Do you like old aircraft?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Terrordales, Apr 13, 2014.

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  1. fritt

    fritt

    Had the priv1lage of seeing Ray Hanna winding up a P-51 Mustang at West Malling Airfield just before it was de-activated. Never forgotten it as I only a few yards away when it was fired up...something I guess would not be allowed now.
     
    fritt, Aug 11, 2014
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  2. Tuesday wildchild

    Tuesday wildchild I'm a circle!

    Well Vera has had her service including fresh oil ( wonder which they use).
     
    Tuesday wildchild, Aug 11, 2014
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  3. Stan

    Stan

    Did you know the RAF will do a free flypast for you?
    http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/contacts.cfm

    Isnt that pretty amazing? Maybe the Late Bay should look into that as a camping one off? Mind you we drive German vans - would that fit in?
     
    Stan, Aug 11, 2014
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  4. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    That's right, I think it's based in Wanaka where they have the Warbirds Over Wanaka Show every Easter
    http://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/
     
    Terrordales, Aug 11, 2014
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  5. snotty

    snotty

    They used to do much the same at Middle Wallop not so long ago. Remember seeing some fellow overprime the Merlin in his Spitfire, then sit calmly cranking the starter (the approved procedure) as great flames shot out of his exhaust pipes.

    For an additional fee, the RAF will "deal" with any old German vehicles that may be present ;)
     
    snotty, Aug 11, 2014
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  6. Stan

    Stan

    no need the vans will eventually dissolve by themselves haha
     
    Stan, Aug 11, 2014
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  7. Jono1249

    Jono1249

    Jono1249, Aug 13, 2014
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  8. snotty

    snotty

    snotty, Aug 13, 2014
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  9. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    MorkC68, Aug 13, 2014
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  10. Jono1249

    Jono1249

    If I can find out when, i'll try and nip up the road and get some photos.
     
    Jono1249, Aug 13, 2014
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  11. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    that'd be great, I wish I could get but we've got a meeting at work :(
     
    MorkC68, Aug 13, 2014
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  12. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    lanc4.jpg

    lanc5.jpg
     
    Terrordales, Aug 14, 2014
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  13. snotty

    snotty

    snotty, Aug 14, 2014
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  14. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    I had a bit of a giggle that the RAF fitted a Gopro to the Lanc :D
     
    Terrordales, Aug 14, 2014
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  15. Jono1249

    Jono1249

    How else did they film 'The Dambusters'?
     
    Jono1249, Aug 14, 2014
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  16. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    Good point, no CGI in those days
     
    Terrordales, Aug 14, 2014
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  17. alanchester

    alanchester

    Today we had a flyover from the company spitfire. Griffon powered, which is sweet but not as good a soundtrack as the Merlin.

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    Just got this hanger pic in email today.

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    alanchester, Aug 14, 2014
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  18. Red Kite

    Red Kite

    Lucky enough to see both lancasters plus the 2 BoBMF spitfires at Eastbourne air show today. An awesome sight combined with the soundtrack of 10 merlin engines.
     
    Red Kite, Aug 14, 2014
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  19. Jono1249

    Jono1249

    They're on the BBC news parked up at Biggin Hill at the moment.
     
    Jono1249, Aug 15, 2014
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  20. Jono1249

    Jono1249

    @tuesday_wildchild / @Terrordales / @MorkC68
    If you are on acebook check out 'RAF banter and bullocks what' site. They have some great videos, photos and humour.
    (it's a 'o' not a 'U')
     
    Jono1249, Aug 15, 2014
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