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by TJJ
Thu 19 Aug 2010, 11:18 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: BBMF Overnight at North Weald
Replies: 14
Views: 3045

Re: BBMF Overnight at North Weald

I'm not on roster, but I believe they will be leaving at around 1030 local and returning again late morning. I will be around so can arrange some access. PM me.
by TJJ
Thu 19 Aug 2010, 10:55 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: BBMF Overnight at North Weald
Replies: 14
Views: 3045

BBMF Overnight at North Weald

We were privileged to hear four Merlins approach in finger four formation at low level this evening when the BBMF arrived in style to spend the night at the airfield as part of their BoB 70th Anniversary airfield tour. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/YakRider/Break.jpg http://img.photobucket....
by TJJ
Wed 11 Aug 2010, 4:43 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: Shoreham Beagle Fly-in
Replies: 5
Views: 1426

Shoreham Beagle Fly-in

The Beagle Pup & Bulldog Club held a fly-in to Shoreham over last weekend to celebrate the airport's 100th anniversary. On Sunday there was a 7-ship flypast and I was in the Cirrus camera ship taking pics with three different people's cameras. Here are a few of my own.. http://img.photobucket.co...
by TJJ
Fri 07 May 2010, 8:17 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: 72 Squadron Reunion at North Weald
Replies: 0
Views: 566

72 Squadron Reunion at North Weald

Tomorrow (Saturday ) is the 72 Squadron reunion at North Weald. We have a Tucano in from Linton-on-Ouse for the weekend and it will be on static display tomorrow for the event. It is due to depart at 0930 Monday. I'm working over the weekend, so if anyone is around and wants a visit to the tower, pm...
by TJJ
Wed 28 Apr 2010, 4:25 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

Second picture First on left is Wing Commander Roger Morewood, eighth on left is Wing Commander Tom Neil (the tall gentleman at the back). We really appreciate all this positive feedback. I was on duty on the day working around the site and in the tower during the afternoon. It was a very long day f...
by TJJ
Sat 24 Apr 2010, 6:58 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

The Kent Spitfire, HAC Spitfire V and Hurricane, the Arco Buchon, Spitfire IX and Tr9 and a Harvard arrived this afternoon along with a JP3. Mustangs expected mid-morning tomorrow. They are planning to come in as a three-ship. There is a private motor sport event on the east side of the airfield, us...
by TJJ
Sun 21 Mar 2010, 2:20 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

I'm sure there will be a photo opportunity with the veterans. The signing event is in the hangar this time. We will know about aircraft movements closer to the time. It is possible that some may come in on the Saturday. I'm pleased that Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob has confirmed he is intending to come. ...
by TJJ
Fri 05 Mar 2010, 5:43 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

Some more aircraft to add to the list from the Air Atlantique Historic Flight: Dehavilland Venom MK1 G-VENM Dehavilland Venom MK1 G-DHVM Percival Prentice VR259 G-APJB And some more veterans too: Squadron Leader Brian Lort 210 Squadron flying Short Sunderlands and PBY Catalina's Flight Lieutenant Ha...
by TJJ
Mon 01 Mar 2010, 1:20 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

He is not in the best of health at the moment. We have removed him from the listing so that he does not feel under any undue pressure to come. The list is constantly being updated, and inevitably some of the veterans may not be able to attend on the day as planned.
by TJJ
Sat 27 Feb 2010, 11:57 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: De Havilland aviation gone into administration.
Replies: 58
Views: 14409

Re: De Havilland aviation gone into administration.

It was flown by Brian Skillicorn and arrived at North Weald late afternoon for some work to be done.
by TJJ
Thu 25 Feb 2010, 8:32 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

Some more veteran names to add to the list: F/lt Alan Davis - He flew Hurricanes at AFU. Spitfire Mk XIV's at OTU. & Spitfire Mk9's with 225 & 253 Sqds in North Italy. F/lt David Ince DFC - Flew Hurricanes in Training, & Typhoons with 193 & 257 Squadrons. F/lt Ray Jackson MC - Flew H...
by TJJ
Wed 17 Feb 2010, 9:41 am
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

The latest veterans who have confirmed they are going to attend the event include:

Flying Officer Ken Wilkinson - Battle of Britain 616 & 19 Squadron Spitfire Pilot

Flying Officer John Byrne - 197 Squadron flying Typhoons. Also flew Hurricanes, Spitfires, P-47s and Tempests
by TJJ
Fri 12 Feb 2010, 2:29 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

A couple more veterans to add to the list: F/LT Doug Gregory. 141 Squadron, Beaufighters & Mosquitos in Europe and later Spitfires and Hurricanes in India F/Lt Tom Adams. 28 Squadron who flew Hurricanes in Burma Also a heads up that two of the 802 Squadron pilots were part of the four-ship Sea F...
by TJJ
Tue 09 Feb 2010, 5:59 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

Some more veterans to add to the list:

F/O W.H.Swan. OBE. 43-232-33 Sqds. Europe & Desert. Hurricane.
W/O W.J.Hodges. DFC. 174-175 Sqds. Europe. Hurricane & Typhoon.
S/LDR. O.A.Parry. DFC. 11 Sqd. Burma. Hurricane.
F/O K.Kneen. 175 Sqd. Europe. Typhoon.
by TJJ
Sun 31 Jan 2010, 2:57 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Re: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

Latest addition to the list of veterans attending Squadron Leader Mahinder Singh Pujji - one of the first 24 Indian pilots to join the RAF in 1940. Flew Hurricanes with 43 Squadron and Spitfires with 258 Squadron, and then served in the Middle East, India and Burma. Sadly he no longer has his logboo...
by TJJ
Tue 26 Jan 2010, 9:33 am
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald
Replies: 173
Views: 28320

Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans – North Weald

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/YakRider/GatheringofWarbirdsLandscape.jpg The next event at North Weald is the Gathering of Warbirds & Veterans on Sunday 25 April. This will be a similar style to the Hurricane Gathering last year, but is being held on the Weald Aviation apron with the ve...
by TJJ
Tue 08 Dec 2009, 3:19 pm
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: New Cat at North Weald
Replies: 11
Views: 5553

New Cat at North Weald

The Catalina arrived from Lee on Solent today to stay for a few months to have some work done. Nice to have one around again. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/YakRider/CatLand1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/YakRider/CatLand2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/YakRider/CatS...
by TJJ
Thu 29 Oct 2009, 12:58 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Hurribomber question
Replies: 17
Views: 3802

Re: Hurribomber question

Actually it carries ten machine guns in the Hurribomber version as the bomb pylon masks one of the ejector ports. You can see the hole where the second gun would normally go here... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/YakRider/GunBay.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/YakRider/StarboardWi...
by TJJ
Tue 27 Oct 2009, 11:47 am
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: The Gathering of Hurricane Veterans, North Weald 25 October
Replies: 47
Views: 8154

Re: The Gathering of Hurricane Veterans, North Weald 25 October

There was a problem with the CAA over the Community Day Fly-in when the Norwegians came. There were a number of 'fly-bys', which were considered to be air displays. So we had to be very careful on Sunday not to rock any boats. The aim was to raise money, so paying for the relevant clearances was not...
by TJJ
Tue 27 Oct 2009, 8:42 am
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: The Gathering of Hurricane Veterans, North Weald 25 October
Replies: 47
Views: 8154

Re: The Gathering of Hurricane Veterans, North Weald 25 October

Winning number was Orange 482. Kennet hangar is the first big one as you come round the peri track parallel to runway 13/31. It's the first event these guys have organised, and was put together in about three months. I'm sure they will take on board your feedback to make the next event even better! ...
by TJJ
Tue 27 Oct 2009, 8:33 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: North Weald Hurricane Gathering (Updated)
Replies: 22
Views: 7657

Re: North Weald Hurricane Gathering (Updated)

A great set of shots which really give a flavour of the event. The Extra 330C was being flown by Mark Jefferies, who came 10th in the recent World Aerobatics Championships at Siverstone. I saw him do the same thing at Sywell when the British Team were practising before the event, it's a very capable...
by TJJ
Mon 26 Oct 2009, 12:02 pm
Forum: General Photography
Topic: Autumn Colour - Stourhead, Wiltshire
Replies: 3
Views: 730

Re: Autumn Colour - Stourhead, Wiltshire

It's a great place to photograph with all the temples and grottoes dotted about the landscape. I took a whole lot of infrared shots down there a few years ago. Good in the spring as well when all the azalias are out.
by TJJ
Mon 26 Oct 2009, 11:45 am
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: The Gathering of Hurricane Veterans, North Weald 25 October
Replies: 47
Views: 8154

Re: The Gathering of Hurricane Veterans, North Weald 25 October

I believe the winning number was announced at the end of the afternoon, but wasn't claimed. I'll e-mail Kevin and try to find out what it was, so probably won't know until tomorrow. The event raised £4000 after all the expenses were deducted.
by TJJ
Mon 26 Oct 2009, 9:33 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: On the ground and in the air at NW
Replies: 3
Views: 1338

On the ground and in the air at NW

Thanks to Kevin and Iain for organising such a great day. Fortunately the weather was flyable and everyone managed to get in for the event. A few shots from me on the ground and later on our two-ship formation sortie in the two Bulldogs. The one I was flying won the Schneider Trophy this year and wa...
by TJJ
Mon 19 Oct 2009, 10:32 am
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: The Gathering of Hurricane Veterans, North Weald 25 October
Replies: 47
Views: 8154

Re: The Gathering of Hurricane Veterans, North Weald 25 October

The line up is still the same, but is, of course, weather dependent. The HAC Hurricane is due in on Saturday afternoon from Duxford, the Vacher Hurricane and Shuttleworth Sea Hurricane are coming first thing on Sunday. The Sea Fury has got the engine in. Now needs to do some tests. Because the event...