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Mis-timed posts
Skytrain10:
The same has happened to me, yesterday.
[/QUOTE]Hi Bradenav,
Will you be posting as we like to keep the thread moving..... Thanks,
RR [/QUOTE]
But he had posted at 1650 but at 1801, even after refreshing, it didn't show!!!! Something screwy is happening!
RR
A little confused as when I submitted my message at 1841 there were no other responses, and yet I now look and find that Bradenav's 2 responses are timed before mine.
[/QUOTE]Hi Bradenav,
Will you be posting as we like to keep the thread moving..... Thanks,
RR [/QUOTE]
But he had posted at 1650 but at 1801, even after refreshing, it didn't show!!!! Something screwy is happening!
RR
german speaking
Could be.
I've wasted all morning looking at Rhein Flugzeugbau und Rhein-West Flug without much luck.
I've wasted all morning looking at Rhein Flugzeugbau und Rhein-West Flug without much luck.
,but nothing to do with Rhein etc...Join Date: Jul 2009
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The DOWA 81
RR
This homebuilt aircraft was designed and built to enable a family of five to escape from East to West Germany in 1981, but has never flown. The family were arrested the day before their planned escape. They were charged with 'Preparing an illegal border crossing in a heavy case', convicted and imprisoned for one year. They were then deported to the Federal Republic of Germany.
To keep construction a secret, the builder used only non aviation-grade materials and generally available components. Power was provided by two East German MZ motorcycle engines.
To keep construction a secret, the builder used only non aviation-grade materials and generally available components. Power was provided by two East German MZ motorcycle engines.
Congrats both of you!
That was a good one!
That was a good one!
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The third "OSTALGIA" !!
Congratulation Ridge Runner :
it is the WAGNER DOWA 81 built in the GDR
It was designed and built by Gerhard F. Wagner in Dresden for himself ,wife and three children (6,16,17 ) for flying to the west .
Arrested by the STASI just before the flight.
The aircraft was from 1981 to 1990 at the STASI .
Now in Deutsche Museum
Congratulation Ridge Runner :
it is the WAGNER DOWA 81 built in the GDR
It was designed and built by Gerhard F. Wagner in Dresden for himself ,wife and three children (6,16,17 ) for flying to the west .
Arrested by the STASI just before the flight.
The aircraft was from 1981 to 1990 at the STASI .
Now in Deutsche Museum
