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  • March 4, 2013 at 8:27 pm in reply to: Around Bournemouth #975092
    WB556
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    A much shorter drive in the other direction will see you at Solent Sky in Southampton where you will find a spitfire and many other rare aircraft!

    February 12, 2013 at 5:23 pm in reply to: Harrier and Phantom to Move #999772
    WB556
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    Guessing Everetts?

    February 11, 2013 at 12:19 am in reply to: Ex RAFG Glider in evilbay #1001534
    WB556
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    Thanks for the pics, I hadn’t even thought that an owner from the time may be another forum member!

    February 10, 2013 at 4:57 pm in reply to: Ex RAFG Glider in evilbay #1001881
    WB556
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    I don’t suppose anyone has a pic of the L-Spatz in Germany?

    February 9, 2013 at 6:19 pm in reply to: Ex RAFG Glider in evilbay #1002738
    WB556
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    For some reason the forum won’t allow me to upload pictures directly so I have put some pics of the gliders RAF logbook etc in the album below.

    http://s1289.beta.photobucket.com/user/Wb556/library/L%20Spatz?#collapse_0

    Note to mods, I didn’t want to step over the line and I’m not trying to promote the sale just trying to fill in the gaps to answer the questions about the gliders history. I hope this is ok?

    February 8, 2013 at 10:37 pm in reply to: Over restoration #1003716
    WB556
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    WB556 has its original 1949 factory paint. Unfortunately most of the fuselage is being reskinned as part of the airworthy rebuild but I am flattening out the original skins and several are making very striking wall hangings. Every marking on the whole aircraft is hand painted, to a good standard but the brush marks are still visible in the registration, yellow stripe and roundels. I love the personal connection these bits give me to the workers in the De Havilland factory all those years ago. Sort of like the tool marks in an old mine.

    Once the restoration is complete the silver will be spayed but all other markings will be applied as per the originals by a coach-painter.

    February 6, 2013 at 7:39 pm in reply to: Brooklands museum wins the lottery! #1006895
    WB556
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    Where do I put my name down on the waiting list!

    February 2, 2013 at 4:18 pm in reply to: In the Currant Bun online – Red Arrows could face axe. #1012555
    WB556
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    Not going to happen in the near future, they are a useful business tool for the UK and are a good (and relatively cheap) flag waving exercise.

    January 26, 2013 at 2:45 pm in reply to: Contact with Aidrian the owner of Sea Harrier ZH807's cockpit section #944996
    WB556
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    If possible please, I was just trying to make contact with a few like minded locals!

    January 26, 2013 at 2:24 am in reply to: Closed RAF stations you'd like to see back #945496
    WB556
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    Tarrant Rushton

    January 23, 2013 at 11:47 pm in reply to: Westland Welkin #948826
    WB556
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    Welkin colour picture

    Nice colour picture

    January 21, 2013 at 11:17 pm in reply to: Playground airframes #952127
    WB556
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    The museum of army flying at Middle Wallop used to have the ex-Argentine UH-1 outside for kids of all sizes to play in. It’s now a restored exhibit inside.

    January 17, 2013 at 9:48 pm in reply to: An Alternative Falkland Scenario #2258555
    WB556
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    More like a nice big target.

    January 17, 2013 at 8:08 pm in reply to: Peter Vallance #958826
    WB556
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    RIP Mr Vallance.

    I hope a plan is in place to secure his collection which will let the Gatwick aviation museum continue in his memory.

    January 13, 2013 at 12:59 am in reply to: An Alternative Falkland Scenario #2261555
    WB556
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    If the Falklands start producing good amounts of oil and/or gas you’ll be amazed what could happen. Not impossible that the islanders could end up funding a full squadron or two of Typhoons plus a small but potent naval detachment including a sub. Lets face it the MoD, RAF and RN are not going to say no if its paid for. Another option would be to permanently base one of the new carriers there with its F-35 air-wing, again paid for by the islanders. Also a decent ground based air defence system and a few ground launched cruise missiles might offer a significant deterrent.

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