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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

11th Apr 2016, 05:06

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Supermarine Swift Photo's Needed

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Posted By chevvron

I think those Contrail models were by Corgi in an...

I think those Contrail models were by Corgi in an effort to compete with Dinky Toys - I had the Dinky Swift.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

6th Apr 2016, 08:33

Replies: 39

Supermarine Swift Photo's Needed

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Posted By chevvron

Vague recollection Dizzy Addicot proposed using a...

Vague recollection Dizzy Addicot proposed using a Swift with it wings removed for a Land Speed Record attempt in the early/mid 60s but Craig Breedlove appears to have beaten him to it.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

5th Apr 2016, 23:16

Replies: 39

Supermarine Swift Photo's Needed

Views: 17,408

Posted By chevvron

With its dark colouring, maybe the Swift is the...

With its dark colouring, maybe the Swift is the one used for 'wet runway' tests at various airfields in the '60s. It was painted dark blue.
As an aside, they tried a wet runway trial at Farnborough...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

5th Apr 2016, 22:39

Replies: 39

Supermarine Swift Photo's Needed

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Posted By chevvron

There's a film occasionally shown on the telly,...

There's a film occasionally shown on the telly, think it's called 'Test Pilot'. Filmed mostly at Chilbolton presumably early '50s. If you explore the outskirts of the airfield today, on the south...

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