Those are amazing photos. The one of you sitting in the P.111 gives good scale to the diminutive size of the aircraft.
In the aircraft engine collection, just right of centre near the back, could that possibly be a RR Clyde turboprop?! :confused:
Yes, i realise he has part ownership in one, as Clive told me some time ago. But i didnt put ‘his JP’ just in case it wasn’t that particular example!
As above. Your dedication is clear for all to see John (and friends).
Nice find Ian. So what other bargains did others find at Popham?
I noticed Clive (forumite Bamel) enjoying himself in that JP :)!
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Hi HP111 and welcome to the forum. You will find photo collections are very welcome on here by other members, so please carry on :).
Thought i’d share a few more from my basic point and shoot, including three of the four resident VC-10’s, and a couple of Royal Navy painted Buccaneer XX894… in which i got to try the cockpit out for size (cheers Sven :)). Also good to sit in the Sea Vixen (cheers Stacey24B :)). Nice meeting you both.
No engines i think. Same with the SHAR.
Is Jordan missing something :p
Very nice photos and report Peter. I’ve been to Thorpe Abbotts in the past, and it is an inspiration to others, both in quality and atmosphere.
Well what a good day. Weather was superb all things considered. The classic jets were amazing to see, and hear, and smell, so a big thank you to all involved. Difficult to pick a favourite on the day, so i won’t :). A few snags meant some longish delays between acts, but there’s still plenty to see on the airfield. And to cap it all i made a very nice purchase from one of the stalls (cheers Clive).
I’m sure others can come up with better photos of the day than me, but the F-104 Starfighter havng its wings attached did catch my eye.
Is that P-59 Airacomet flying yet or static only?
Yes i noticed the starboard leg was very slow retracting on climb out. Glad all is ok. 🙂
Thanks to Bruce i now have the correct variant of GGS MK.4E. But i’m still looking for the relevant retractable mounting Type2 Mk.1 8B/2860.
Anyone?