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I suppose there is no chance of doing "active babysitting" by motorcar that just happens to be at one or more of the venues mentioned?
Friend and I used to babysit his daughter and keep our night currency in a PA-28 at the same time. She would sit in her safety seat in back and half the time went to sleep by the third missed approach.
I suppose there is no chance of doing "active babysitting" by motorcar that just happens to be at one or more of the venues mentioned?
Friend and I used to babysit his daughter and keep our night currency in a PA-28 at the same time. She would sit in her safety seat in back and half the time went to sleep by the third missed approach.
'nough said
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Iron City, alas Mrs Words is taking the wheels, and I'm left with my motorbike. Can't really put an 18 month old baby in my top box, can I? Or can I? 
And before anyone from social services are despatched let me emphasize that I was joking, ok!
Anyway, I've downloaded the consolation prize from the BBMF website - a simple yet impressive screensaver which includes loads of good quality pics of the Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane etc..
And judging by their calendar of events there are plenty of other opportunities to see them in action, hopefully with better weather than we are having currently.
Cheers
And before anyone from social services are despatched let me emphasize that I was joking, ok!
Anyway, I've downloaded the consolation prize from the BBMF website - a simple yet impressive screensaver which includes loads of good quality pics of the Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane etc..
And judging by their calendar of events there are plenty of other opportunities to see them in action, hopefully with better weather than we are having currently.
Cheers
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PC is not that new. Here's an interesting snippet from the Sqn history, circa 1981. When the Tornado GR was introduced into RAF service it was decided that the first Sqn was to be 617, disbanding as a Vulcan Sqn and re-forming the next day as 617 (Tornado). The OC (designate) even visited the Sqn to discuss various aspects of the transition.
One of the things he asked about was aircraft markings, and although he liked the stylised 'diamond' representation of the Dams Raid worn by the Vulcan on the fin, he felt that he wanted something new for his aircraft. It eventually turned out as the 3 lightning flashes - one each side of the roundel and one on top of the fin.
Then the decision was taken to base the first Tornado Sqns in Germany. Shock! Horror! You can't base 617 Sqn in Germany! It would offend the sensibilities of the Germans! Just think of the damage 617 sqn did during the war - the Germans would be highly resentful! So the first Tornado Sqn was 9 Sqn, and 617's reformation had to wait until Marham was up and running.
The fact that the Tornado sqns based in Germany did vastly more damage to Germany during the war seems to have escaped the PC brigade...
One of the things he asked about was aircraft markings, and although he liked the stylised 'diamond' representation of the Dams Raid worn by the Vulcan on the fin, he felt that he wanted something new for his aircraft. It eventually turned out as the 3 lightning flashes - one each side of the roundel and one on top of the fin.
Then the decision was taken to base the first Tornado Sqns in Germany. Shock! Horror! You can't base 617 Sqn in Germany! It would offend the sensibilities of the Germans! Just think of the damage 617 sqn did during the war - the Germans would be highly resentful! So the first Tornado Sqn was 9 Sqn, and 617's reformation had to wait until Marham was up and running.
The fact that the Tornado sqns based in Germany did vastly more damage to Germany during the war seems to have escaped the PC brigade...
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Words: Wouldn't even think about it with a motorbike
Am envious of your geographic advantage in beingsignificantly closer than in USA. Though I doubt if I could have afforded a UK CAA pilot's license.
Am envious of your geographic advantage in beingsignificantly closer than in USA. Though I doubt if I could have afforded a UK CAA pilot's license.
