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April 2, 2009 at 11:49 pm in reply to: UK vintage military before the word 'Warbird'. #1219892

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I have a shot of the Fulmar with RR299 at Farnborough in colour which I will try to find, in the meantime I hope this will do!

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March 31, 2009 at 11:09 pm in reply to: Brian Stainer Photographer #1223177

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As far as i know Brian is alive and well although he is certainly not as mobile as he once was.

A few years back he sold his entire collection of slides and Negatives, a few of which I managed to purchase. I was under the impression that the Aviation Hobby shop took the majority of the collection.

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March 17, 2009 at 11:55 pm in reply to: Aviation Archaeology at Duxford #1160788

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I thought it was a great shame the EAG had to vacate their hut, on display weekends I would often pop in for a quick look, as their treasures were always so well presented. An odd and from memory a very unpopular decision by the IWM given the size of DX.

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February 16, 2009 at 8:50 pm in reply to: Brooklands. Those Magnificent Men and Our Flying Machines. #1202657

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Thanks Guys,

The natural metal Lancaster is a composite project belonging to Jeremy Hall. Comprised of the discarded long nose section of KB976 and a film mock up rear fuselage from the BBC drama ‘Night Flight’. There may well be other parts in the mix too.

The camouflaged cockpit section is scratch built with the addition of original equipment and fittings.

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February 10, 2009 at 10:47 pm in reply to: A flying visit to the Science Museum London. #1210429

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Here’s a slightly closer shot of the marvelous pterodactyl.

I couldn’t believe the pterodactyl was on YouTube. Follow the link.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W1pmqLHYm4

February 9, 2009 at 12:50 am in reply to: A flying visit to the Science Museum London. #1212933

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[QUOTE=FMK.6JOHN;1362275]Looks like someone snuck in a tripod:D, when I went in with mine they damn near arrested me!, even though it took four of them and a phone call to the control room to see if they allowed tripods.

Thanks John,

I used a micro tripod, and used anything i could to rest it on a act as a brace.

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February 8, 2009 at 1:06 pm in reply to: A flying visit to the Science Museum London. #1213671

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Thanks Mondariz,

I don’t think the science museum has much choice in the matter, space is so limited on the 3rd floor, if they were not suspended they would not be on display. Many of the aircraft featured in the previous photos would have to be held in store at Wroughton Wiltshire. As far as I can remember the Science Museum has always suspended the aircaft at South Kensington.

Where museums have greater display space available, hanging the airframes should I feel be done in moderation, for dramatic effect at the entrance of new gallery, exhibition etc.. what concerns me most is the stress that is placed on the airframe and the difficult task of monitoring and maintaining the exhibit once suspended.

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February 6, 2009 at 9:57 pm in reply to: Daily Mail – more war films for free #1214908

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Looks like a worth while set, be sure to get ‘They who dare’ as it features the Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 in colour!

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January 10, 2009 at 8:32 pm in reply to: B29 Hawg Wild Delivery flight #1166258

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Thanks Peter for finding this great link.

I can’t believe it was almost 30 years ago!!

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January 7, 2009 at 11:22 pm in reply to: 109/Buchon flying in the UK in the 70's #1169864

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They did indeed fly, they visited Manston before crossing the Channel.

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January 7, 2009 at 10:59 pm in reply to: 109/Buchon flying in the UK in the 70's #1169875

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[QUOTE=DazDaMan;1345278]Fairly certain there weren’t any Messerschmitts, Buchon or otherwise, flying in the UK after filming finished for Battle of Britain.

Daz,

Three Buchons were still flying in the UK after the Battle of Britain Film, these were modified for the Patton film in 1969. Although one did suffer a landing accident in France en route to filming in Spain.

I believe Paul Jameson acquired the damaged fighter and kept this throughout the early 1970’s.

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January 7, 2009 at 10:47 pm in reply to: 109/Buchon flying in the UK in the 70's #1169884

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Given the year, I believe the aircraft was the Jean Salis Sipa 121 that was operated in the UK in 1976 for the filming of ‘The Eagle has Landed’.
I believe the filming was undertaken at St Mawgan although it may have ventured up to RAF Kinloss at some point. There was also a static ex Battle of Britain film replica Buchon used in the filming. This is now on display at Hawkinge although its distinctive RR Merlin cowlings now reside in my workshop.:)

Check this old thread out.

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http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=54346

November 16, 2008 at 9:55 am in reply to: what aircraft rr merlin 500 and plans needed #1221262

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I seem to remember that the Avro York was fitted with Merlin 500’s.

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November 3, 2008 at 11:38 pm in reply to: FW190 flying in the UK ? #1234302

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There was a rumour around that shortly after its initial restoration (mid 70’s) that Doug Champlin’s FW 190 D13 had made a test hop in about 1976. BTW Kurt Tank was an adviser to the restoration.

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October 22, 2008 at 9:25 pm in reply to: BOB film – was any of it filmed at Bovingdon? #1166898

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Great document Mark 12,

Good to see the great John crewdson on the call sheet as helicopter pilot.

http://www.aerovintage.com/warlover.htm

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