we are going for new build. And like a certain V-bomber, then attempting to flog the original bits for a small fortune!!!
And my family think I am not very streetwise! My advice is to delete the word ‘small’ from the above! 🙂
People were slimmer then – and better dressed for travelling in those days. Pity about the awful men’s hair styling!
Thank you, TonyT! You are obviously a scholar and a gentleman. 🙂
At my age it’s the 1950s recruitment adverts that I would love to see again. They must have been pretty good as they inspired me to join!
Bravo. Truly wonderful to see the old girl so much improved.
Sorry Supermarine I should have written my post a little more thoughtfully. I was not accusing you personally for promoting the story. 🙂
Hmmm. Someone has written a book. A national newspaper reports it but that doesn’t make it true. Colour me sceptical!
Excellent! Another labour of love. All credit to those involved. 🙂
Any pointers where to look please?
Ah, there’s the rub. My geriatric connection to the internet is painfully slow but I remember stumbling across a huge selection of them on an American site. Sorry I can’t recall which.
You should be able to purchase an inexpensive replica of the original maintenance notes. There are a number of these on-line.
Hooray! Looks good to me too. Ditto for the updates.
As for howlers: Reminds me of what the ‘movie director’ said in the film The Great Waldo Pepper “I give the story truth, but some demand accuracy”! (or words to that effect).
Have you seen, WHEN BOMBS FELL, ISBN 0 9500 235 5 8 about air raids on Cornwall?
That was splendid. Thank you, gentlemen!
I wouldn’t want one as a gift. Not at all attractive.