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  • May 23, 2004 at 6:08 pm in reply to: Stampe Fly-inn and Chimpmeet pics: #1830940
    warbirdUK
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    The two yellow Harvards belong to The Royal Nederlands Air Force Historical Flight & are from Gilze-Rijen & the red n’ silver Harvard belongs to Karel Bosch (excuse the spelling) He owns Historic Flying & Bosel Exhausts.
    Cheers…………………

    May 22, 2004 at 3:13 pm in reply to: Has the Varsity at Bristol Airport been given the axe ? #1831342
    warbirdUK
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    Both aircraft have come under the scrap man, however, I understand that the engines from the Varsity have been saved.
    Cheers…………..

    May 21, 2004 at 7:15 pm in reply to: Yak – a close one. #1831706
    warbirdUK
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    Whats the point of aerobatting warbirds!???

    I’ve been saying that for ages! Display the Aircraft, NOT the pilot. If you want to show off get an Extra, Pitts or something like that.
    Warbirds were fighters, use speed, big open manoeuvres for dogfights & attacks Show the shape of the aircraft etc (with grace & poise!)
    Cheers……………..

    May 16, 2004 at 7:44 pm in reply to: What is a Warbird? #1555097
    warbirdUK
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    The name says it all, WARBIRD If it fought in a conflict, it’s a Warbird, end of story,

    Unless of coarse you mean me, WarbirdUK, then it’s only a Warbird if it’s overweight, with a large ‘tash’ & a fear of flying!
    Cheers………………

    May 12, 2004 at 10:30 pm in reply to: 109 photos #1557239
    warbirdUK
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    We hope that before to long there will be another RR group around MkXIV G-ALGT
    Cheers………..

    May 12, 2004 at 7:32 pm in reply to: Mustang #1557373
    warbirdUK
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    coanda, Send me a PM with a phone number if you are by Filton, could be worth your while!
    Miss Helen is nicely tucked up in our warm hangar at Filton together with the Mk8 & 19 Spitfires & other bits n’ bobs.
    45 min flight from NW to Filton & a smooth arrival! Nice one PJ.
    Cheers…………

    May 10, 2004 at 9:24 pm in reply to: Mustang #1558694
    warbirdUK
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    Should be in the hands of PJ
    Cheers……….

    May 10, 2004 at 8:51 pm in reply to: Mustang #1558741
    warbirdUK
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    There should be a Mustang depart North Weald for Filton on Wednesday morning if the weather is OK!
    Cheers……………

    April 9, 2004 at 3:31 pm in reply to: Norman Lees #1800655
    warbirdUK
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    Oh bugger! A sad, sad loss………………

    March 15, 2004 at 7:22 pm in reply to: G-hhaa #1557337
    warbirdUK
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    Come on Guys, ‘either put up or shut up’ All this ‘I know more than you do’ is all a bit junior school’ish don’t you think.
    I think the G-INFO site updates when the permit or C of A is re-newed or when there is a change of ownership. Please don’t turn this into an ‘us & them’ situation, it’s not very friendly!! Be nice to others!
    Cheers…………..

    March 14, 2004 at 6:14 pm in reply to: How can we improve Old Warden? #1558194
    warbirdUK
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    Hi Ewan,
    It’s also going to be down to cost as well, with insurances going through the roof, this year is going to be interesting to see who flies what & where! OW will only be able to buy In what they can afford. It would make logistic sense to share as many ‘acts’ with another show as this would help to cut costs.
    BTW, Warbird air display liability insurance has just about doubled for 2004.
    Cheers………….

    March 14, 2004 at 11:51 am in reply to: How can we improve Old Warden? #1558263
    warbirdUK
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    Hi Airbedane,

    Just thought I’d throw my three penny worth in,
    Unfortunately I have visited OW just the one time as a guest, but what struck me was the fantastic ‘Garden party’ atmosphere which was a pleasant change from the ‘gung ho’ atmosphere of many other air displays around. Badminton Air day had the same type of atmosphere & is sadly missed!

    One thing I have against most air displays both here & abroad is the commentary, Why do these guys have to go on & on like their life depends on it? A little info enhances the display, In jokes & rivet counting is boring to most of the attendees & gets in the way of a great sounding engine and can detract from the display.

    I remember one year at the RNLAF open day standing next to the commentators post & asking him to shut up while our Spitfire was displaying! He understood!
    Cheers………

    I must try harder to make it to OW this year!!

    March 2, 2004 at 10:40 pm in reply to: Now this is Low… (Yes, another Spitfire thread!) #1565312
    warbirdUK
    Participant

    Originally posted by duxfordhawk
    RR spitfire did not have the power or height to complete loop,

    What’s that all about?? Nothing to do with power, unless you want to turn the aircraft into a mole! The Spitfire could have extended the loop on the climb up to the top of the loop, where do you go once you have passed the vertical coming down ? power will make no difference to the loop at that point, only the velocity you hit the ground at!

    February 25, 2004 at 7:43 pm in reply to: Late Marque Spitfire Exhausts… #1601541
    warbirdUK
    Participant

    Just a quickie, Stainless exhaust stubs don’t last as long as the steel ones.
    Cheers……………….

    February 21, 2004 at 3:36 pm in reply to: One more flying Spitfire #1606419
    warbirdUK
    Participant

    Congratulations!
    A lot of parts were made & supplied by Airframe Assemblies on the Isle of Wight
    Well done Raybourne, a great result……………
    Cheers…………

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