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Post by harryburrows on Aug 11, 2013 6:54:32 GMT
Flew low over the Brit and turned ,lmust have been a show close bye , absolutely beautiful to see
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Post by Linx on Aug 11, 2013 7:03:17 GMT
I see them quite regularly, living near Coningsby where the BoB Flight is based. You can always tell the sound of a Merlin engine, its growl is like nothing else. When I stayed at Woodhall Spa about five years ago, I was once treated to a Spitfire being put through its paces, while the pilot did a whole series of aerobatics for about half an hour.
Are you sure it was two Spifires? Normally it's the holy trinity of a Lanc, Spit and Hurricane.
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Post by trigger on Aug 11, 2013 7:11:04 GMT
We had a Lancaster fly over a few weeks ago, awesome sight.
As for Spitfires, still in awe of such things. Got speaking to an old Polish guy up the road recently, turned out he flew Spitfires during the war.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Aug 11, 2013 7:11:52 GMT
I'm a big softy when it comes to the BoB Flight. Never fails to bring a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. What a wuss!  It's odd how iconic the Spitfire is. If you knew nothing about WW2 or the history of the plane, and saw the shape of a Spitfire flying overhead and heard the sound of the engine, you'd know you were privileged to see something special. |
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Post by Dutchpeter on Aug 11, 2013 7:17:47 GMT
My nephew has just gained an apprenticeship working on the old Dornier bomber at Cosford. Great work for his first job, and I'm definitely envious!
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Post by trigger on Aug 11, 2013 7:19:21 GMT
Without sounding to "nerdy" but amazed to learn that a simple little thing like flattening the rivets on the wings gave a superior overall MPH.
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Post by harryburrows on Aug 11, 2013 7:20:10 GMT
I see them quite regularly, living near Coningsby where the BoB Flight is based. You can always tell the sound of a Merlin engine, its growl is like nothing else. When I stayed at Woodhall Spa about five years ago, I was once treated to a Spitfire being put through its paces, while the pilot did a whole series of aerobatics for about half an hour. Are you sure it was two Spifires? Normally it's the holy trinity of a Lanc, Spit and Hurricane. I was still driving when the 2 fighters came over , one was definitely. A spit the other could have been a hurricane |
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Post by stokietomo on Aug 11, 2013 7:29:19 GMT
Yeah it was a spit and a hurricane. The wing shape was slightly different on them both. Beautiful machines!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 7:31:19 GMT
bournemouth airshow after the west ham game if anyone is keen
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Post by RAF on Aug 11, 2013 7:32:10 GMT
I'm a big softy when it comes to the BoB Flight. Never fails to bring a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. What a wuss! It's odd how iconic the Spitfire is. If you knew nothing about WW2 or the history of the plane, and saw the shape of a Spitfire flying overhead and heard the sound of the engine, you'd know you were privileged to see something special. I'm not surprised with you being an ex WW2 tail gunner! H |
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Post by kidcrewbob on Aug 11, 2013 8:24:06 GMT
I'm a big softy when it comes to the BoB Flight. Never fails to bring a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. What a wuss! It's odd how iconic the Spitfire is. If you knew nothing about WW2 or the history of the plane, and saw the shape of a Spitfire flying overhead and heard the sound of the engine, you'd know you were privileged to see something special. ...me too - felt same as the Lancaster flew right over the Gardners yesterday pre-match - superb view - felt a privilege to know that my grandad helped make the engine components at RR Crewe (assuming they are RR engines and not the Bristol version - yes, nerd alert!) Saw the Spit / 'Cane in the distance over the D-road when we were driving up as well - fantastic......& Reginald Mitchell a Butt Laner like me as well (not a euphemism before anyone starts  ) |
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Post by sydneypotter on Aug 11, 2013 8:28:42 GMT
Isn't it special just knowing that Mitchell was born and bred in the area.
The Spitfire is not only iconic but was the aeroplane arguably responsible for victory in the Battle of Britain.
Proud to be a Potter
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Post by gaznandi on Aug 11, 2013 8:31:23 GMT
I think the flyover was for Fenton Carnival.
They did quite a few low turns and passovers over us while I was stroking a skunk.
Now there's a sentence I never imagined typing.
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Aug 11, 2013 8:36:23 GMT
I think the flyover was for Fenton Carnival. They did quite a few low turns and passovers over us while I was stroking a skunk. Now there's a sentence I never imagined typing. Stroking a skunk? Is that some sort of innuendo or is it street for doing recreational drugs, Gaz?  |
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Post by foxysgloves on Aug 11, 2013 8:42:58 GMT
A breath taking experience whenever you see them.
To see them fly over the Brit could only be bettered by seeing them fly over the Vic.
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Post by TheWiseMaster on Aug 11, 2013 8:57:52 GMT
We were at the Bowling green too - breathtaking. Young lads stood there with their mouths open - as indeed did their dads lol
Are these aircraft based in Lincoln then?
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Post by tonedepear on Aug 11, 2013 9:13:32 GMT
They were on their way to Donington Classic Motorbike Festival for a flypast at 1.30pm (ish). Was nice of them to buzz around the Brit on their way though! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 9:34:56 GMT
A fantastic sight  stopped me in my tracks |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 9:35:31 GMT
The lancaster is one of only two left flying in the entire world. The other is in Canada, Meanwhile a family of Yorkshire farmers have been gradually moving a third to beyond Taxiiig status and one day that may fly too.
As regards the Spitfire - it to me epitomises British excellence and at any time these days there are up to about 50 flying around in the world. (I have regular arguments with myself over which mark is my favourite (usually Mk22 wins but, Mk8 was acknowledged as nearest absolutely perfect to fly and, as a fighting machine )
The Hurricane - that actually did most of the 'donkey work' during our finest hours in our darkest days of 1940, is a much rarer beast, much harder to recreate and to keep flying.
All are British icons though and perfectly illustrate what we are capable of as a nation when the chips are down.
I love to see them too - they make me PROUD and long may they continue to fly - to educate and to make people think
oh and my final bit of 'anorak for today'
Incredible but true - An entire squadron of full scale Lancaster bomber 'ground runners' have been created in China, that now Reside in New Zealand - awaiting Peter Jackson (of Lord of the rings fame), to complete his project to remake the Dambusters film.
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Post by jamasa on Aug 11, 2013 9:38:19 GMT
Without sounding to "nerdy" but amazed to learn that a simple little thing like flattening the rivets on the wings gave a superior overall MPH. By 4mph to be precise |
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Post by march4 on Aug 11, 2013 9:45:05 GMT
Without sounding to "nerdy" but amazed to learn that a simple little thing like flattening the rivets on the wings gave a superior overall MPH. By 4mph to be precise And just trimming the edges of the wings slightly gave a tighter turning circle. Absolute genius to realise these things. |
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Post by xchpotter on Aug 11, 2013 9:56:34 GMT
The lancaster is one of only two left flying in the entire world. The other is in Canada, Meanwhile a family of Yorkshire farmers have been gradually moving a third to beyond Taxiiig status and one day that may fly too. As regards the Spitfire - it to me epitomises British excellence and at any time these days there are up to about 50 flying around in the world. (I have regular arguments with myself over which mark is my favourite (usually Mk22 wins but, Mk8 was acknowledged as nearest absolutely perfect to fly and, as a fighting machine ) The Hurricane - that actually did most of the 'donkey work' during our finest hours in our darkest days of 1940, is a much rarer beast, much harder to recreate and to keep flying. All are British icons though and perfectly illustrate what we are capable of as a nation when the chips are down. I love to see them too - they make me PROUD and long may they continue to fly - to educate and to make people think oh and my final bit of 'anorak for today' Incredible but true - An entire squadron of full scale Lancaster bomber 'ground runners' have been created in China, that now Reside in New Zealand - awaiting Peter Jackson (of Lord of the rings fame), to complete his project to remake the Dambusters film. Hopefully with Peter Jacksons background (Kiwi of English parents and an interest in historic,military aviation I believe) the film will be true to the reality and not end up another Hollywood falsehood where all the pilots are American or that Barnes Wallis was the son of an Amrican Irish immigrant or something daft like that......will be interesting to see how they negotiate the name of Guy Gibson's dog though. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 9:58:41 GMT
Could not resist a bit more about the Spitfire too
Each successive mark was to incrementally improve or address a new challenge. Mid War the Focke Wulf 190 came into service and for a while the Spitfire was bested but again, a new mark of Spitfire was produced to re- capture the air superiority, winning wars requires.
Towards the end of the war, the spitfire was re engined with the superlative Rolls Royce Griffon but by then, the original concept was approaching ten years old and had been overtaken by the likes of the P51D Mustang featuring a laminar wing giving incredible range and fighting performance when, eventually re-engined with our very own superlative Merlin engine.
In Germany too by 1945, the Spitfire (like the BF109) was gradually left behind - Later models of the Focke wulf 190 (e.g. the long nose D9) and the early Jets like the Messerschmitt 262 had left piston engined fighters behind - literally)
Still the Spitfire - was a superb fighting machine that always looked right and did its job. - its a great story for those of you who have not read it - and its designer Reginald Mitchell was, a hard bitten design engineer from STOKE ON TRENT who demanded nothing but the very best from all around him, it is something of which of which you should all be very proud.
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Post by Linx on Aug 11, 2013 10:03:51 GMT
Not wishing to brag, but I'm very proud of the fact that I am related to R J Mitchell, the bloke in my avatar.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 10:06:08 GMT
woowww - we are not worthy ! (he was 'taken' before his time - perhaps one of the saddest parts of this incredible story)
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Post by TheWiseMaster on Aug 11, 2013 10:08:41 GMT
Not wishing to brag, but I'm very proud of the fact that I am related to R J Mitchell, the bloke in my avatar. And I went to his school Hanley High which had a Mitchell house lol Are the planes based near to you then? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 10:10:10 GMT
BBMF located Conningsby these days ? (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight)
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Post by march4 on Aug 11, 2013 10:13:35 GMT
He also went to Queensbury school in Normacot and his wife was a teacher at the little school on Belgrave Road that is now closed.
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Post by march4 on Aug 11, 2013 10:14:23 GMT
Not wishing to brag, but I'm very proud of the fact that I am related to R J Mitchell, the bloke in my avatar. Feel free to brag at every opportunity! |
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Post by Linx on Aug 11, 2013 10:17:23 GMT
Yes, BOBF is based at RAF Coningsby, along wth No.3 Squadron that operate Typhoons. The BOBF operate a number of Spitfires and a Dakota, in addition to the Hurricane and Lancaster; you can visit them in their hangar. I once stood a few hundred yards away, behind a safety fence whilst the Lanc warmed up its engines prior to a take off. Bloody loud and nearly blew me off my feet.
Tony might be interested in a recently released book that I read recently: Spitfire vs Me109, a very detailed and technical comparison of two of the greatest fighters of WW2.
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