"Shuttleworth" 17th December

[Grandad Biggles]

In celebration of the occasion Shuttleworth are to roll out the Boxkite, if conditions are suitable.
The Tiger and/or Maggie are also in the plan.
Airfield will be open to Fly-in and Air Traffic will be operating
We hope to licence for the day but this will be subject to Fire Crew availablity. (There will be a future post to advise)
PPR required to 01767 627288
All other arrangements as published
Refreshments availbility reduced due to winter upgrades
You might even get on TV if you come along

[G-KEST]

Great idea. I had registered my intention to get airborne on the day with AOPA but this is a great excuse to actually go somewhere. Rather than just take the G meter in the Skybolt from plus 4 to minus 2 in as sensuous a manner as possible. Providing the weather between Leicester and Old Warden is acceptable and the ground reasonably firm I hope to be there.

[Grandad Biggles]

PRESS RELEASE

The Shuttleworth Collection Celebrates A Century of Flight

WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2003

One hundred years ago on the 17th December 1903 the Wright brothers achieved the first manned, powered and sustained flight on the sands at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA

The world famous Shuttleworth Collection of historic aeroplanes cordially invites Ladies and Gentlemen of the press to visit Old Warden Aerodrome on the above date, arrival may be anytime after 9am with the flying expected to begin at 10.30am.

It is hoped, weather permitting that we will fly the Bristol Boxkite, Miles Magister or Blackburn Monoplane. In addition to the flying demonstration there will be ample opportunity for our experienced staff to show you this unique Collection of aircraft that are kept in airworthy condition.

As well as the aeroplanes there are a number of historic road vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and other related memorabilia.

This celebration is in recognition the great pioneering achievements made by the early aviators. One hundred years on from the Wright Brothers flight in America the Shuttleworth Collection in Bedforshire houses one the world’s truly outstanding Collections of early aeroplanes.

The world’s oldest British built aeroplane the Blackburn Monoplane Type “D”, an original Bleriot and Deperdussin can be seen among the many exhibits at the Shuttleworth Collection.

We look forward to welcoming to this unique collection of aviation heritage and celebrating with us this historic anniversary.

For more information please contact:

Tony Podmore
Trust Marketing Co coordinator
The Shuttleworth Trust

[G-KEST]

Can you pop an update on surface conditions at Old Warden prior to the event and keep it current please. Our aircraft really does not like soft ground, or indeed a rough surface. Much obliged.

[Airbedane]

G-KEST,

Sad to say, Old Friend, it's still as rough as when you last visited and it'll remain so until the end of next year.

Ask Grandad Biggles nicely when ou arive and I'm sure he'll let you land long, where the suface is a lot smooher.

See you Friday,
A

[Philip Whiteman]

Having given the Shuttleworth event a plug in my December editorial, I rang a couple of week back for prior permission - I gather the list is only just about to open.

Just to be clear on the point, can we fly-in visitors turn up any time after 10.35? - It's just that many of us are planning our own little re-enactment before departing for Old Warden.

I'll bring a bowl of laundry and soapy water in the back of the Cub: one landing/t-o at Old Warden should see that lot clean :p

[Grandad Biggles]

The airfield will be open from 1000 until sunset (around 1542, I think), if the surface and weather conditions are suitable.
We will be able to judge better nearer the day of what can be anticipated but no accurate indication until the day itself, of course
There are no landing slots. We do have a small flying programme throughout the day and subject to that we will slot your arrival to suit. We may ask you to hold off!


G-KEST
I think we will be able to organise a long land. We will try to work something out on the day if needed

[vintage ATCO]

Gonna tell 'em about the surprise, Grandad? ;) :D :D :D

VA

[treadigraph]

But then it wouldn't be a surprise....

I'm due a day off or ten, wonder if I can do some arm twisting...

[Man-on-the-fence]

Well I feel I have to do something Aviation on that day, so I will pop over even if the weather is poo.

RAFM closed for a party for the suits that day so OW it is.

[JDK]

MotF
Well, Great in't it. RAFM closed for suits. I think that's appaling. However, O/W is, frankly, so much more a 'total aviation' place. and -er- there's flying there, while Hendon, useful Museum though it is, is moribund for action. Still. Fop's PR dept need a good kick for such a shockingly elietist decision for a so-called national museum.
Point made, off to hose down now...
Cheers
JDK

[Grandad Biggles]

I am afraid the secret is out.
We hope to have a flypast by the Reds at 14-15 although nothing can be absolute
There is also to possibility that there will be flypasts by some other military jet types during the day. Timimg for that is less certain so I guess that can be the surprise

Should be a great day, lets just hope for the best of the weather.

For those who might find it useful the longer length of 03/21 will be available thereby easing the bumpiness at the 21 threshold, providing you can speak with us on 130.7 as we need to control the use of the road crossing.

[BEagle]

I was hoping to lead our 4-ship over to Old Warden from the covert Oxonian airbase, weather permitting. But I now have to go to work, so shall be paxing BHX-FRA-HAM courtesy of Lufthansa instead.

I also had the chance to go to a function at the RAFM. But if I'd known that the genpub were being denied access for the day, I'd have boycotted it on principle.

Best news of the day - chum Airbedane has got his medical back so hopefully he'll be having a happy time this time next week at Old Warden!

[Zlin526]

Beagle,

Thats EXCELLENT news for the old chap, lets hope we see him in the cockpit sooner rather than later.

Zlin

[BEagle]

He's spent most of today scowling at the fog, because at the first opportunity he'll be up in a C172...then an Aztec...etc etc!!

[Grandad Biggles]

Weather for tomorrow is looking very promising
I inspected the runway today and its looking perfect, very slightly soft on the surface and firm below the top 5 mm
Maggi, Tiger and Falcon all flew today
The airfield is in superb condition and the grass runways stand out really well
For those that may need it, the extension will be available and College road will be manned.
All indications are that we will be using Runway 21, LH circuit
There are Fast jet transits planned including the Reds, not forgetting and most importantly our own aircraft throughout the day
Boxkite due to fly at 10-35 in the morning and at 15-35 in the afternoon
Therefore very important that you PPR and if NON RADIO call for a brief and ETA before setting out

You might even get on the tele or radio as there are live broadcasts planned.
Should be a fantastic day
Have a safe one everyone and keep a good lookout
Lastly congrats to Airbedane for flight as captain, good to hear you from your natural environs again. Cheers!!

[treadigraph]

Have a really great day tomorrow - I'm sad I can't be there (I have an office commitment)

And congratulations on being back in the saddle Airbedane!

Treadders

[Airbedane]

Thanks for the good wishes chaps, but a bigger thank you is due to Hairyplane for letting me use his Maggie today for my first flight as Captain since the re-issue of my medical cert last week - it's been a long, hard road!

I'll be flying at Old Warden tomorow, but not in the display (not enough recency). Do we know how many other PPRuNers will be there??

Best Wishes, and Thanks again to all,
Airbedane

[DeepC]

What time are the reds?
I might see if I can get back from Welwyn GC in time to see the 15:35 flight of the boxkite.

Office commitments and distinct lack of flexi and holiday entitlement meant that I had to drive down the A1 this morning heartily wishing I could turn right towards Shuttleworth!

It's a long shot but I might just be able to wangle an early escape.

DeepC

[BeauMan]

Deep C - Reds are due to come through about 1420 I believe.

Airbedane - hearty congratulations on getting yourself current again! :ok:

As for PPRuNers attending, I'm flying at EGSC this morning, but will be driving over to OW for the afternoon. Can't wait. :D

[BEagle]

Well done indeed, Airedane. Extremely glad to know you're back at the helm again as Captain.

Our little PA28 4-ship was due off at 0930 for a qucik whizz around the Cotswolds; unfortunately without me as I'll be peering down from some airway in the back of a Frankfurt-bound LH flight from Birmigoom. But hopefully I'll be able to see others enjoying the day.

Good luck for all at OW - looks like a perfect day even for the Boxkite?

[LowNSlow]

Congratulations Airbedane on getting back into the driving seat. Hope you all have a great time at OW and elsewhere. I'll raise a glass of vodka to the Wrights and your good selves at the appropriate time (4 hours ahead here)

[BEagle]

There I was at Birmigoom airport waiting for my flight when on came the Shuttleworth Collection on BBC News 24 (that's on Sky 507 for those of us with 'council-house TV')!. Excellent to see the Boxkite flying in perfect conditions and some sensible interviewing. One of the Beeb's better efforts!

So I just had to ring Airbedane to tell him! Hope the Tiger Moth trip goes well, you lucky old bug.ger!

[Phoenix09]

Thanks to Vintage ATCO and everybody else at Old Warden for an excellent day today. Very enjoyable! :D

Thanks also to Luton Approach who were doing a great job dealing with large numbers of aircraft (including me) today.

Nice to meet Man-on-the-Fence today as well. You did take lots of pictures of that very shiny, but slightly mud splattered, blue and white C172 landing (well bouncing actually) today. Didn't you? :D :D :D

[DeepC]

Well I drove like a madman up the A1. Left Welwyn GC at 15:15 and drove in the gates at Old Warden at 15:35 just in time to swing into a space and jump out to watch the boxkite start its takeoff waddle.

Classic scenes. What beautiful end to a winter day. Watching the boxkite flying in the sunset. I hope MOTF (who I assume was one of the characters on the roof by the tower) does it justice with his photos.

Still did not have the nerve to ask who was PPRuNer!

Thanks to everyone who organised it.

DeepC

[Man-on-the-fence]

Phoenix

Likewise.
What was the Reg? I managed to take about 75% of the visitors one way or another.

Piccies are still coming off the camera so I will have to post later. It was good to meet so many Ppruners who came up to me and said hi, maybe we should have a bash there someday?

An excellent day out, a big thanks to all at Old Warden for making it so special.

Pics later.

MOTF

DeepC
Yes I was one, along with Damien and a couple of others.

Try asking "Do you Prune?" If you get a blank look walk away mumbling, they already think you are mad so why not just confirm it :E

[ID90]

Well done to all those involved in putting on today's event at OW.
I managed to hitch a ride down from Leicester and it was well worth it. Got my nostalgia fix to keep me going for a while - but roll on summer!

[DamienB]

Blimey MOTF, I go to the pub for an hour and still beat you to it... :E

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/pprune/100years0.jpg

Now get cracking, I want to see what I missed when I was "elsewhere"!!

[Man-on-the-fence]

2 hours on the road and I have been downloading for 3/4 hour already. Next year I shall purchase a new Pornograph so I can do things quicker.

[Airbedane]

What a day we had - thanks to all for the good wishes.

Beagle - you did indeed call - nice to hear from you on such an important day, and also to learn that the BEEB had put Shuttleworth in the limelight for the morning, at least.

MOTF - don't forget to post the agreed pictures.......

DamienB - well done for making it at the last minute.

Grandad Biggles - did you enjoy watching the Box from 1500ft in the Tiger at 1535Z, (or 1035 Eastern Standard Time).

I know Vintage ATCO is going to tabulate the full compliment of visitors, but I believe the final number was over 100 - well done and thanks to all who made it.

I'll now sit back and await the evidence from MOTF..............


Here's to the next 100 years,
Best Wishes,
Airbedane

[Man-on-the-fence]

The first batch!!

The morning began bright but a bit misty

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0385.jpg

A few of the old timers were brought out to enable the Boxkite to be brought out of the Hanger

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0387.jpg

The first arrival

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0396.jpg

G-KEST was another early arrival, congratulations on getting your DA back.

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0412.jpg

[DamienB]

Oooh that second shot...! :ok: :ok: :ok:

[Man-on-the-fence]

Dodgewilville Bailey-Wright recreates that famous flight )with more success than the Septics did.

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0438.jpg

Crowded skies (yes I did cut the trailing plane off in the original)

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0458.jpg

Is it made of balsa and tissue paper. It just makes you realize how far we have come in 100 years.

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0446.jpg

[Duxford_Eagles]

Splendid photos MOTF.

It was certainly a good day for taking photos, although a bit "brass monkeys" early on.

Rob

[Grandad Biggles]

My special thanks to all who were involved in the organisation or operation for today's event.
Also thanks to all those who came along either by road, foot or air.
What a fantastic day

Airbedane: There will be only few people who have the pleasure of flying with you and only one who did it at 1535 (1035 EST) on 17th October 2003. I will treasure the memory
Thanks

For those who had never been to OW before, it was good to see you and hopefully you will come again when next we fly.
Don't forget to tell all your friends either about our summer events that bring back all the nostalgia and feeling of well being that is difficult to find equal elsewhere.

Thanks again to all

[Man-on-the-fence]

Koliber arrives, nice to meet you.

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0468.jpg

At least one Hawk makes it through, and bravely manages without a full Radar service.

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0474.jpg

Dodgewilville Bailey-Wright makes time to entertain a Lady of the Press “well hello”

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0480.jpg

A bit of Lunchtime entertainment

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0496.jpg

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0503.jpg

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0508.jpg

Denny (plus brand new sponsor) departs without attracting attention to himself

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0520.jpg

Mr Stiknruda I presume

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0527.jpg

[StevenPJ]

MOTF - very nice. Damienb nice one as well - Mine are still being crunched from RAW. You obviously worked very hard today. Will find a way of posting some once I have 'ad a proper look em.

many thanks to all at OW who made today possible, and a special pone for Airbedane from me!

[Man-on-the-fence]

Throughout the morning there were rumblings that Airbedane had got his DA back. Sure enough he turned up with his aircraft, lit the wick

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0541.jpg

And launched

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0545.jpg

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0543.jpg

But like a shot he was over to rescue the day (see he was running so fast I couldn’t focus properly)

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0546.jpg

[DamienB]

:p :p

Looks like a normal day at Coltishall :D

Right, a few more from me and then I shall retire and leave the field to you MOTF. The holiday snaps from my morning elsewhere can wait for another day!

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/pprune/ow10001.jpg
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/pprune/ow10002.jpg
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/pprune/ow10003.jpg
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/pprune/ow10004.jpg

[Man-on-the-fence]

An Interesting little Mexican number

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0554.jpg

Airbedane sallies forth in Hairyplane’s Falcon

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0559.jpg

VintageATCO is forcibly sent up in a Tigger to see what the poor pilots have to put up with.

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0588.jpg

The evening flight

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0599.jpg

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0611.jpg

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0616.jpg

Not sure if grin is real or just frozen there

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0621.jpg

Not a bad time to have your first hop in a Boxkite

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0627.jpg

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0631.jpg

Thanks for all your kind words, as I think I have said I have about 75% of the arrivals so send me your reg and I’ll post what I have .

A very big thanks to all at Old Warden for organising this. See you all next year.

[Background Noise]

MOTF - you should have a PM inbound.

[Philo]

Excellent stuff one and all,very stunning pictures.
God I wish I could have made it today. I did have a good excuse though, I went to see my grandaughter for the first time (I'm only 45) she is beautiful.

[Man-on-the-fence]

BN

So should you :ok:

Philo

Congratulations, what is she called Wilbur or Orville:E

[StevenPJ]

How about Orphelia!

[BeauMan]

MotF, wonderful photos of a wonderful day. It was a privelege to be there to see it. Thanks to all the Shuttleworth folks for putting on such a great day. :ok:

[treadigraph]

Nah I'm not jealous that I had to sit in a mouldy bleeding office all day... you lucky b...s er, people! Great photos, you know where I would have liked to have been.

PS: the Blackplane Monoburn is now my Desktop!

Cheers

Treadders

[Miles Magister]

Lots of nice views and nice pics, but the best picture of the whole day was Airbedane's smile now that he is back serviceable!

Nice day and good to have you back. Even the young MM enjoyed himself, said it was much better than a day at School!

[Man-on-the-fence]

Treadders

Thanks, let me know if you need a bigger one

Background Noise

I have a better one of the Hawk.

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0475a.jpg

[Airbedane]

What a lovely set of photos, MOTF, the one of the Blackburn is truely outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well Done!

What a great record of a fantasic day.

[TD&H]

Extremely jealous, no envious is the better word, of everyone fortunate enough to be at OW.

Wishing to go one better than having the Blackburn as wallpaper for my computer, how about a screensaver? Does MOTF or DamienB have the ability to make a screensaver from a selection of their 100th anniversary photos? Say sold for a £10 donation to the SVAS?

Cheers, Merry Christmas, Happy flying for 2004

[M.85]

Great pictures...Nr 2 gets my vote..:ok:
Can we buy one of these???

Safe flying,

M.85

[Man-on-the-fence]

A final offering

For Mike Cross
http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0482.jpg

A number of small fun biplanes
http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0407.jpg

Stiknruda slips in
http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0422.jpg

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0515.jpg

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0528.jpg

I forgot this magnificent beast the first time round, what a lovely sound.

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0551.jpg

[stiknruda]

MOTF

Thank you!

Have sent mail to owners of the "magnolia Pitts", G-IDDY, and BXTI telling them to have a look.

Just a shame that the sun was on the downwind side for departure.

Great photo of mine for my "hero wall"!


Yrs


Stik

[vintage ATCO]

95 visitors, not sure what the max no. we had on the ground at one time.

242 movements inc our own stuff.



VA

[petes1s]

MOTF

nice picture of my Pitts BXTI

Got any more?

cheers

Petes1s

[ladyanorak]

A big thank you to everyone, visitors, volunteers, pilots, staff and the press for turning up at Shuttleworth on Wednesday and making it a wonderful tribute to 100 Yrs of Flight. The weather was perfect and with everyones support it turned into an excellent day to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
I am glad we had some first time visitors and I hope you will all come back and see us during the flying season.
Thank you all once again for supporting the Shuttleworth Collection.:D

[Man-on-the-fence]

Pete

Fraid not, that is the only one I have

Ladya

Thank you for all your efforts this season.

[AirportsEd]

Excellent piccys...Does anyone have a picture of G-BPAY or was a PA-28 too boring!

[Hanslope]

Just like someone posted earlier. I am a shy retiring flower and don't post very often, leave alone actually go up to people and say " do you Prune? ".

However, may I please add my sincere thanks and appreciation to all at OW last week. As someone who owes his whole working life of 30+ years to aviation and still can't believe how lucky he is to still be involved with it, it was a historic day. How better to celebrate the 100 years of flight?

All the more enjoyable since it wasn't advertised as far as I know, and so you knew that everyone who attended were committed air-heads.

I too made the firm resolve to join SVAS and help in whatever way I can to support the collection.

My first job in aviation in 1969 had me working as a general dogsbody at Coventry, and I well remember having to clean Hairyplanes Falcon EEG, so it was also lovely to see it flying on the day.

Apologies for the rambling, probably won't post again now for months.

[LowNSlow]

Is that big cream and red beasty a Stinson perchance?

[Man-on-the-fence]

Ed

I will have a look this evening

LowNSlow


It certainly is, and what a wonderful noise it made too.

[treadigraph]

A V-77 Reliant in fact... gorgeous!

[Kolibear]

MotF -Thanks for the wonderful photo of the Koliber, the good looking one in the cockpit is Mrs K.

Thanks to all at Old Warden for getting us in & out safely, there were a lot of aircraft in the circuit!

And thanks also to those who help turn Koli round, she tends to suffer from binding brakes in the damp and her tyres were a bit low too. Not having nosewheel steering makes her a bit of a handful on wet grass too.

[Man-on-the-fence]

Kolibear

You are more than welcome.

AirportsEd

This do

http://mysite.freeserve.com/ow100/early/0464_G_BPAY.jpg