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  • October 3, 2006 at 5:32 pm in reply to: The way we were – c1970's colour #1266186
    Tony Woods
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    My notes say it was WD413 / G-BFIR on 27.8.78 when the u/c collapsed following a brake systems failure. Rebuilt at Castle Donington. Flying again by 8.80. Now G-VROE with Air Atlantique

    August 8, 2006 at 8:01 pm in reply to: Kenley dig postponed #1260990
    Tony Woods
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    Thanks Mark – the Spitfire shot gives me a good view of the ground falling away. I am pretty sure of the location now. Cheers

    August 8, 2006 at 6:15 pm in reply to: Kenley dig postponed #1261154
    Tony Woods
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    I know Kenley well and often take a walk around the perimeter. Was the dump at the NE end of the field ? The location is not clear but I assume it was away from the main base.

    September 20, 2005 at 1:44 pm in reply to: Help with Search for lost WW1 Movie #1384819
    Tony Woods
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    I think it was “Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies” (1973). Cliff Robertson was in it. I have not seen it and I do not believe it is available on video / DVD

    August 31, 2005 at 12:26 pm in reply to: P-51D-5-NA G-MRLL #1418851
    Tony Woods
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    My apologies for my error. G-INFO does quote the c/n as 109-27154. I need a new pair of specs I think.

    August 12, 2005 at 3:16 pm in reply to: Tiger Moth N-9191 Info please #1346577
    Tony Woods
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    N9191 became G-ALND on 12.4.49. It crashed at Panshanger on 8.3.81 seriously injuring the pilot. It was for restoration with Arrow Air Services but has not flown since. It was registered with the current owner in Abergevenny on 1.2.90 and was reported on rebuild in 1996. Hope this is of some help.

    August 12, 2005 at 2:34 pm in reply to: Book Help please…. #1346603
    Tony Woods
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    Both the Phelps and the Cheesman books are for sale on Abebooks.co.uk. Worth a look.

    July 24, 2005 at 2:35 pm in reply to: Tiger Moth G-BINH info wanted please #1375543
    Tony Woods
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    An earlier incident to G-BINH – Spun off the top of a roll whilst doing low level aerobatics at Swanton Morley on 10.4.81. The aircraft was badly damaged in the subsequent crash and the two persons on board suffered major injuries. Evidently rebuilt and flying by 1984.

    July 24, 2005 at 2:21 pm in reply to: Tiger Moth G-BINH info wanted please #1375560
    Tony Woods
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    G-BINH c/n 17371 ex VT-DOW, HU-488. Lost power on take-off at Shipdham on 19-6-84. Struck wire fence and overturned, damaging the wings. Rebuild planned at that time. Was owned by Arrow Air Services Ltd.

    July 24, 2005 at 1:37 pm in reply to: Mayflower Air Services #1375729
    Tony Woods
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    I see 2 copies on Abebooks for £28 each and one on Amazon for £50. They are overpriced to my mind. I will keep on looking for you.

    July 22, 2005 at 3:15 am in reply to: Photo puzzle #1379461
    Tony Woods
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    Anson 1 G-AMDA now at Duxford ?

    June 12, 2005 at 8:19 pm in reply to: Taxiing accident at Le Bourget – Yak3 vs Falcon 900 #1344680
    Tony Woods
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    The photo of the damaged Yak-3 shows D-FLAK as recently shown in the May 2005 Pilot.

    May 25, 2005 at 8:36 pm in reply to: Luton Minor Piccies #1376243
    Tony Woods
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    LA-5A Major

    My notes say that Luton LA-5A Major G-AYVN (PFA 1204) was first flown at Staverton on 24.7.73. It sadly crashed near Barton on 31.5.81 with two fatalities. Witnesses reported that the engine was misfiring ( Continental C90) and that the wings appeared to fall off.

    It is great to see posts on these type of aircraft – they also are part of the rich tapestry of historic aviation. More please.

    April 15, 2005 at 4:21 pm in reply to: The Blue Max #1353598
    Tony Woods
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    The MS.230 used in the Blue Max was indeed EI-ARG (1049) flown by Derek Piggott I believe. Ex F-BGMR. It became G-BJCL with Stephen Grey on 22.7.81 and was exported to Kermit Weeks as N230MS after work by PPS in 10.87. Cancelled on 27.1.88. I believe it was damaged in Hurricane Andrew on 24.8.92. It was powered by a 250hp Salmson 9ab

    March 15, 2005 at 8:19 pm in reply to: Everything but the Flak – Help please! #1399443
    Tony Woods
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    I was just about to make a similar response. My paperback copy is complete I misunderstood the original post. I think there were photos in the hardback version which I have not seen. Anybody with scans of those ? Thanks

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