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Old 5th Jul 2003, 14:17
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LowNSlow
 
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Can't beat the pre-war stuff but have flown a few of WW2 vintage:

1942 Stearman, 1942 Tiger Moth, 1943 L4 (O-49) Cub, 1944 Harvard and a 1946 Auster.

I only ever managed to sit in the pilot's seat of the former Strathallan Lancaster while it was on the ground. Still a wonderful feeling, sitting there with a handful of large throttles and looking out at a brace of Merlins on each wing. What a shame that she never flew again. C'mon Kermit put her back in the skies.

Any offers for a whizz about in a Mk9 2 seater Spit anybody??
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