Interesting that there is no nose turret on the Lancaster.
Talk about the luck of the Devil!
In my service days I was told more than once that I was just a ‘bloody driver’ (but one who was authorised to fly and had signed for the aircraft!)
Just as a matter of interest, I have a Bristol produced scale model of the Brigand in brass carrying a torpedo. I got it from a production test pilot who said it was late going into service due to the troubles encountered with the torpedo release – and only the first few were used as torpedo carriers, mostly at the ATDU. I can remember seeing them there in the 1950’s.
And now we sadly learn that the great man has passed away.
I also have an example of the 1946 brochure for the Concordia, along with others in my collection so whilst not all that common, brochures are certainly not unique. All those items mentioned have a value and I’m fairly sure you could realise some funds should you decide to offer them. I would recommend either a specialist auction or putting them on Ebay.
Assuming he is not among those who have declined the honour then it’s bizarre when you think of some of the dross who have been honoured.
I agree with charliehunt 100%.
I’m ashamed to say that I had never heard of the museum before.
And I remember being told by someone who was in the RFC that it was an attempt to disguise lip injuries in the days seat harness was a simple strap at waist height and like Topsy the idea just grew (and spread!).
Or St. Eval (or was it St. Mawgan’) in 1956, pretty please?
I think poor old Ebenezer was unlucky to be vilified just because he said “Bah! Humbug!”
+1
I think it’s more accurate to call it the UC-67.
geedee must be an insider!
Well done, Mark 12. Thank you for sharing.