T corbin Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 We got their but no fire T CORBIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Nice pics but you worried me when I read that headline .:shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Nice pics but you worried me when I read that headline .:shake: Same here - :argh::argh::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcap Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) Ditto the concerns, lol However, looking at the photos, I'm reminded of an old joke concerning aircraft... the form that the RAF use for certifying an aircraft fit to fly is the Form 600 (it's a book, really, rather than a form, but that's another story); in this, all manner of 'gripes' are written up, and the rectifications noted. One pilot, annoyed with his ground crew, wrote.. Port Wing heavy. The solution entered was "Port trim tab adjusted" The pilot next entered Starboard Wing heavy. The solution entered was "Starboard trim tab adjusted" Determined to get his own back, the pilot then entered "Both Wings heavy" This being April First, the ground Crew Flight Sergeant then entered "MO asked to put pilot on steroids" :evil: Edited July 17, 2008 by Redcap spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 So why has the Spit got different i.d. numbers on each side? To confuse eye witnesses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Looks like initials for Duxford one side IWM on the other... curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I like the one'Aircraft won't fly straight' to which the reply was 'Aircraft told to fly at attention' A couple of others 'Radio hums' Radio taught the words And best of all: Auto landing very rough !!!!! This aircraft not fitted for auto landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 So why has the Spit got different i.d. numbers on each side? To confuse eye witnesses? Is it two different Spits - a head on crash ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Those cut & shut merchants at it again? Where did it originally come from anyway? Is it ex film prop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 More Form 600... Pilot - "Port engine missing" Mechanic - "Port engine found on wing after brief search" Pilot - "Dead bugs on windshield" Mechanic - "Live bugs on back order" Pilot - "Evidence of oil leak on number one engine" Mechanic - "Evidence removed!" and on one airline it was costomary for the pilot to stand at the door and say goodbye to the passengers as they left. After a very rough landing, an old lady came to the pilot and said.... "Did we land or were we shot down!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Those cut & shut merchants at it again? Where did it originally come from anyway? Is it ex film prop? From what someone said,........and I don't know if its true, I believe it was used in Foyles War Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 The Great War Neuiport copy the 10th Essex have is from the film made about American flyers. Nice to see the stuff reused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 yes i saw this and walked past jack twice and couldnt find his stall ....:??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 That looks like the IWM Duxford spitfire mock-up. It was damaged last year when it was caught by high winds and rolled over on the airfield. As such it's had lots of practice at embedding itself in the ground. The last time I saw it, it was in pieces in one of the small shelters, but I had heard it had been fixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 extra pic here - http://www.warandpeaceshow.co.uk/component/option,com_gallery2/Itemid,19/?g2_itemId=59969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Same here - :argh::argh::rofl: REgardless of what anyone sez ,i had nothing to do with it.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 REgardless of what anyone sez ,i had nothing to do with it.:-D Not wot I heard,........:whistle: :-D great to meet you and your good lady; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I did here there was someone walking about near the helicopter with a strange rocket like device muttering dark threats. :-D:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlangham Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 That looks like the IWM Duxford spitfire mock-up. It was damaged last year when it was caught by high winds and rolled over on the airfield. As such it's had lots of practice at embedding itself in the ground. The last time I saw it, it was in pieces in one of the small shelters, but I had heard it had been fixed up. Yep, it's the ex-Duxford one. The East of England Military Museum now own it (as well as the Mk IV Tank we had over our trench at Kelmarsh), the same chaps that had the Comet, Universal Carriers, 6 pounder, 17 pounder and other vehicles last year, and I presume this year http://www.militarymuseumweb.org.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 :whistle: :-D great to meet you and your good lady; Likewise mate:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 It came from the IWM Duxford, it was badly damaged two years ago in a storm, it was gifted to the East England Military Museum, who have made a very good job of rebuilding it..........honest! Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This would be the unfortunate Spit, taken January 07, not long after it happened. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agripper Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 The RAF form is the 700 series not the 600 , this is the log for any faults and repairs, modifications, snags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 nice to see its been given a new home I really should pop down to the East of England museum again - it's a great place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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