Visited Hendon this week as part of a "VIP" Test Pilots outing. Found myself standing next to Duncan Simpson looking at the Hawker Hind, who decided to spend 10 minutes talking about what it was like to fly (not the type, the specific airframe
). Another of our number recognised the Sunderland as one that his Dad had in his wartime logbook, and Jimmy Doolittle III (a 3rd generation TP, is that unique I wonder?) found his Grandad's uniform in a display case.
Not really on topic, but what the hell. Could we make a case for putting a runway back in at Hendon and starting to fly these beasts again do you think, I'm sure we could find one or two volunteers to fly them - I'd love to have a go at the Sopwith Camel.
G