If the weather is halfway in the frame (cloud base over quite low/vis above quite close) and the a/c is fit to fly(+pilot) I will bring a bigmunk up from Bos.
Also may give a local a jolly if I got one on the WCML!!!!
Another chance to see!!!!
The difference being that from 1940/1961 we were not bombarded with constant repeats of events as we are now, so to be reminded was notable.
Not as today when everything is repeated every ten minutes.
XS178
Mick, re the above a/c I purchsed it from Global and sold it to Rob Edginton in Launceston Tasmania where we shipped it after derig at Cosford.
I cangive you fuller details if you pm me.
Out of interest Robs group raced it in the Tasmanian air races a year or so later, I have lost touch with him, he was a nice bloke.
XS178
Mick, re the above a/c I purchsed it from Global and sold it to Rob Edginton in Launceston Tasmania where we shipped it after derig at Cosford.
I cangive you fuller details if you pm me.
Out of interest Robs group raced it in the Tasmanian air races a year or so later, I have lost touch with him, he was a nice bloke.
John Green
John
look to your right shoulder you will see Phil Cartwright, and countless millions more of the same mind. Just by saying that everybody should be equal will not make it happen.
Of course if you state the truth in these politically correct times there is no doubt that the full weight of the deluded destroyers of society as we once knew it will land on you, and it wont be a three pointer!!
Many years ago when i went out of the “office” it was to sort out theives and vagabonds, the ladies went out to shoplifters and other much more delicate matters that were best dealt with by a female. These days you will do well to see male or female “out of the office” as they are busy filling forms or drawing up new “Targets”
John with regard to comments you may get on this forum the best bet is take plenty of no notice, and if you want take a look at an informed up todate interesting forum without the point scoring “Fox2” is somthing special.
Happy landings, Regards PC
Ejection seat trial dummy???? Why? Its not April the first yet, is it? This thread is a serious waste of time unless the poster needs help!
Thank you and good night.
It wor abaht a deep freud mahs bah me mon!!
It wor abaht a deep freud mahs bah me mon!!
Propstrike your last post is quite revealing. Now with all filters set at max (including acid) you may find the back of beyond in the wilderness that is south Shropshire, an enjoyable place to visit.
If you wished to visit Cosford museum you could get on a train at Euston, change at Wolverhampton and get off at RAF Cosford with a short walk to the museum. It would almost be like commuting! Whilst walking the few hundred yards look to the north west to see the distant Shropshire hills, worth the journey on their own.
Apologies for my rather short response this morning i was tired and emotional!!
The only problem you may have is that Shropshire is multiculturally deprived,however on the way home you could spend an hour or two in Wolverhampton which is not.It would probably be right up your avenue.
About 15 years ago we had some Chipmunk winscreens made by a man at Norton near Worcester. Problem is I can not remember his details. He also made Glider transparencies.
Happy days!!!!
F4 preservation.
What is the situation in the event of some person restoring a F4F cockpit section? No government approval, but a love of the bird?
Oh no its not!! Phil the spotter, South Bank WOLVES. My Grandson has just got GB railfreight to name a class 66 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS. I feel no problem/shame with being a spotter of Locos/Aeros, the problem is the people who denigrate anyone who does not fit their alleged superior asperations. By the way what are they? If anyone is enjoying themseves in a legal manner thats great. Unless they support albion!!!!!!!
Having been a collecter of serials for 50 years, Steam engines, Military a/c, never buses!! It amuses me to read the comments of the superior types for whom number crunchers are held in such disdain.
Throughout life we meet people who dont adhere to the rules, step over the boundary rope, to get a better shot and really are a pain. However the majority of crunchers are no problem. If they are sort them out, eject them, tell them their fortune.
I am a spotter, I fly, I love a/c, and if anybody has the same interests they are OK.
And to the bleaters about crunchers, to coin a US term IYDFYAS
Keep on crunching!!!!!
Posting pics.
With regard to pictures of Hunters/ JPs, Hawks at Brawdy If anyone is local to Catthorpe A14/M6/M1Junction, and can guide me in how to post pictures I have a few that may be of interest to the forum! With regard to computers I Haven,t. got a clue. The bait being I will buy you a beer as I own the Cherry Tree In Catthorpe, which is in the GBG for the last 5 years. Also I am involved in the restoration of 37+86 Which is going to be a stunner!!!!!