in the desert #1827820

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Originally posted by Papa Lima
Ant, further to my brief translation above that the wreck was on a mission to attack an English convoy, here is a photo of the Italian bomber version with the machine gun, scanned from page 238 of “The Concise Guide to Axis Aircraft of World War II” by David Mondey, Chancellor Press 1996.

Thanks for the translation papa lima. I think we might need an italian speaker to go through the whole thing to see if there are any clues as to the origin of the photo.

March 27, 2004 at 8:16 pm in reply to: How to recognize a Spitfire spade grip? #1827840

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Originally posted by Der
Thanks for all that Al.
How would I know if it was from a Hawker? Is it possible to narrow it down at all?

That type was also used on the Westland Wapiti

March 26, 2004 at 6:12 pm in reply to: Top News Story #1828734

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Moggy C
[B]No problem if it was a case of haul it up, hose it down and stick a caption on it.

However complete it looks this will be a GIGANTIC undertaking and cost shed loads of money.

There is only so much money and time available for aircraft restoration.

A fair point Moggy – I’m afraid I’m just one of those people who can’t leave things alone 😉

It goes without saying that if it started to rot away then it would be a tragedy.

March 26, 2004 at 6:08 pm in reply to: How to recognize a Spitfire spade grip? #1828742

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While we are on the subject of spade grips… I am desparately seeking an early AH2040 Hurricane spade gip – the type with ‘Dunlop patent’ embossed on it.

If anyone has one, or knows of one that may be bought or traded i’d be very pleased to hear from you )you will without a doubt make it onto my Christmas card list!) 😀

March 26, 2004 at 12:17 pm in reply to: Top News Story #1828979

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I would love to know which characters are behind this… Anyone know anything?

March 26, 2004 at 12:15 pm in reply to: Top News Story #1828987

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Originally posted by Moggy C
It’s very fine.

But what would be the point of salvaging it?

Moggy

Becuase it’s there Moggie! 😉

March 20, 2004 at 10:06 pm in reply to: Japanese Floatplanes #1553869

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Dave – where is rekata..? Never come across that before

March 18, 2004 at 9:59 am in reply to: Gloster Flying Club #1555793

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Re: Gloster Flying Club

Originally posted by Malcolm Payne
I was a member of the Gloucester Flying Club from 1946 to ,I think, 1948 when the Secretary, a self-styled Group Captain Andrews, was imprisoned for fraud. I was also an apprentice at Gloster’s and we did not have a works flying club. I am sorry, but I think the Whitley story may be apocryphal.

Hello Malcolm

Thank you very much for that information. I will see if I can get a copy of the aircrafts form 78 and actually see what it says.

March 17, 2004 at 10:22 am in reply to: Maj Walter Nowotny Story !!!! #1556283

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Re: Maj Walter Nowotny Story !!!!

The whole thing is ridiculous – in fact an outrage. I hope to god he is left where he is.

March 17, 2004 at 10:01 am in reply to: BAPC-Do They Have A Future? #1556299

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Hmm I see.. well I know that the BAPC is drastically short staffed – I wonder if more people were able to take on positions of responsibility (me included!), then things would be a little different.

March 17, 2004 at 9:57 am in reply to: Gloster Flying Club #1556305

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To the best of my knowledge, Gloster had nothing to do with Whitleys ever – i would have thought it more likely that some rather sentimental soul in the club had some wartime experience with the Whitley and decided by buy one for old times sake.

Anyhow, I am pretty sure that it only acted as a stay of execution for the poor old Whitley!

Still, if anyone knows anything i’ll be glad to hear from them

March 17, 2004 at 9:50 am in reply to: BAPC-Do They Have A Future? #1556308

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HI Ant

I didn’t realise the BAPC was in bad shape?

March 16, 2004 at 3:09 pm in reply to: Spitfire cockpit pictures #1556913

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Its some sort of vacuum powered instrument – probably a gyroscope – but not a standard DI by the look of things.

March 16, 2004 at 2:59 pm in reply to: Bourget Air and Space Museum #1556917

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Originally posted by JDK
Fair point Arthur,
But I’d rather have a leathery steak than a pre-digested MaCr@p, and a little care qwill result in decent food – Les Routies anyone?
Cheers!

You can always ask for a Royale with cheese 😉

March 12, 2004 at 12:33 am in reply to: TAF Oscars #1559561

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Originally posted by turbo_NZ
They’re new builds, like the Yak-9 and FW-190’s aren’t they ?

I know here in NZ we have (what I think) is the only original Mk1 potentially flyable one left. However they only fast taxi it ’cause of its value.

Here’s some info on it if you’re interested
http://www.nzfpm.co.nz/former/ki43i.htm

I do agree, they are great looking aircraft.

Thanks turbo – that Oscar I is now in the US!

Lovely little aircraft… sigh.. i want one…
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