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October 10, 2010 at 11:02 pm in reply to: What do these do on a Corsair? #1112427

Frazer Nash
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God Almighty, it’s obvious! American plane, therefore: one cigar dispenser, one black cawfee dispenser, and one hot air outlet.

October 6, 2010 at 8:26 am in reply to: Why Do The British And Kiwi's Dress Up In Old Uniforms? #1117837

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If a young’un walked up to a reenactor wearing a DFC at an airshow and asked what it was, I’d like to think the uniform wearer could regale the wee one with tales of bravery and the history behind the ribbon. Much like a talking museum exhibit?

Oh, and Kev…the only reason our ancestors stole those loaves of bread was so they could get away from the lousy weather and warm beer.:)

October 6, 2010 at 7:09 am in reply to: Why Do The British And Kiwi's Dress Up In Old Uniforms? #1117921

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Dunno bout that….have a look at the numbers of vintage car and bike clubs, the Art Deco Society, Old Melbourne Gaol and Ned Kelly, the Geelong Wooden Boat Festival…….and that’s just Victoria. Tassie makes its living from its convict past via the amazing (and bloody spooky) Port Arthur settlement. Maybe we just don’t advertise it as much? Too laid back and low-key, or something.

October 5, 2010 at 11:10 pm in reply to: Industrial action, British aircraft industry, WWII? #1118152

Frazer Nash
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You Frazer Nash, are probably reading these posts in Australian and can get Proctor’s drift. I’m reading them in English and they hurt my eyes.

Ha! I rather like that, must remember it for future occasions! Very well put.

Right. Down to the pub??

October 5, 2010 at 10:58 am in reply to: Industrial action, British aircraft industry, WWII? #1119076

Frazer Nash
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[QUOTE frankly nothing you have said so far has made any significant contribution to this thread. You have been and are becoming increasing offensive and irrelevant.[/QUOTE]

I think the same can be said of more than a few within this thread. May I respectfully request a mod closes it? It’s obvious that folks are misunderstanding, becoming upset and going on the defensive in a way that spoils the usual mood that flows through this site.

October 2, 2010 at 9:02 am in reply to: Industrial action, British aircraft industry, WWII? #1122255

Frazer Nash
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from the safety of several thousand miles, and 70 years, you feel qualified to comment on war conditions
Edgar (retired working class)

I have to say Edgar, I’m getting the distinct impression the only poster guilty of snide and smug comments is you. Proctor is completely entitled to put his views forward, regardless of how far away he is. I’m not completely sure why you are flatly refusing to recognise the true meaning behind his comments: I understood it perfectly right from the word go. Believe me, there is no attack on the UK civilian workers of 1940, so get off your soapbox.

And maybe be a tad less ‘holier than thou’.

Matt Morgan
Union Organiser
Shop Steward
United Firefighters’ Union (Victorian Branch)

October 1, 2010 at 7:01 am in reply to: YAM's Halifax #1123945

Frazer Nash
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I personally think all old aircraft should be scrapped and melted down to make Toyotas……………

September 29, 2010 at 1:49 am in reply to: The XH558 Discussion Thread (merged) #1127011

Frazer Nash
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The mention of heartstrings and television (not in the same post) struck a chord. Is it so hard for the Vulcan folks to raise funds because the media are not concentrating on the Cold War and its effect on Britain? WW2, the Battle of Britain, the Lanc dropping poppies and the very iconic Spitfire are what’s being pushed to the general public.

September 28, 2010 at 11:09 am in reply to: The XH558 Discussion Thread (merged) #1128745

Frazer Nash
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With my atrophied intellect, I feel I have to say the Vulcan is possibly one of the ugliest aircraft I’ve ever seen. And who is it an iconic aircraft to? Is it the general public, or just a number of aviation enthusiasts? And why? Sitting safely in my armchair here in Australia, not lifting a finger to help, I felt I could see the Vulcan was being run on something less substantial than a shoestring budget. It seemed that every issue of Flypast I opened carried a story that ‘unless X amount was raised by this time next week, everything was going to go down the pan.’ It was almost as if there was precisely no long-term strategy for the aircraft, and they would merely run their cash reserves down until they had to stop work and then try and raise funds again. Quite remarkable. Is this ringing true, or have I missed the point?

September 27, 2010 at 11:12 am in reply to: Where did Dakotas go to die? #1129840

Frazer Nash
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I was under the impression Dakotas never die!!

September 26, 2010 at 12:46 am in reply to: If Tools Could Talk.. #1131705

Frazer Nash
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I think the mods should clamp down on this thread………..

September 20, 2010 at 3:51 am in reply to: Bomber Movie #1140879

Frazer Nash
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Kirsten Dunst as Anna-Luisa? Oh…alright then.

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September 20, 2010 at 1:17 am in reply to: Bomber Movie #1140906

Frazer Nash
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…..(can’t remember if she was RAD or BDM)

She was a RAD lass.

September 19, 2010 at 2:25 am in reply to: Bomber Movie #1142384

Frazer Nash
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Rachael Stirling as Ruth Lambert………preferably with no clothes on.

July 4, 2010 at 1:35 pm in reply to: old biplane – but which one? #1091763

Frazer Nash
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Just had a look at the history of the Ecuador Air Force, going by the Province of Napo and what looks like the EAF roundel!

The EAF did use Gabardini Monoplanes, but I couldn’t find a mention of the training biplane. However, record-keeping in a 1920’s Ecuadorian province might have a few gaps in it.

Good call, though! I think you’re spot-on with your ID.

Cheers, Matt
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