delta7 Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 Here are some photos from duxford- to save bandwidth Ill only post 2 here with links to photobucket for others - hope you enjoy these [Edit] Me and tiger moth city of Winnipeg being restored me in front of Spitfire Sobering list of 8th airforce USAAF aircrew lost flying from UK Spot the small son getting thumbs up Quote
Enforcer57 Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 :!: Great shots. What's the story on the Spit in French markings? Is it a Mk9 in post war livery? And what models are the Griffin engine spits? I cant keep up with them after the mk14. And that is a great shot of the kid and the Hurri. He's gonna want copies of that when he's older. Priceless shot. God I'd love to go there someday. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted August 21, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 21, 2006 you can, july 7th, 8th 2007 the great Dogz get together, staying over if you wish at the red lion hotel. Lord and Lady BG have signed up as has Pooka. Come on over...... Quote
Blairgowrie Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 Some great pics there Dave. And a friggin Bearcat! If I remember they had a Spit 21 on display. They don't get any later than that except maybe a Spiteful. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Pooka Posted August 21, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 21, 2006 Great photos, thanks. I'd like to look at the 8th AAF list, I had an uncle who was an Engineer/Top Gunner on a B-17. He went down over France when two planes collided. I did some research and came across a gentleman from Upper Norwood (London area I think) he gave me loads of info on the plane. He also had a Chronicle from a crew member on the other plane that describes the collision. A fact that astounds me is, on the mission to bomb Chemnitz, Germany there were 1,383 bombers and 904 fighters on the mission.(06Feb44) They were stationed at Eye, England, near Diss, which is close to Norwich. If anyone would like to read the chronicle, let me know and I'll figure out, with help, how to get a copy posted or sent. Rambling, Pooka Quote
DZ9 Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 cool thanks for posting u sexy mofo! :twisted: Quote
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted August 21, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 21, 2006 Great photos, thanks. I'd like to look at the 8th AAF list, I had an uncle who was an Engineer/Top Gunner on a B-17. He went down over France when two planes collided. I did some research and came across a gentleman from Upper Norwood (London area I think) he gave me loads of info on the plane. He also had a Chronicle from a crew member on the other plane that describes the collision. A fact that astounds me is, on the mission to bomb Chemnitz, Germany there were1,383 bombers and 904 fighters on the mission.(06Feb44) They were stationed at Eye, England, near Diss, which is close to Norwich. If anyone would like to read the chronicle, let me know and I'll figure out, with help, how to get a copy posted or sent. Rambling, Pooka Sounds like a must do Pooka, you have a scanner? Nice pics Dave, don't worry about bandwidth go ahead and embed those pics (I can do it for you if you want). If your Photobucket account has a bandwidth restriction let me know and I'll put them on mine which is unlimited. Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted August 21, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 21, 2006 upper norwood is about 20 minutes from where i live! Quote
sged Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Great pics! Ey frior, I thought we had to wait with paying 'till something was anounced? I definatly will be there next year, so don't you forget about me! Quote
delta7 Posted August 22, 2006 Author Posted August 22, 2006 @Enforcer - sorry mate dont know about the spits, like you Im very rusty about the marks and variations. The one in french markings was in the restoration hanger so didnt have a plaque with details. @Rog - thanks mate could you sort this out Quote
sged Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Maybe this link will help, this site is dedicated mostly to Spitfires, with some great pics! Unfortunatmy, it's a Belgian site, but I'm happy to translate anything you want to know! http://warbirds.be/spitfire/content.php?content.1 Quote
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted August 22, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 22, 2006 @Rog - thanks mate could you sort this out Done! The roll of honour was very sobering, here are my pics from last year of it, there were a total of eight plaques and you can see just how many names are on one alone : Quote
Klinger Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Long nose Spit with bubble canopy looks sweet. But who is the guy with the smile? Nice pics Dave, ~S~. Quote
JensenPark Posted August 23, 2006 Posted August 23, 2006 July in England...perfect weather for wearing a heavy bomber jacket with fur cuffs and collar.. Isn't there ever summer there? Quote
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