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.
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Gnat is from NW. They’ve just been working it up again.
Great shots. Really like the Aerostars one!
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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!
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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.
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Here are a couple of pics of the G59 from the 2000 Legends.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Glad you had a good day on your home patch. Nice pics, as usual.
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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!
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Love the one looking through the struts! Great photos, thanks for posting.
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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!)
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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.
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Nice camera gun pic, Robbo. Two definites!
YR