Friar

Dino is currently working on something that will make Spielberg wince I believe!

You were Gec, (and a fine display it was too) but due to a technical oversight on my part I forgot to put something together for you and Swep. You are such nice guys I probably could not have thought of anything anyway (have I filled in the hole I dug yet?) Cheers Friar

Many thanks for all your kind words chaps. A great air show is only as good as the pilots displaying.......... For those of you who might have missed what I was saying, here are my notes for the event...(I have removed the stuff about the planes) Dogsford Flying Schedule and notes All exhibits subject to availability.. Spitfire Scramble by all those who want to take part. - Mass take off, do a couple of figure 8 circuits and then land. Someone to lead please? Jabo? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fenrir - P38 Fenrir, in terms of trees, if BG is a solid old oak, Fenrir is but a mere sapling. The son of a life insurance salesman decided very early on that the wanted to learn to fly. His mother tells stories of him in his pram being pushed along and him lying on his back looking up at the contrails and calling "bogie high six" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Staying with the twin engine theme…… Bear (Mate of Fenrir's) - Mossie Bear is flying with us here today at Dogsford under a guest badge. Brought along by Fenrir, early suspicions that he was just an imaginary friend of Fenrir’s were dispelled when he did actually appear at Duxford last year. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FT / Kimo – BF110 AND BF109 This next display features the highly rated skills of Fool Throttle and Kimosabi. FT will be showing us one of his favorite rides the BF110. Born to parents who served within the Royal Dutch Family Private Air Transport Service, he was introduced to flying soon after leaving his private school. He signed up with a Dutch Flying Circus and started by being one of the famous “Orange-e-boom Wing Walkers” His display may take a bit longer than the others if thinks he is on long final for Caan. KIMOSABI – BF109 One of our ever growing Scandinavian contingent, although due to his desires to actually become a better pilot he has decided to become a part time dog and sneak off to some other, yes, I was surprised as well that there are other squadrons planning this game as well, squad. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sulkey - ME 323 The Dangerdogz are proud to have one of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces fly with us. Sulkey, attached to the SAS, “Spuds and Sausages” he has served meals on several fronts. On one of his last tours of duty his left over mash was loaded into catapults and fired at the enemy. They surrendered almost immediately. He is seen here today flying the strange ME323. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jediteo - P40 Jedi, another one of our Scandinavian members. Although he is a bit more special than the others. Born into the Sweedish Royal Family and sent to England to get a proper education before returning home to take over the country. Taking this task to heart he has been seen studying the moves used by other European powers in their efforts to take over countries. Jedi’s story can soon be seen when his life is being told in a new Hollywood blockbuster which will tell the story of how he came to start “Jedipedia”, the first place any one goes to find something out on the world wide web. Brad Pitt was cast to play him in the film bust was turned down for the role as he was considered to be not good looking enough to do Jedi justice. He presents here the P40. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Badaim Ki-43 (subject to availability) Badaim, or more commonly called BA, is not only a long standing dangerdog but also president of the GunClub. His arsenal is said to be huge, although comms was a bit flakey that night and I think I heard right. He is a multi skilled locksmith. He did his early training at a local medieval theme park removing chastity belts. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Guests - "Wings Of Glory" (Close Formation Spitfires) - No further information available at time of going to press. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Painless/Fruitbat (replaced at last minute by Jedi) - P51 2 of our most popular dogz next in what I am hoping to be an excellent display. Lead by Painless, a joint ops instructor, previous winner of Top Gun and rumour has it that Tom Cruise was modeled on him for the film with Dustin Hoffman “The RainMan”. Fruitbat I believe joined us from Joint ops. I am not quite sure what his day job is, it is either something to do with trees or he is a gigolo, as he is often talking about getting wood. Both are excellent pilots and are seen here with their world famous routine in the P51 “tankbuster”. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Joker" Sid has come forward in a Yak9T '43 version, Replaced at last minute by Jabo in a Sea Fury ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balbo - Anyone who wants to join in, even spectators who have not exhibited.

my details sent. many thanks. If required I can phone hotel direct to confirm my details. Cheers Friar

No problem, should be interesting to see. I'll add you to the schedule.

Dogsford Flying Schedule All exhibits subject to availability.. Spitfire Scramble by all those who want to take part. - Mass take off, do a couple of circuits and then land. Someone to lead please? Jabo? Fenir - P38 Bear (m8 of Fenir's and prospective Dog) - Mossie FT / Kimo - No details available at time of going to press Sulkey - Spitfire Zooley - Huricane Jedi - P40 Mayhem - Zero Badaim Ki-43 (subject to availability) Special Guests - "Wings Of Glory" (Close Formation Spitfires) - No further information available at time of going to press. Painless/Fruitbat - P51 Volunteer for "Joker" required in a boom and zoom ride of their choice....... Balbo - Anyone who wants to join in, even spectators who have not exhibited.

Glad to welcome him Fenrir, he may not be a dog, YET........

@ BG - Excellent post, even though I dont know him, it was still funny. @JP - Nice picture, I will look forward to discussing my work with the Priory with your wife....and the thoughtfulness that goes into giving trees as presents.. When it comes to knowing someone....YOUR THE MAN!... Salute

The map for any last minute testing / practice is attached Duxford.mis Duxford_ru.properties

PILOTS BRIEFING Please arrange to fly in and land your plane from 18:00 dogz time. Select the northern most airbase. This is an Air start. Turn 180 and Duxford should be on your nose. Land on runway heading 24. There are 2 available runways. At the end of the runway follow the double red markers to your right and park up along the flight line. You will be instructed to make your way to the take off area at the suitable time. For pilots wishing to start their display via an air start, at the appropriate time, pick your plane from the same northern airbase and make your way to either the northern or southern holding area as per instructions. There will be NO ICONS to facilitate anyone who wants to record the event. I have had a request to leave them on, so they will be on but you may turn them off on your settings if you wish (its in the control settings screen) (Map icons will be on for your plane only) COMMS Main Lobby for all general talk Allied Room for ATC when landing and taking off and holding. Also Solo displays. Axis Room (if you wish) when doing your display if in a pair so that you can concentrate. VISITORS BRIEFING Please pick a plane from the southern base. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE OFF. Via the static camera switch to the view set up at Duxford to watch the show. MORE PILOTS STILL NEEDED - ANY TAKERS FOR AN OPENING SPITFIRE SCRAMBLE? THOSE THAT ARE FLYING PLEASE PM ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT I CAN PUT A RUNNING ORDER TOGETHER

Ok chaps, "Dogsford" is this Sunday (for those that dont know, and where HAVE you been?, its our attempt at Flying Legends) I need to know who will be flying, in what and whether you require an air start or not. Also any special requirements I am proposing to run the map with NO ZUTI and NO ICONS. Please add your details here....

Yes, I have canceled FT so we are now Bedless... I plan on staying Friday and Saturday nights......already booked Friday off work........

Ok, I have just canceled my room (at no cost to me) and am therefore Bedless.... I would prefer to have a hotel rather than under canvas as I think it would be better for the socializing. I think JP's offer is a very generous one and one which we should go with. I propose, we keep this open till Tuesday of next week to get the names and then we book it. It will mean an early start on saturday morning to avoid the traffic but that is a small price to pay for good company. Tell any dog you know that does not come by the boards much that they need to put their name forward NOW...... Salute Friar

They should'nt have charged our cards Crash, so I think we can cancel and not have lost any money. I did ask if my card would be charged and they said no. I will try and call them tomorrow and ask about a block booking at my rate and see what they say, but I suspect it will be no. If they do say no, then, I think I will cancel my booking. That is going to leave us with a problem though as I think as soon as FL dates come out places get booked. Who fancies getting a large tent and camping,... Just think of the atmosphere, sitting round a camp fire, singing songs, telling stories.drinking beers........

The refurbishment of the Red Lion is starting in a few weeks and not expected to be finished till March. The guy I spoke to was not sure how many rooms they would have after the re-fit. I would expect their prices to go up as well, but surely not to those heights! I am inclined to think that the Holiday Inn is taking the piss and that we should come up with another plan

I know! This is really going to affect our trip I feel this year. I am looking around at other B&b's but they already seem to be un available. Hay Zooly, are you sure you can only get 2 in that caravan?

Nice idea Roger, Like it.......

geez Crash.....I need to make a phone call tonight to confirm. If I get it for the rate they said I'll let you know. Well............... I have just come off the phone to the hotel. Not long after I made my booking on Saturday, apparently, following some comments from some other guests who were checking out from having stayed for another show, about them wanting to book for Flying Legends the owners decided to put up the prices. The room rates ARE £145 per night ............ We need to make a quick decision on this guys..... Do we try and find another hotel / B&B, if we do we need to move quick and block book rooms. (oh, and not wanting to upset anyone but I got my room BEFORE the rates went up!, so my original post WAS correct at time of going to press....Sorry.)

Crash, Did you call the hotel direct on the number I put up?

Oooh, arn't I the popular one, FT and Fruitbat. As FT did post first, if he still wants, I would happily share. What more could a roomy ask for, new hotel, good company,.....and laptop always available......... I forgot to mention, I have booked Friday and Saturday nights, does that suit you FT? Cheers Friar

Heads Up Guys !! I have spoken to the Red Lion tonight and they are about to start refurbishment and will not know about rooms till march.... I have just booked a twin at the Holiday Inn Express. (It opened last monday!) Any one want to share?... The phone number is 01223 497 070 ( i spoke to a very nice girl called Laura (she sounded like she was getting training as well!)) Room rates are; No singles; Twin and Double £85 per night. They take card details but don't charge it until you stay Come on guys....get in there...... Some one start the clock.....

The 2011 Air Show Season - Dates Announced Date: 22nd May 2011 to 16th October 2011 Location: IWM Duxford Duxford Air Show Imperial War Museum Duxford announces dates for its 2011 air show season: Spring Air Show Sunday 22 May 2011 Flying Legends Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July 2011 The Duxford Air Show Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September 2011 Names added for Friday & Saturday Friar Fruitbat Painless Crash FT Jabo (+ 1 poss) JP ? Kimo ? Jedi ? Autumn Air Show Sunday 16 October 2011 Further information regarding themes and content for each air show will be released in due course. For further information on all events and activities at Imperial War Museum Duxford visit our website regularly and sign up to eNews.

Congratulations mate, all good stuff I'm sure!

Looks can be deceiving Jim......