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October 1, 2008 at 2:29 pm in reply to: sad airplanes #1190695

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Stuka Unit name

When clicking on the thread I was amazed to see an abandoned JU 87 which a relative of mine had photographed in North Africa!

The photo was taken from almost exactly the same position as the one in my keeping, but in mine there is no pile of petrol/water cans and the aircraft still has it’s engine cowling on.

Can anyone identify the unit which this aircraft belonged to?

September 15, 2008 at 8:46 am in reply to: Let's move next to an aerodrome..and then start whinging because of the aeroplanes. #1208318

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Stoughton Airport under threat

I believe that Stoughton airport (Leicester Airport) is under threat by one of champagne Charlie Browns big ideas. One of his ‘eco slums’ is to take in the site.
A typical provincial aerodrome, Leicester sees a lot of light aircraft traffic. The last time I was there was for a fly in which included a display by a visiting PRU Spitfire.
Truth be told, it probably doesn’t get the local support it needs to keep it viable. But it will be a shame to see it go.

September 11, 2008 at 2:59 pm in reply to: 9/11 Tribute #1900469

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All or just some?

…But muslims died on September 11th 2001 as well. I’m equally sick and tired of the enemy within who use our society, our laws and our liberal outlook to cloak their evil. But not all Catholic Irishmen were I.R.A, not all Germans were Nazis and not all Muslims are Al-Queda.

September 11, 2008 at 2:59 pm in reply to: General Discussion #319903

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All or just some?

…But muslims died on September 11th 2001 as well. I’m equally sick and tired of the enemy within who use our society, our laws and our liberal outlook to cloak their evil. But not all Catholic Irishmen were I.R.A, not all Germans were Nazis and not all Muslims are Al-Queda.

September 11, 2008 at 2:49 pm in reply to: Another veteran departs #1212159

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The Legacy they leave behind…

As the last few posts show, at least as these wonderful men pass away they leave us with a wealth of documented evidence, both of their courage and service, and of the sacrifice of their gallant friends who didn’t survive.

“The trouble with being one of the few, is the way we keep getting fewer…”

With grateful thanks from a member of the post-war generation.

August 27, 2008 at 3:39 pm in reply to: Luftstreitkraefte 1919 #1229028

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Engineering and Technology in WW1

William Barker, as I’m sure you know, took on and defeated several Fokker DVII’s in his final combat when flying a snipe, I’ve also read that the Martinsyde Buzzard in it’s final form was superior to the DVII. I’m sure that the technological and engineering race which began with the Maurice Farman and ended with the Sopwith Snipe would have continued, but with the added industrial muscle of the U.S.A.
I’m not aware of any competitive American designs however. Although Wilbur and Orville showed the way with powered flight I would have thought the U.S designers would have faced a steep learning curve to catch up with the likes of Folland and T.O.M Sopwith.

August 27, 2008 at 10:47 am in reply to: The Battle of Britain 1969 film #1229252

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WAAF in undies

Let me reassure you that Susannah Reid in her suspenders looked even better in HD. :diablo:

Wasn’t that Susannah York? A tiny annoyance I always feel is the way the credits are often cut at the end because TV companies don’t include the ‘thanks to Hawker Siddeley’ bit. It ruins the end theme music.

Always a stirring film, it stands out because so much technical advice was given by the real deal pilots.

August 13, 2008 at 4:25 pm in reply to: Aviation Art #1167243

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Nice work

Very good quality pencil work. They look very much like the ‘remarque’ illustrations which you often see in the margins of art prints.

August 13, 2008 at 4:18 pm in reply to: What could be done to make East Kirkby even better? #1167251

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I was a bit disappointed by the control tower. I realize that the exhibit needs to be protected from sticky fingers, but the metal mesh I found very obtrusive. It was also a bit dark and gloomy. I first saw the control room on Most Haunted, (yes..I know) and it looked a whole lot better when it was opened up and lit for them.

August 13, 2008 at 4:02 pm in reply to: Moderator's message to all: Private Message spammers #1167298

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Spam

One from Darkcloud came to me. How do you dump it without clicking on it though?

August 13, 2008 at 3:58 pm in reply to: The Red Baron Film, fact or fiction? #1167307

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Von R’s pooch

The Rittmeister’s German Shepherd was named Moritz, but I’m sure most interested parties either already knew, or have Googled it.

August 13, 2008 at 3:52 pm in reply to: The Red Baron Film, fact or fiction? #1167312

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Slow yes, Unwieldy…Not quite, DH2 was a bit more agile than the Albatross tha MvR was flying in, an advantage that Hawker used to the full, if it hadn’t, the dogfight would have been over quite quickly in MvR’s favour. Disappointed, Yes if Hawker is in an SE5A in the film

According to another contributor, the film does indeed show Hawker flying a machine other than the DH2. Unwieldy was a bad choice in my description, I was referring to it’s ‘pusher’ twin boom layout rather than lack of manoueverability. As I remember from the account I read, Hawker turned inside Von Richthofen’s Albatross, not allowing the German to draw a bead, but continually losing altitude and being carried on the wind further behind German lines. Finally, I believe, Hawker broke for the British lines and that is when Von R got him.
He was indeed a very talented pilot. I’m sure he would have given the ace of aces a run for his money in a faster, synchronized – gun, tractor aircraft like the Pup.

August 11, 2008 at 8:56 pm in reply to: The Red Baron Film, fact or fiction? #1169314

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Well look folks, let’s bring the thread back on track……watch the film and either enjoy it or leave the theatre and vomit. Here’s a new angle: this will be one film subject where there’s no way the film makers can insert a helicopter or a martial arts fight in slow motion!

I may well feel like doing both, rather like I did after viewing Saving Private Ryan. A fine graphic tribute to the GI’s on Omaha, but a disgusting smear against the victor of Alamein and planner of Overlord…Don’t get me started!

August 11, 2008 at 8:45 pm in reply to: The Red Baron Film, fact or fiction? #1169384

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Interesting points raised. Von R was indeed a great, if sometimes ruthless, soldier. And his job as with every other scout pilot was to put out the airborne eyes of the enemy.
I shall be disappointed if the director of the Red Baron chooses to put Lanoe Hawker in an SE5a rather than his slow and unwieldy DH2.
I hope that, as one commentator has said,viewers of the film will seek more information from some of the excellent books which deal with WW1 air combat…

August 11, 2008 at 8:39 pm in reply to: The Red Baron Film, fact or fiction? #1169405

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sorry I started this thread and then went AWOL, difficulty logging on.
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