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    Any one know what's the story with the ardmore thing? Is it a general air show or just the public unveiling of the malaria injector?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pzkpfw View Post
    Awesome.

    One of the most fascinating things about WWII for me is the pace of technology moving. e.g. Most sides started with at least some biplanes in action (Swordfish!). The Brits, Germans and Yanks had jets by the end.

    Here's a plane with piston engines, made largely of wood, and still used years after WWII ended.

    Awesome.
    the brits had jets very very early on the gloster meteor flew in 1943,but Frank Whittle had a company in 1936 called power jets!The very first brit jet flew in 1941

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPman View Post
    No

    Jerry Yeagan will be very upset to find Kermit is the owner seeing he paid for it... Kermit has his own mark B35 to get back in the air in Florida...Jerry is based in Virginia.....
    You are correct! Getting confusing with the amount of restorations underway...

    Also, it is nice to see it going to Virginia. I personally believe that Kermit's collection is too exposed to hurricanes in Florida.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BMWST? View Post
    the brits had jets very very early on the gloster meteor flew in 1943,but Frank Whittle had a company in 1936 called power jets!The very first brit jet flew in 1941
    Of course, but the various jets were only operational near the very end. (ME262 in mid '44, Meteor in '44, P80 in '45; no recorded jet vs jet combat).

    I still see the contrast in what was flying (operationally) in 39 versus what was flying in 45 as very interesting. Even the B17/B29 "transition" is interesting.
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    A bloody good day for an airshow!
    Most remarkable when the Spitfire is overshadowed by another performer and it was very pleasing to see the Anson there as well.

    The pilots were certainly not afraid of throwing it around at low level, either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete376403 View Post
    Wonder if there are enough plans, patterns and jigs to start bulding replicas? .
    None of the above matters. If one of these guys chooses to pony up enough cash...

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    Quote Originally Posted by pzkpfw View Post
    Of course, but the various jets were only operational near the very end. (ME262 in mid '44, Meteor in '44, P80 in '45; no recorded jet vs jet combat).

    I still see the contrast in what was flying (operationally) in 39 versus what was flying in 45 as very interesting. Even the B17/B29 "transition" is interesting.

    true,and some lucky breaks too....the spitfire was only going to be ordered by the Air Ministry if it was significantly faster than the Hurricane,which at first it wasnt,till the changed a propellor on the day....then it just sneaked home.The real success of the Spitfire can also be laid at the feet of Rolls Royce,they always ponied up with more Horsepower as required.Sorry for the OT

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonu View Post
    None of the above matters. If one of these guys chooses to pony up enough cash...
    Just watched TV1's reportage and A merckan commented that they do not have the skills in the US to get one flying, could have been the owner. The moulds are heading offshore too.
    Another under the radar Kiwi miracle.
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    worth the 30 minute walk from the car ....should have taken the bike...
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    Sounds like the Spitfire had a wee moment on landing at Wanganui.

    Can't believe the old landing gear issue got another one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by george formby View Post
    Just watched TV1's reportage and A merckan commented that they do not have the skills in the US to get one flying, could have been the owner. The moulds are heading offshore too.
    Another under the radar Kiwi miracle.
    I love this wee country on the edge of the world.
    Yeah the 'wood' thing prolly has them stuffed...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kickaha View Post
    On TV they said he is working on a second Mosquito

    Given enough money they can build anything, they built some replica flying ME262 jets in America
    That (the 262 story) was interesting - after spending a fortune in time, materials and money to make the plans, patterns, jigs and tools they said they would NOT be building more replicas - but only in order to maintain the value of the ones built.

    Also there was a bit of (understandable) fudging with the engines - they put modern engines in replica casings.
    it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
    those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Voltaire View Post
    worth the 30 minute walk from the car ....should have taken the bike...
    Ditto, cept my walk was an hour I don't do walking, but it was quicker to park 5km away and walk (we were overtaking the cars on foot). Mad traffic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ocean1 View Post
    Sounds like the Spitfire had a wee moment on landing at Wanganui.

    Can't believe the old landing gear issue got another one.
    Was a replica "Mk26" Mini Spitfire..


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ocean1 View Post
    Sounds like the Spitfire had a wee moment on landing at Wanganui.

    Can't believe the old landing gear issue got another one.
    The first thing that went through my mind when I heard of the difficulties, the pilot was circling to use fuel, was the hope that he was a really old fella. The WWII pilots practised belly landings apparently. Getting the hydraulics shot away was common.
    Good save I reckon.

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