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by Napper Bantock
Mon 31 Jul 2023, 9:23 am
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Duxford Diary 2023
Replies: 468
Views: 245541

Re: Duxford Diary 2023

Pen Pusher wrote:
Sat 29 Jul 2023, 3:18 pm
From the IWM Notice

' THE TANK VIEWING BANK IS CLOSED - A large Badger sett has been discovered within the bank and there is a risk that the surface may give way when walked on.'

Now to be known as 'Badger Bank'
Can you expand on the "Badger" please : Tupolev or Bristol?
by Napper Bantock
Sun 02 Jul 2023, 10:04 am
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Hurricanes found in Ukraine
Replies: 3
Views: 2547

Hurricanes found in Ukraine

So not Spitfires : but hurricanes
Not in the Far East : Eastern Europe

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65955365

Will they be at Legends!

Discuss….
by Napper Bantock
Tue 07 Jun 2022, 5:50 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Lancaster III ED771 467 Sqn RAAF
Replies: 0
Views: 593

Lancaster III ED771 467 Sqn RAAF

Mon 13 June 11.00 – St Mary's Church Southwick, Oundle An informal ceremony will be held this Monday in remembrance of F/O Roderick Capron (VR), who died on 01 May 1943 after his Lancaster was attacked over Essen in a night raid. Crewed by both Australians and Britons, Lancaster III ED771 (467 Squad...
by Napper Bantock
Fri 15 Apr 2022, 11:34 am
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Duxford Diary 2022
Replies: 452
Views: 203488

Re: Duxford Diary 2022

Spitfire flying suit hanger : every home should have one!
by Napper Bantock
Wed 09 Mar 2022, 4:57 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Duxford Diary 2022
Replies: 452
Views: 203488

Re: Duxford Diary 2022

iainpeden wrote:
Tue 08 Mar 2022, 4:35 pm
….and had a repaint in the 90s [?] which was not to modern standards…

Was that just a coat of clear lacquer brushed on? Seem to recall that?
by Napper Bantock
Fri 28 Aug 2020, 6:33 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Duxford Diary 2020
Replies: 278
Views: 146336

Re: Duxford Diary 2020

Sadly it won’t be at Legends ......😭
by Napper Bantock
Sat 22 Aug 2020, 4:59 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: John Romain on Test Match Special
Replies: 1
Views: 1194

John Romain on Test Match Special

Worth a listen on the BBC sounds player - tea time:

Lovely interview with Aggers after the flypast today.

Please donate after you listen to get a loved one’s name on the NHS Spitfire.
by Napper Bantock
Wed 12 Aug 2020, 7:34 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Sea Fury forced landing in Harston, Cambs.
Replies: 44
Views: 10717

Re: Sea Fury forced landing in Harston, Cambs.

Glad they’re okay Looking forward to Dave’s write up for Pilot and the rebuild! ... Always enjoy reading Dave. Looking forward to hearing his views on whether the Sea Fury had his requisite DV panel and colour coded and shaped controls! Seriously though great airmanship and looking forward to both o...
by Napper Bantock
Sun 03 Nov 2019, 10:59 am
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Duxford Diary 2019
Replies: 192
Views: 63710

Re: Duxford Diary 2019

Hurrah - thank you and for keeping us going!