‘All the representative equipment’ – load a suitable bomb load -arm the guns strip out any equipment such as GPS which isn’t representative – repaint in matt paint where would you like to stop?
Who is the ‘we’ when you say ‘we’ don’t wear head protection as a rule? I have seen plenty of Moth pilots wearing helmets -plenty of warbird pilots wearing helmets – what value you put on your brain is entirely down to your own judgement.
An analysis of how many people have been A) protected by helmets or B) Not protected by wearing a helmet in many walks of life is going to be quite strong in the
‘B’ department. The FAA ran a successful safety campaign in the late 1940’s showing
a number of carrier accidents and the crews getting out alive having worn head protection . I have a feeling your views are somewhat bucking the trend.
Please note the “as a one off” part of the original ‘suggestion’ offered David.
I don’t think there was anything contained in the original comment either suggesting arming guns, loading bombs, removal of non-period equipment, removing obvious safety equipment or re-painting in a matt finish……… please allow me to pick up and pass your rattle back into your pram :p
“the we don’t” refered mostly to the larger part of the general aviation community pilots, who as far as I can see don’t in large numbers wear protective headgear. There are obvious merits in the regular wearing of helmets in certain aeroplanes performing certain types of function. Protective headgear aboard airliners may have saved a few lives over the years, even in supermarkets on Christmas eve, but its not going to happen. Getting away from the point again.
Please forgive me for making such a ridiculous and wholey unsafe suggestion that it would be nice to see the BBMF climb aboard PA474 and perform a flypast in period flying gear. Maybe she should be grounded if its that dangerous.
I will continue to stand in the corner facing the corner with my pointed (safety) hat on until further notice…..
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