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  • in reply to: North Weald…. Saturday #1431317
    YakRider
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    Close up they all looked immaculate. I particularly liked the silver one ‘822’. It was also interesting to see how much the bigger engine is set back against the fire wall on the last one – makes it look quite dumpy in comparison. Thanks to everyone who flew in to NW to make it a memorable day on Saturday.

    YR

    in reply to: Margate 19/06 Pics #1431793
    YakRider
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    Gnat is from NW. They’ve just been working it up again.

    Great shots. Really like the Aerostars one!

    YR

    in reply to: Don't you just hate it when people do this? #1432345
    YakRider
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    Well said MOTF. Plenty of other goodies to photograph. They flew out after the show, a good photo opportunity then, I would have thought.

    From the other side, I remember a flight we did in the Bulldog at NW during the Air Britain fly-in last year. We were sitting in the aircraft doing the post-flight paper work when a number of spotters came into the revetment. We asked them if they’d like to have a close look at or even sit in the aircraft. “Oh, no,” one of them said, “we only want the registrations.” With that, they swept off in to the next revetment.

    We got out and put the covers on!

    YR

    in reply to: North Weald Fly-In #1339273
    YakRider
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    Probably Jumpin Jacques. It was out to the east for a while. It’s the Air Britain fly in over the weekend. Had eight Stearmans today and a rare Navion. Mostly GA types, though rather than heavy metal! Not sure of entrance fees as I get in for free as a Squadron member, about a tenner I think. The Spit should be flying tomorrow.

    YR

    in reply to: TFC Fiat G59 #1339607
    YakRider
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    Here are a couple of pics of the G59 from the 2000 Legends.

    YR

    in reply to: Pictures from Duxford (friday 17th June) #1339806
    YakRider
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    Nice one of the Cat’s power checks with the props in synch! Work must be such a chore, Darren, you obviously needed that beer!

    YR

    in reply to: North Weald at the weekend #424111
    YakRider
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    I’ll be there on Saturday. Not sure about Sunday as Kemble beckons!

    I’m hoping to get a replacement flying suit.

    YR

    in reply to: Beagle Celebration @ Shoreham 11/6/05 (20 pics) #1343505
    YakRider
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    I was hoping you would respond, Paul. Your Cranwell display scheme is unique. I tried to get Blue Section in a pic in the turns, but these digital viewfinders are not that clear when you’re being bounced about, so all I got was sky!

    YR

    in reply to: Beagle Celebration @ Shoreham 11/6/05 (20 pics) #1343619
    YakRider
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    Thanks, guys.

    Something I forgot to mention in the original posts was that one of the main reasons for the event was to hold a reunion of former Beagle employees, many now of advanced years, from both the Shoreham and Rearsby factories. There were a great many there with their families, still very passionate about the aircraft they produced.

    G-ARRM, the B206X prototype, which is owned by Brooklands Museum and until recently was with the Bristol Aero Collection at Kemble, is now back where she began. The intention is to start restoration in the hangar where she was built, and she is expected to remain on loan at Shoreham for at least five years.

    YR

    in reply to: Cosford Airshow – The Historics #1344160
    YakRider
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    Glad you had a good day on your home patch. Nice pics, as usual.

    YR

    in reply to: Beagle Celebration @ Shoreham 11/6/05 (20 pics) #1345685
    YakRider
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    It was there looking in remarkably restorable condition, there were also several manufacturers’ models in the terminal building, sadly I omitted to photograph them. Mea culpa!

    YR

    in reply to: Air to Air photos of bucker, PT17 and T6 #1345861
    YakRider
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    Love the one looking through the struts! Great photos, thanks for posting.

    YR

    in reply to: Old Crow @ NW, Friday 10/6/05 #1345867
    YakRider
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    Neal, not sure about Cosford. From what was being said yesterday, I think it will be over here for several weeks, but I don’t know what airshows it has bookings for. (Presumably Leg Ends!)

    YR

    in reply to: Beagle Celebration @ Shoreham 11/6/05 (20 pics) #1346094
    YakRider
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    Here are some pics of the formation, one of the unique Bullfinch prototype and a Miles Hawk. I also had a very interesting chat with Ken Wallis, a thoroughly amazing gentleman! Not brilliant A2As because I was shooting through the canopy. An excellent day all round.

    YR

    in reply to: Caption competition #424919
    YakRider
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    Nice camera gun pic, Robbo. Two definites!

    YR

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