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Would appear it is a prototype
http://www.unusuallocomotion.com/album/semi-tracked-vehicles/bvsm-80-tracked-wheeled-vehicle.html
Mike
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If they have tyres on do not use heat.
It is liable to get you seriously injured or worse.
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Mike
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An avro anson flying around bruton but I didnt think there were any flying in this area? It looked grey in colour with red flashes on the tail and wings any ideas?
Most likely not an Anson then.
I believe there are 2 airworthy examples.
Shuttleworth's Blue one (technically an Avro 19)
Air Atlantique Classic Flight's Silver one with yellow wing flashes
Now we are going to have to work out what you saw.
Mike
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I do not count Freelander's as Land Rovers.
A Disco is, well was half way there.
Range Rovers have long past there original roots so wust be totally discounted.
There is only one real Land Land Rover. and they have not really changed that much, be it Series or Defender or whatever.
Cannot understand how somebody raves about the Series 2/"a and slates the Series 3. After all they were not exactly much different.
I like my Series 3, but then I prefer the looks of a Series truck to the later ones. Something to do with the srt back radiator.
I prefer LWB to SWB, again a personal thing
Yes you need to maintain them, as you do all cars.
Some people seem to forget this with modern cars.
The best this is I can fix it with simple tools and a set of hammers.
The only computer needed is for ordering parts, when required.
None of this taking it to the garage to be told it with cost £50 to plug the computer in before we even tell you what is wrong, assuming the computer knows (been there done that) upon which the answer is to throw expensive parts at it in the hope it cures the problem.
Real Land Rovers were built for a purpose, which does not involve shopping, and they did it. My father used to use one on a farm to spray, harrow and other stuff.
A lot of people seem to slate them because they are comparing them to a modern car of newer design.
Ask them to bring there modern car back in 20-30 years. Your Land Rover will be there but there car will be long gone.
Mike
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Interesting one.
My only experience of wearing a uniform was 4-5 years in the ATC.
But we were taught to wear it correctly and respectfully.
When out at shows I do not wear any a uniform, I am more into the mechanical things.
I would however wear one if the occasion dictated, but would want to wear it with some form of correctness such that I was respecting those who actually wore one in anger. I would however draw the line at rank, unit badges and most definitely medals. These are things I feel are only appropriate it you served and earned them.
However I also feel there are occasions when the wearing of these could be deemed appropriate such as re-enactments where the wearing could be deemed to serves a purpose.
In reality if worn in an appropriate manner and context it should not be an issue.
If however it is to deceive or gain personally I believe it is wrong.
Back to the gentleman in question, he may not fully understand the implications of what he is doing and why it might offend. We do not know the circumstances behind him having the uniform, insignia and medal. They may well have belonged to a family member and he thinks he is doing them an honor by wearing it.
Alternatively he might just need educating, as he does not really know the full story.
Maybe he thinks it is cool and that he does not look like a wally. (my opinion)
Mike
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Never mind two new carriers being made but no aircraft to fly off them
Almost correct.
The Royal Navy technically have some carrier aircraft they could use.(sort of)
2 Swordfish
1 Sea Fury
1 Sea Hawk
Mike
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Indeed since 2008 it has become a massive show, I just happened to be in Bournemouth on the Sunday either 2008 or 2009 not knowing in advance about the show. If Shoreham show was not already happening to piggy-back the displays onto I doubt this show would have started.
While the show brings in big money to the local economy unlike say Southport show there is no entry fee which of course brings the crowds but I do wonder how the displays are funded.
There is a rather simple answer to that. gleaned from listening to the commentary.
There was a lot of "brought to your courtesy of So and So"
They also get money from businesses that want there name plastered across the website an in the official program.
Many will be local as you say it drags the punters in big time so all benefit in someway
Of course there are the benefits of having it coincide with Shoreham. Did Bournemouth Saturday and Shoreham Sunday in 2008.
It also has the added benefit of RN Ships and a Marine beach invasion
There was only one disappointment this year. Tickets to visit HMS York were sold out by the time I got there.
Oh well maybe next year.
Mike
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Great looking event there, thanks for sharing.
Just one thing the Blue Angels use the F18 Hornet
The Thunderbirds use the F16 Fighting Falcon
Mike
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Thanks for the info
Mike
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The line up changed on a daily basis. The Venom only appeared on the program on Saturday (had the iPhone app)
Which Spit was with the BBMF on the Friday as I saw them come in around 6.15 and I am convinced it had changed on Saturday.
Are we sure the Sea Vixen was out on a paperwork issue alone. This way have had something to do with things.
Mike
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Some good pics there and interesting aircraft.
ID'd most and seen the type before. This one seems new to me what is it?
Might have to head North for some aircraft action on the future to catch a few different ones.
Mike
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I spent the weekend at my mums, which is about 10 miles from the airshow and we saw the vulcan and the BBMF.
The did an improptu flypast heading towards the isle of wight.
The BBMF were parked up at Bournemouth. They did their forming up out the IoW way nefore running in.
The Vulcan ran in the same way.
Both were also displaying at Shoreham so would have had to head off that way.
On the Sunday the weather stopped the Ming walkers getting there and the parachute team, so the BBMF came out a bit earlier, so probably had some time to kill before Shoreham.
Mike
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Have been here but what I mean is that it just started as a weekend bash and then within a matter of years it has become massive. :-D
Yes I see what you mean now. It has turned into a bit of a monster, but appeared to be very well run and a friendly atmosphere.
You have it all to look forward to with A&E:D
Mike
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Flipping heck Mike - that looked fantastic!!! I am not too sure where this event came from as it seems to have just happend over night but it is certainly one for the calender.
Said on the radio today that it brought in over 25 million to the local economy - that's a cracking result.
And thanks for sharing the images!
Jack
Where you been?
Its a 4 day event that has run annually since 2008.
I can well believe it brought that much in, Saturday was absolutely heaving between the 2 piers.
Mike
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Who runs/flys the 109?
I believe this one is operated by The Aircraft Restoration Company
http://www.arc-duxford.co.uk/aircraft/buchon/
There is another in desert colours.
Mike
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Oh yes before I forget and get chastised for it.
There was the small matter of something that is celebrating it's 60th anniversary.
Is big loud and V shaped
The Avro Vulcan
Mike
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For those who like things helicoptor we got
The Army Lynx. - Watching that thing pull loops and back flips is something else.
The Navy's Blackcats Lynx display team - Some close formation flying there.
And The RAF brought along a Chinook - might be big but it can pull some moves.
Mike
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Then of course some of our more modern favourites.
The Red Arrows - Only seven now!
Solo Hawk - nice paint job
" Tornado GR4's - literally ripping the air apart.
HMS Severn - Intercepting the rebel boat from the marine landing (missed off first post)
Mike
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Of course there were displays by other oldies including the BBMF, Venom, Hunter "Miss Demeanour"
Mike
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Yes I know it was an Air Festival so I suppose we better get airborne.Part of the display included a re-enactment of the rescue of a downed pilot. Saturday was OK but weather made a change to Sunday's programme
This featured a brave parachutist who had to get wet.
The Catalina would come along to get him but was driven off by a fighter enter one faux 108 pano Buchon) which got seen off by a Spitfire IX (MH434) and a P51 Mustang (Ferocious Frankie) who then put on a close formation display. Of course whilst this is all going on the parachutist is picked up by HSL 102.
Mike
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Spend the weekend down at the Air Festival this year. Arrived Friday and had a beer outside to the sound and sight of a Spitfire, what more can one want.
It was not just in the air there was a Royal Navy presence with HMS York, RFA Mounts Bay and HMS Severn anchored offshore.
The beach also got "stormed" by the Marines.
Yes Saturday was a nice warm sunny day, but Sunday started with fine rain and remained overcast. might not be good for people but a great help for aircraft photography on the South coast.
I know how much you lot love pictures so here are a few.
HMS York loos completely different as the sun was serring.
Mike
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There were only two Spitfires at Bournemouth yesterday - 1 with BBMF Hurricane & Lancaster and one with ME109 and P-51 so maybe it was the latter trio passing over.
Don't be mean to Rosie.
It was most definitely not a ME109 it was a Hispano Buchon
They all have Merlins anyway
Mike
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I wonder who put this idea into the minds of the Eurocrats? Vehicle manufacturers? Protecting their sales of spare parts?
That new body panel from (Insert name of manufacturer) costs a bomb?, identical one made by (Insert name of alternative manufacturer) costs 1/4 the price?
Ditto water pump? Headlight bulb?
"Sorry, can't use that one, it'll fail its MoT"
I believe I mentioned before that this would be unenforceable legislation. OOPS probably means we will get it then.
When is a new part not or a modification.
Example: A 1982 Lotus Esprit rear light cluster (in the 80s) from Lotus was £200 yet you could get the exact same part from Rover for £30. Which is genuine which is a modification. For record the difference is the Lotus had the SD1 clusters but mounted upside down on the opposite side.
Cost may not always be an issue, back in the 80s my brother needed a new distributor for a Rover V8 cost from Rover wad about £110 pounds and it was made by Lucas. Surprisingly from Lucas it was £180. He replaced it with one from an independant supplier for £35, guess what it was made by Lucas. But which is it a modification?
You better be careful as I am sure Tesco petrol is not standard and could therefore be deemed a modification.
Worse still they could deem parts from 3rd parties are acceptable, god help us Land Rover owners as they are bound to approve a certain supplier.
Mike
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Sorry, I don't know the location other than 'Northern France'. The photos came from our French dealer who assured us that it was 'British bomb'!
Steve
Many thanks for that.
Northern France would up the chances of it happening, especially if in the areas with the annual "iron harvest" of WW1 ordanance.
I do hope nobody was hurt.
It just goes to show that regardless of time, it can still come back and bite you.
I work for a civil and structural engineering consultancy and we recently had a client say why do I need a UXO/UXB assessment (cost money) as the war was years ago. There are areas that are vacant since and even if built on is no guarantee.
That bit of UXO had obviously survived landing, being dug up (possibly even built over) and only made its existance known when somebody tried to turn it into hardcore.
Mike
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Oh yes
Turn the volume up and enjoy
Mike