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BluBear

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  1. The famous Navy ace has passed away aged 96.

    Those that have been to Duxford will recall that the TFC F6F is painted in his colours (some reports suggest there are parts of his original aircraft included in the restoration).

     

    An interesting article here, especially the part where he was almost dropped from the Navy! What might never have been...

     

    http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/history-up-close/might-famous-navy-ace/?pid=481

     

    RIP Sir, Blue Skies. 

    :salute:

  2. Just read this fantastic article posted over at Keypublishing about the warbird pilot Brian Smith.

    http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/12/11/aviation-profile-brian-smith/

     

    "Some of you will be familiar with Brian for his exploits flying World War Two fighter aircraft with the Old Flying Machine Company, The Fighter Collection, Historic Flying Ltd and others.

    His warbird displays are flown with the "Hanna spirit" and most recently, he has been putting on superb routines in the Hawk 75, Bearcat, Corsair and Spitfire, amongst others.

    The article looks at how Brian got involved in the aviation world via the Tiger Club, leading into his association with Neil Williams and Ray Hanna, the latter of whom facilitated Brian's entry to the warbird scene when he invited him to join OFMC.

    Brian discusses at length his time flying with OFMC and TFC, amongst many other things including his work on OFMC's film/television productions, comparing the various marks of Spitfire, comments on flying numerous warbirds and leading the 16-ship Spitfire sequence at Duxford in 2010."

     

     

     

     

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