I would have thought that any current vintage jet operator would do better to keep their opinions to themselves at this juncture, and concentrate instead on making sure that their own aircraft can now meet the new safety requirements, rather than making comments online that are already stirring up further unhelpful speculation etc on forums.

In defence of J W, he pretty much HAS kept his council, though he, of all people, would have a valid and accurate perspective on displaying Hunters, had he infact chosen to ‘go public’ on the whole issue.

Far from being provocative, he was simply trying to put a lid on the generally ignorant and repetitive ‘chatter’ which had overtaken the Miss Demeanour facebook page.

Maybe now the grounding of the civilian Hunters can finally be rescinded.

The near instant CAA response ( 72 hours) was in the understandable ‘ must be seen to be doing something’ category’ but at the conclusion of a huge and searching investigation, the aeroplane, as a type seems to be essentially blameless.

The bigger question is how many civilian operators still have enthusiasm to set out on the road back to airworthiness.

but I thought it had already been cut !

One chopped up and gone, one still remains.

It was inspected last week by a party looking into the practicalities of a return to airworthiness.

Afternoon Forum

Obviously full credit will be given to those that provide the images.

FB

On the various occasions when I have contributed images for publication a ££ Fee ( pretty modest I must say ) has been forthcoming.

I know there is not much dough to be made in aviation publishing these days, but is this an enthusiast publication, or a commercial venture ?

As a 20 year legends supporter, I applaud the organisation and commitment that makes it happen, but Flying Legends is essentially a warbird show ( or was) , and it was not so long ago that even two-seat Spits were seen as a bit ‘iffy’ for the line up.

Golden era racing classics have a natural arena 18 miles way at Old Warden, and their inclusion does rather dilute the theme that has made Legends a must-see international event.

I hope that plenty of warbirds based on the continent can be encouraged to attend, and that the event is not limited to just the much-loved but familiar home grown attractions. I have no doubt that those who make it all happen are pulling every string they can.

I’m probably on my own here (as I usually am on this Spitfire obsessed forum) but this is a beauty!

Rob

Took this a few years ago,