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August 19, 2007 at 3:59 am in reply to: 18 August 1943 Peenemunde #1297443

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Thank you for sharing that with us. Much appreciated.

Incidentally, does anyone have/ know of any pics of the Lancaster that lies in the Kolpinsee? Is she still there?

August 12, 2007 at 12:00 pm in reply to: "Haunted piece of aircraft wreckage" #1304806

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If it’s from Bleaklow it is probably a fragment of the Defiant that came to grief there.

The Defiant site IS reputed to be “haunted”, however, she mentions a memorial, which means it is allegedly from either the Lancaster on James’ Thorn, or the RB-29 on Higher Shelf Stones.

Though as I said in my previous post, it doesn’t look like aircraft to me.

As Phixer said, she should be able to “contact” the other side and ask them. 😀 😀

August 10, 2007 at 7:16 pm in reply to: "Haunted piece of aircraft wreckage" #1306428

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I asked her are there any numbers stamped on it, and if she knew which crash site it was from, as there are, IIRC, 6 aircraft that came to grief on Bleaklow Hill, she replied:

“Hi as far as I am aware the wreckage was from near the stone memorial at the top of bleaklow, this I can not verify as the relative that left the piece is no longer with us,also there are no visible numbers on the metal itself.”

Personally, it doesn’t look like aircraft to me…

August 8, 2007 at 8:53 pm in reply to: Believed to be from… a B-17 ? #1308802

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Pathetic, yes. Misleading, certainly. Taking the p155, hopefully.

He must think we’ve all came down in the last shower of rain… Especially when you see his other items!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aircraft-nose-art-section-carolina-moon-Boeing-B17_W0QQitemZ300139819606QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2983QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aircraft-nose-art-section-Avenging-Angel-Boeing-B17_W0QQitemZ300139820480QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2983QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/nose-art-rudder-section-Republic-P47-Thunderbolt_W0QQitemZ300139803483QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2983QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I give up…

August 5, 2007 at 6:31 pm in reply to: A tribute for the Worlds first atomic bombers,B-29s and the men who flew them. #1312755

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Ditto,my father having survived the journey from D-Day to Germany returned home only to be sent to Liverpool and put on a troopship to Bombay, he arrived in harbour on the day the war was declared over, Otherwise I may have not been here to write this. The other comment, having seen the destructive power of these weapons, do you not think it has disuaded their use since.
Refering to my earlier posting has anyone any info on the B-29 crash in the Peak District.

Hi Pete,

I have sent an e-mail to you re the Derbyshire B-29.

Best Regards,

Don

Midlands Air Crash Research

May 11, 2007 at 7:41 pm in reply to: XH558 Urgent need for cash #1310706

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Although I prefer fabric and wood aeroplanes to metal ones, I would love to see XH558 flying again, espacially to give the PC crowd a good kick up the A**e. It was made in the era when Britain was still Great, not like today’s nanny state where you can’t breathe without a Health & Safety certificate.

GET HER FLYING AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well said! 😀

Don

May 5, 2007 at 1:31 am in reply to: Right, heres one for you all….. #1317176

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Hello Fournier Boy,

I actually work for a paint supply company, and our Paint Technician may be able to help. Two questions: 1, Are those codes the Federal Standard codes? and 2, Are you anywhere near Nottingham?

Best Regards,

Don

http://macr.moonfruit.com

February 2, 2007 at 7:38 pm in reply to: Largest bomb used by Luftwaffe in UK blitz #1314099

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Hello Moggy,

I have details for LW air-dropped ordnance, please see my PM.

Regards,

Don Bryans

Midlands Air Crash Research

January 6, 2007 at 7:03 am in reply to: lake warbirds #1251537

critter592
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How about this gem:

http://www.pg.gda.pl/org/rekin/Photos/JU%20188/skanuj0003.jpg

Another one unceremoniously scrapped…

Don Bryans

Midlands Air Crash Research

“Lest We Forget”

December 30, 2006 at 8:56 pm in reply to: P-47 Thunderbolt Crash – Leicestershire, U.K. #1257345

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Hello everyone,

Thank you for your replies.

The aircraft was definitely an early P-47, as I have found small parts at the site which identify the type. I have spoken to several local people who either witnessed or attended the crash, and they confirm that the pilot was killed. However, no-one seems to recall the exact date.

I have sent for the accident reports for 41-6234 and 41-6262 today, though I am fairly sure the former came down near the Wymeswold airfield.

Incidentally, the published sources with the (apparently) incorrect dates are “Birds Eye Wartime Leicestershire” (T C Cartwright) and “Aviation in Leicestershire and Rutland” by Roy Bonser.

I will of course keep you posted of any developments.

Best Regards,

Don Bryans

Midlands Air Crash Research

“Lest We Forget”

December 27, 2006 at 10:12 pm in reply to: Unbelievable #1260338

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It’s happened near me too… a local historian placed a memorial near the crash site of Lancaster ND647 at Scraptoft in Leicester. Some lowlife scum has stolen the plaque.

Don Bryans

Midlands Air Crash Research

“Lest We Forget”
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