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  • June 9, 2003 at 1:38 pm in reply to: P51d= Twilight Tear #2112774
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    Originally posted by bentwingbomber

    as for volunteers from TFC using this forum i bet they have a right laugh at some of the postings on here

    i know i do

    😀

    To all the TFC volunteer Flypast Forum members, good on you guys you’ve certainly livened up some topics around here in the last few days 😉

    June 9, 2003 at 12:40 pm in reply to: P51d= Twilight Tear #2112821
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    http://www.ofmc.co.uk/aircraft/lav9.htm

    Looks as though the markings have changed. Last I heard about the La9 the ship was due to dock over the weekend. I woud doubt very much it’s at Le Bourget at the moment, but there could I guess be a chance it will make Leg Ends if things go smoothly. My guess is that the Hurricane IV looks similar to the picture on the Leg Ends poster.

    June 9, 2003 at 12:08 pm in reply to: P51d= Twilight Tear #2112849
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    Very good point about the Hastings, it seemed to be ‘loved’ by the IWM, having been lovingly restored and then kept in the warm for years afterwards. However suddenly it must have fallen out of favour and became deposited outside.

    I am told the P47 was in France at La Ferte Alais for the weekend, can’t comment on the TF51, but the Hurricane is still receiving the loving attention of Hawker Restorations, but I understand this is getting closer to completion.

    June 9, 2003 at 11:14 am in reply to: Only just FlyPast #2112867
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    Originally posted by Moggy C

    I think we should have them back, even if this means scrapping the entire RAF and Army helicopter fleet.

    Moggy

    What a fantastic idea, A10’s have much more character than an egg beater ever will.

    June 9, 2003 at 10:42 am in reply to: Only just FlyPast #2112900
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    We had a lovely show from these A10’s on Saturday afternoon over in deepest Norfolk. They gave us a a couple of passes at around 1000 feet followed by then returning 5 mins later playing around overhead whilst they waited their turn to go over to Mildenhall with the 2 para dropping Hercs who were gaining height overhead and the KC135, F15, F16 formation that passed 2 miles or so south of us.

    Certainly brightened up the day.

    June 7, 2003 at 10:59 pm in reply to: Great news!!! #2113117
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    Concorde used to display in the late 80’s. Be nice to see another one about.

    June 7, 2003 at 12:18 am in reply to: Outside the TFC hangar this morning #2113265
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    I can appreciate the length of time a rebuild takes, having at times been involved in restorations and also the money soaked up into it. I personally would love to see the Beaufighter fly and would applaud TFC and it’s engineers for having the courage to tackle such a beast. I would rather it takes another 10 years if it means it will fly at the end of the day

    June 6, 2003 at 11:35 pm in reply to: Outside the TFC hangar this morning #2113307
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    Originally posted by Moggy C
    Amazing what you find isn’t it?

    And quite a few of the pubs have a treasured aviation connection. There’s even one called the Flying Fortress which I have yet to visit.

    Moggy

    You’ve never tried the Flying Fortress Moggy? Not a bad pub as they go, beer is good, or was last time I went there

    June 6, 2003 at 10:56 pm in reply to: RAF Manston. #2113341
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    At least she is still in the UK, can’t wait to see her energe from storage one day. Is she still under the same ownership?

    June 6, 2003 at 10:52 pm in reply to: RAF Manston. #2113348
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    In that case it’s not a million miles from me. Any idea if anything is being done to it these days? I followed this project with some interest at Southend many years ago.

    June 6, 2003 at 10:11 pm in reply to: RAF Manston. #2113380
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    Does anybody know whether the Cadman brothers A26 Invader is still stored in one of the hangers there. It must be 10 years since I saw it there, but I’m not aware of it moving on.

    June 6, 2003 at 12:37 pm in reply to: TFC Sea Fury #2113542
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    Stallion 51 will teach you to wheel the aircraft on. I am not a pilot but have good friends who are and who operate tailwheel aircraft from grass strips with no problem by 3 pointing them. I suppose the American theory is that by wheeling it on you still maintain some forward vision, whereas 3 pointing a warbird would mean you loose all forward vision. Of course in many cases in the US space isn’t a problem at airfelds, it is often a different matter over here.

    I know which method I’d rather sit through on landing thanks, the one that means you can stop before the end wth the aircraft the right way up.

    June 6, 2003 at 12:06 pm in reply to: An Open Invitation To My Friends Here #2113564
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    I see no reason why I wouldn’t be able to be there, I am away all weekend but back on the Monday.

    June 6, 2003 at 11:42 am in reply to: TFC Sea Fury #2113573
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    The Sea Fury is a big heavy aircraft which will go over awfully quickly when the time comes. Looking at the damage to the fin I’m not sure that even with the stock cockpit confguration Paul would have been saved. unfortunately we will never know one way or the other.
    One thing which could of helped however was if he had 3 pointed the landing rather than wheeling it on, at least then the tail would have been down before it started to sink in. It’s all very well to be wise after the event however.

    June 5, 2003 at 10:24 pm in reply to: TFC Sea Fury #2113772
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    That may well be the case with the Sea Fury Digby, hence why the 2nd seat in G-EEMV wasn’t used towards the end of it’s career in the UK. I know that in the case of the Mustang you have to prove that the strength is still there.

    We only need to look at the mess made of Elmer Ward’s Bearcat when it force landed a few years back to see what happens if you cut too much away.

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