Reading through that report, how common is it for privately owned historic jets such as the Cougar to have a then present day cruising altitude of 29,000 ft.?
Also makes one wonder why the pilot, who was only cleared for VFR in that specific aircraft, deemed it necessary to attain such an altitude. :confused:

Photo below of my 1972 Opel Manta with modifications -V8 engine up-rated drivetrain/brakes

That is one cute sleeper Muscle Manta… me likes that. What has she got under the bonnet? 😎

What about the Panther that a Dr Jack Levine had airworthy… or was it the Panther that he lost his life in?

Zero 7… Destiny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INn1C6ImJKg

A camp of about 20 caravans is now on a council football pitch, with piles of wood being burned, washing strung up between goal posts, and piles of rubbish strewn about the place. People who have arranged to play at the week-end, and paid in advance for the season can’t play, a minor loss in life but why should they loose out and why do I have to cover the costs via my local tax etc?

BSG, is the football pitch council owned, as if it is and the rent is being paid to them then surely they have a legal obligation to keep the pitches clear and suitable for use by those who are paying.?

As for human rights.. why is it always the rights of scum and law breakers that is put before those of the majority law abiding population..?

Guys whatever you think of the pics used lets not turn this into a slanging match. Al Goss and Steve Ballard were both very experienced and respected pilots, and their loss will be sorely felt by many friends, family and enthusiasts alike.

Blue skies.

As i understand it one engine was lost on the approach, and although the crew had time to get out they stayed with the aircraft, desperately trying to get it away from the houses below. A sad reminder.

…and what happens if you ‘don’t’ happen to look on the Brooklands Events diary?
Surely advertising an event in as many ways and places as possible outside of its own area would bring it to the attention of more people, and therefore make it more popular and viable… would it not?