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  • in reply to: General Discussion #356052
    Balliol
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    I’m perplexed…what’s this about???

    Sorry,Steve.Didn’t think about non-UK forum members probably not knowing that the AA is a British motoring organisation who ,amongst other services,
    will come out and jump start your car if you’ve got a flat battery.(They also
    used to use yellow vans). I must start thinking internationally.
    Regards,Colin.

    in reply to: Piston Provost #1187982
    Balliol
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    Sleap Provost.

    Hi Chippie and all, there is a dismantled Provost at Sleap, it needs buying before its too late.

    Andy

    Just spoken to owner who tells me it is due to move to another site shortly
    for restoration.So will be getting the attention it needs and a roof over it’s
    head in the near future,and is not for sale.

    in reply to: Hitlers flying dart #1196277
    Balliol
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    Anyone care to estimate the glide ratio ?

    in reply to: Warbirds in civilian colour schemes #1203774
    Balliol
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    While I respect & even applaud the reasoning for displaying historic aircraft in their military colours , I do like to see a few in schemes designed to accentuate the beautiful
    lines of the aeroplane rather than in camouflage designed to break up the outline of the
    weapon. (Particularly having seen the Spitfire photos on this thread !)

    in reply to: General Discussion #304300
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    Was this one , or something like it , in “Airplane” ?

    >We must get this man to hospital !
    -Why,what is it?
    >It’s a big building full of beds and doctors.

    in reply to: Favourite Film Quotes #1891333
    Balliol
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    Was this one , or something like it , in “Airplane” ?

    >We must get this man to hospital !
    -Why,what is it?
    >It’s a big building full of beds and doctors.

    in reply to: Aviation Related Songs #1892194
    Balliol
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    The Eagle And The Hawk-John Denver
    His love of flying really showed through in this one.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOWefw0ALqk

    in reply to: General Discussion #305791
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    The Eagle And The Hawk-John Denver
    His love of flying really showed through in this one.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOWefw0ALqk

    in reply to: The next generation… #1216039
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    I recall ,many years ago,taking my very young daughter to an airshow.
    “What’s that ?”,I asked,pointing skyward.
    “Hawker Hooligan !”,came the reply.

    in reply to: Name that plane! #1184941
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ercoupe#Mooney_A2-A_and_M-10_Cadet

    Suggest taking a look here,its quite a story regarding names & manufacturers.
    It also says it is the only certified tri gear aircraft that comes within the new
    American sport pilot regulations and that makes me wonder if there may soon be
    another manufacturer to add to the list.

    in reply to: RAFM Cosford, 31st August #1220050
    Balliol
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    Nashio.

    The point you’re missing is that a better result could have been achieved at less cost. All the aircraft would have been under cover with no need for hanging aircraft. Of course it’s good that they are inside. Just in the wrong type of building.

    I seem to remember it was also stated that any construction should be in keeping with the area. I see nothing in keeping with that monstrosity for miles around.

    An opportunity badly missed and we are left with something that is irreversible.

    regards,

    kev35

    Can’t disagree with that . Also looks like a great vortex generator to put near a runway!

    in reply to: Who are Gloster SARO….? #1166684
    Balliol
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    Boulton & Paul supplied all sorts of prefabricated buildings to the far flung corners of the empire.Those small corrugated steel churches on Caribbean islands for example.Can’t be many companies with flatpack churches on their product list! Also there’s a Boulton & Paul fridge at the BPA heritage centre.
    PS. Got a Westland garage door on our house.Would that be “the” Westland?

    in reply to: What from? #1169298
    Balliol
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    It’s a Merlin 35 from a either a Balliol or Sea Balliol definitely.
    Haven’t worked which yet.

    in reply to: Defiant cockpit picture #1219194
    Balliol
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    If you go to http://www.boultonpaul.com and click on contacts you will find contact details for
    Les Whitehouse,BP Association archivist. I’m sure he could help.
    Regards,Balliol.

    in reply to: General Discussion #334930
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    If anyone complains about airshow pollution ask them to think about the thousands of vehicles converging on football grounds on a weekly basis. A quick calculation should show that aviation is far less polluting than football.

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