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  • in reply to: Soggy Shoreham Sunday #540775
    duxfordhawk
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    I went as a friend wanted to see the Harrier display. He had worked on them in the early 1990s and was long over due seeing one fly again.
    At least he got his wish and saw one airbourne and 3 on the ground, So in a way it was not so bad.

    The glider accident was scary and I really feared the worst, I am glad it appears he will be fine.
    The Hurricane and Catalina displaying in the murk was well recieved although I do agree with Johnr is was not nice when they disapeared out of view when turning. The Hurricane in peter Teichmann’s hands was undoubtably the she star of the show but more than part of me was glad when he departed safely.

    Feel sorry for the organisers, So much effort and the weekend ruined by some of the worst weather going.

    in reply to: Glider crash at Shoreham Airshow #419300
    duxfordhawk
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    Pilot got himself out of the wreckage and was taken away to Worthing Hospital. They reported that he is in good spirits but had injured his back, Sounds like nothing serious.

    It was a nasty thing to see for sure just glad in the end he was OK.
    By the way it was not Guy Westgate he was flying one of the Twisters today.

    in reply to: Few from Sunday at Farnbrough 2010 #543255
    duxfordhawk
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    Hi Pete
    Like the photos a lot the conditions there were not great on Sunday for photography.

    I understand what you mean about the BBMF flying their fighters very conservatively, But I tend to feel this is not such a bad thing.
    We have many fine warbird pilots putting Spitfires and Hurricanes through their paces including I would add John Romaine to the list you give for Spitfire pilots and Stu Goldspink is rather good in a Hurricane.

    in reply to: General Discussion #341349
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    For me the films that can do that are as follows,

    The Green mile- hard to explain why it just does
    The Shawshank Redemption- The whole film is stunning snd emotional
    Ray- Just the end when you think what he achieved in his life.

    As a kid Kes used to make me cry, Doesn’t now but still a good film.

    in reply to: Twenty films that make men cry #1913749
    duxfordhawk
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    For me the films that can do that are as follows,

    The Green mile- hard to explain why it just does
    The Shawshank Redemption- The whole film is stunning snd emotional
    Ray- Just the end when you think what he achieved in his life.

    As a kid Kes used to make me cry, Doesn’t now but still a good film.

    in reply to: General Discussion #341359
    duxfordhawk
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    These are amazing Moggy, Kind of haunting too. When I see a old building I always think what it has been through these photos show these thoughts in many ways.

    in reply to: WW2 Then & Now. Lovely Photoshop work #1913758
    duxfordhawk
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    These are amazing Moggy, Kind of haunting too. When I see a old building I always think what it has been through these photos show these thoughts in many ways.

    in reply to: General Discussion #343630
    duxfordhawk
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    This for me is another nail in the coffin of F1.
    Both Drivers should of lost the points scored and Ferrari should of been docked points. Of course neither of these will happen and this is why Formula 1 is a total farce.

    It should still be a great sport and on the face of it, with 2 British champions and a wealth of good drivers it still is a good sport. The trouble is politics and favouritism of Ferrari that sport itself takes a second place.

    in reply to: Ban Ferrari from Formula One #1914807
    duxfordhawk
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    This for me is another nail in the coffin of F1.
    Both Drivers should of lost the points scored and Ferrari should of been docked points. Of course neither of these will happen and this is why Formula 1 is a total farce.

    It should still be a great sport and on the face of it, with 2 British champions and a wealth of good drivers it still is a good sport. The trouble is politics and favouritism of Ferrari that sport itself takes a second place.

    in reply to: How low can you go? #548862
    duxfordhawk
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    I knew as soon as I saw this photo it was going to cause a SAFETY debate, Maybe the title misleads people as it says “How low can you go?”. The thing is the Seafire had not gained any height at that point and was still technically in the process of take off and is running at that height in order to clear the airfield safely and not get involved with other displaying aircraft.

    This is an experienced pilot flying a aircraft he knows very well was not a stunt at all and should not be seen as one.
    I do take a bit of an exception to the “Bad old days before Hoof died comment” mostly as I personally feel Duxford does an awful lot to ensure safe operation of any aircraft displaying there and I have never seen anything to show safety is not first on everyones mind.
    Sadly accidents can and do happen thankfully rarely , But its important not to confuse things here and give Duxford and airshows in general a bad name.

    in reply to: RyanAir Standing and 1 toilet with charges #541411
    duxfordhawk
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    Big respects to Ryanair and MOL for yet again making sure they are the airline being talked about.
    MOL knows that standing on airlines is extremely unlikely to ever be allowed but he also knows the press will lap up the story as will internet forums.
    There for loads of free publicity for ryanair, Clever marketing I say.

    Also anyone notice these so called annoucements came just as Ryanair say they will charge more for baggage etc, Its a clever diversion to creat another story whilst your changing conditions of travel as it takes peoples mind off of the facts.

    Ryanair run by MOL is a very slick outfit who know how to play the game, Love them or hate them you have to admire them in a way.

    in reply to: Meteors 'found' in Syria #1096206
    duxfordhawk
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    Its great to know these airframes exist but the following questions are posed.
    1)Is there any chance of these airframes ever making it to any collections anywhere?.
    2) Also are any of them in good enough condition to be restored to fly I really hope so.

    in reply to: Anna&Biggin2010 #450573
    duxfordhawk
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    Great photos Anna.
    Its interesting how Miss Demeanour’s paint job divides people so much I personaly feel that Miss D with Johnathon Whaley is one of the most unmissable acts on the airshow scene in my oppinion, And I adore the paint job.

    in reply to: Biggin Hill 26 and 27 June 2010 #450581
    duxfordhawk
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    Great pics!

    Question: in the third pic of the dogfight scenario, it appears one of the aircraft in the shot is fitted with a smoke system?? :confused:

    The Me108 had a smoke system.

    Great photos Martin, in often challenging light.

    in reply to: '109' returns to Biggin Hill. #450862
    duxfordhawk
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    Great photos of a really lovely aircraft.
    I was fortunate enough to see John Romain put on a solo display with her on the Friday before it was something special.

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