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    The Big Fat Aeroplane Video Thread!

    in Jim's Place

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    Wonderful stuff, what a beauty! It's funny, the G-12 looks better in the flesh than any photograph or colour-plate would suggest. I also think this version of the swastika is a better alternative to either nothing or the modern German flag.

    The test pilot Charlie Brown, is one of the highest timed 109 pilots around and a serving RAF officer; how ironic! [emoji38] Tom and I have also flown with him in a Stearman… I'm sure we've mentioned that story one or two (hundred) times.

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    Dunkirk - Christopher Nolan Film Coming 2017

    in Jim's Place

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    We spoke a bit about this at Legends this year after seeing some of the aircraft involved in the filming. I for one cannot wait for this! 

     

    Here's the teaser trailer:

     

    Here's a good thread on the aerial filming activity:

    http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?139057-Dunkirk-film-Merged-for-general-updates-and-chat

     

    And here's the IMDB entry, looking like top rate cast (ignoring the hairy one from that crap popband):

    http://gb.imdb.com/title/tt5013056/

     

     

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    Herne Bay Airshow - 14Th August

    in Jim's Place

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    Perhaps I should have said 'possibly', meh. It's still almost an hour from me and I live in Kent! Would be splendid to see you there though Nick old fruit, I'm sure I could also sort a bed for the night should you wish to delay the return oop north.

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    A Little Bit Of History

    in Jim's Place

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    Thanks Ovy, that was an interesting read; I had no idea just how much change your nation has seen over the past century.

    Like Pooka says, we 'westerners' often take things for granted, stability etc.

     

    It was a pleasure meeting you and Maddy at DUX, I'm just sorry we didn't get enough time to have a proper chat.

     

    S~ mate

    The Future Of Airshows In The U.k

    in Jim's Place

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    As we all know, since the tragic events of Shoreham last August, things will never be the same again for airshows in the UK.

     

    First reports coming in of the opening shows of the season from pilots and crowds alike are painting a picture of stale, over-regulated displays. And with organisers having to stump up a lot more cash in the way of regulatory costs imposed by the CAA, most of the small to medium shows have already pulled out of the calendar. (The revisions to CAP 403 have been discussed at length here: http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71656)

     

    An account from Peter Teichman, owner/operator/pilot of the Hangar 11 Collection based at North Weald:

    The first few airshows of the new world, post Shoreham era under the new CAA regs have taken place. I opened the first show of the season at Old Warden last Sunday on a super clear day and that went very well. Have to say that I had to alter my display radically to abide by the new regulations and it all seemed a little far away but hey, this is the new world we are living in - https://www.facebook.com/Hangar11Collection/?fref=ts

     

    Also from one of the most experienced aerobatic pilots in the UK:

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    One particular discussion that has saddened me the most is the prospect of a future without airshows at our beloved Duxford. http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=15&p=723257#p723257

     

    We saw early signs of this last year when the September show was constantly being interrupted due to traffic build up on the M11. With the regulations as they are now, DX may struggle to put on a 'safe' show as deemed by the CAA. 

     

    It's been mooted the reason we cannot yet book September airshow tickets, could simply be that there may not be one.

    Ticket sales for the May display have been slow and I see Legends is still not sold out...

     

     

    I hate to be the prophet of doom, but this is even more reason to enjoy Legends this year, it could very well be the last we see at Duxford.

     

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    Our Clod Server: Changes To The Currently Running Mission

    in IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz and Desert Wings: Tobruk

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    Hi Dan, many thanks for your kind words and don't worry, your English is far better than my Romanian!  :thumbsu:

    Glad to hear you are getting use out of our Server, it seems to be quite popular and we are happy to be part of keeping this great community and sim alive.

     

    Although technically free to use by all, it does of course incur costs for us, so if you like what we are offering and want to see the server running for a long time, perhaps you'd consider making a donation (however big or small) at some point.

    http://dangerdogz.com/forums/donate/

     

    Happy Landings and welcome to Clod!  :salute:

    The Big Fat Aeroplane Video Thread!

    in Jim's Place

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    Saw this years ago on some airshow pictures forum, seems he's still going with it which is good.

    Not a 'real' Spitfire per se, but this Allison powered 1:1 scale Mk.IX(ish) home build is a worthy effort.

    Far better than any of those ghastly 'Spitfire' Mk.26s that plague the land, I have to admire the guy.

     

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