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  • June 19, 2016 at 4:36 pm in reply to: Aircraft moved at Norwich Museum #849086
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    As this is my local aviation museum, I had worries about the future when the NDR route was announced.

    I am pleased to say, having recently visited the museum and seen the new layout together with speaking to one of the volunteers, that the future is very rosy indeed and I look forward to seeing it develop over the coming years.

    Well done to ALL involved!!

    September 14, 2015 at 9:54 am in reply to: Moggy's Monday Quiz #479241
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    Looks like a Learjet 55 to me.

    Distinctive cockpit frame and lower aerodynamic fin you can see below the engine cowling.

    Spotted ape

    January 14, 2013 at 9:42 am in reply to: Airfield photos – 'Then and Now' #965105
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    Here we have a couple from me, taken at Horsham St. Faith.

    Might of the 56th FG start up for a mission 1943 viewed from the control tower.

    Col. Isbell and other senior officers watch the 458th BG assemble for a mission. Looking up to the control glasshouse atop the tower in 1944.

    January 8, 2013 at 10:53 am in reply to: Operation Crossbow – Surviving Noball sites? #974977
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    Went to France in October to visit the bunker at Watten, which I have to say was very impressive.

    About 20 mins down the road east of St. Omer near Hazebrouck is a very atmospheric V1 launch site in the woods. Spooky looking at the launch ramp blast walls pointing at London.

    I borrowed a book from the library which I think was called ‘Hitlers V-Weapon Sites’ can’t remember author but listed all sites, their locations and current state. Very suprised how many sites there were.

    September 21, 2012 at 12:54 pm in reply to: Bye Bye Baby ! #451249
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    Guess they will in time, but were engine running yesterday 20/09

    June 19, 2012 at 9:33 am in reply to: 'Tante Ju' at Norwich. #990786
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    http://www.jeffskiles.com/?p=221

    Is this the same one coming back or a different one. Well known crew member?

    June 6, 2012 at 10:53 am in reply to: Mystere main Wheel help! #1005827
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    Thanks gents for your replies,

    Yes we know of the one at Andrewsfields and certainly no harm in asking, whether its them or indeed the USAF!

    My only concern is the aircraft has been outside like ours for a similar time so the undercarraige maybe the same, if not worse.

    Thanks again.

    June 4, 2012 at 8:41 pm in reply to: Paint or No Paint !! #457929
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    Only joking Keith! it was me on duty that day. Great pics as always.

    June 4, 2012 at 8:51 am in reply to: Paint or No Paint !! #457948
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    That Freelander looks good – hope he wasn’t picking his nose.:)

    June 4, 2012 at 8:44 am in reply to: Mystere main Wheel help! #1008154
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    Hello,

    Many thanks for reply.

    Not wishing to sound greedy but BOTH would be great!!

    Spotted Ape.

    December 16, 2011 at 5:06 pm in reply to: Tracing a Liberator crash site in Norwich #1057320
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    Lassie come home

    Hi,

    14 Spynke Road.

    Seven crew members and two children playing in the garden were killed.

    Rather good display about this and other accidents/incidents at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum.

    March 2, 2011 at 5:05 pm in reply to: Ray Wood – Westland Whirlwind (Fighter) Replica – Has Sadly Passed Away #1101714
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    Ray’s cockpit section at CNAM

    Just for everybodys info Ray’s cockpit section has now been moved into the main display building at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum.

    Many thanks to Fenland Aviation Museum and of course Ray’s widow Mary.

    January 23, 2011 at 8:11 am in reply to: RAF Horsham St. Faith/Norwich Airport #1147640
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    T-21,

    Great stories, I believe many an aircrew spent thier time removing the ‘Barrel’ over the years of the station. Now to be found opposite the church, Old Catton.

    Have included a dispersal plan of the 458th. You may have to copy then zoom in to get the names.

    January 21, 2011 at 7:06 am in reply to: RAF Horsham St. Faith/Norwich Airport #1149427
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    View of HSF taken in 1946. Have highlighted area occupied by the museum.

    Also of note are the hangar complex bottom right off fifers lane and the Firs speedway track bottom left.

    Grass area between the two now occupied by the terminal, car park, hotel etc.

    January 7, 2011 at 10:28 pm in reply to: RAF Horsham St. Faith/Norwich Airport #1092965
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    1946

    Posted this picture on the AIX forum ref: the concrete semi-circle within the red square.

    Conclusion that it was possibly a skeet range.

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