Test Pilot Tribute Website
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From: scotland
Test Pilot Tribute Website
Hi all,
For anyone that may be interested i have started a blog site dedicated to various Test and Research Pilots. On it i have displayed my collection of signed photographs and covers and bios of the pilots, obtained in person or through the mail over the years. I really appreciate the time and generosity of all those featured who have answered questions and put me in touch with other pilots/engineers.
I would be interested to hear from any of the Flight Test Community and would appreciate any comments/feedback on my site. I hope to keep expanding the site over time.
The site is http://thetartanterror.!!!!!!!!.com/
Feel free to email me offlist
Cheers
Neil
For anyone that may be interested i have started a blog site dedicated to various Test and Research Pilots. On it i have displayed my collection of signed photographs and covers and bios of the pilots, obtained in person or through the mail over the years. I really appreciate the time and generosity of all those featured who have answered questions and put me in touch with other pilots/engineers.
I would be interested to hear from any of the Flight Test Community and would appreciate any comments/feedback on my site. I hope to keep expanding the site over time.
The site is http://thetartanterror.!!!!!!!!.com/
Feel free to email me offlist
Cheers
Neil
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I like this site. It is well put together and very much covers history and nostalgia.
Some of the pilots are now in their, shall I say, twilight years, and it would be nice to hear from them. Something I have wanted to see on here since the forum began.
Well done Neil, keep them coming but, I will have to say, no ads would be allowed if you so decide to ad them in time.
PPP
Some of the pilots are now in their, shall I say, twilight years, and it would be nice to hear from them. Something I have wanted to see on here since the forum began.
Well done Neil, keep them coming but, I will have to say, no ads would be allowed if you so decide to ad them in time.
PPP
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From: Warton on Sea
What a fantastic collection. Well done for putting it all together.
Can I suggest a link or similar posting on the Flight Test Forum.
Tarnished.
PS Nice to see Chuck Y not at the top of the list for once
Can I suggest a link or similar posting on the Flight Test Forum.
Tarnished.
PS Nice to see Chuck Y not at the top of the list for once
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From: scotland
Guys,
Many thanks for the feedback, i know its not the greatest of websites, but its low maintenance and easy for me to use blogger as a means of displaying the pictures and bios of the Pilots featured.
I am delighted that it has been well received, i only wish that i had started it years ago, as sadly so many greats have passed away. I am always looking to add to my colllection and add new pilots/engineers there, so feel free to drop me a line.
Rest assured that the site will remain add free,
Cheers all
Neil
Many thanks for the feedback, i know its not the greatest of websites, but its low maintenance and easy for me to use blogger as a means of displaying the pictures and bios of the Pilots featured.
I am delighted that it has been well received, i only wish that i had started it years ago, as sadly so many greats have passed away. I am always looking to add to my colllection and add new pilots/engineers there, so feel free to drop me a line.
Rest assured that the site will remain add free,
Cheers all
Neil
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From: ex Brooklands now Shropshire
RE: Test Pilot Tribute Website
Neil,
Great site, well done...
Not sure if You know but on the first day cover with Ollie Oliver and Dizzie Addicott the third signature is that of Heinz Vogel, Aerodynamisist (ok its late.. Spelling!!) Designed the wing's!!!..
I went to Ollie's funeral a while ago and sadly could not get to Dizzie's in December.
Nik
Great site, well done...
Not sure if You know but on the first day cover with Ollie Oliver and Dizzie Addicott the third signature is that of Heinz Vogel, Aerodynamisist (ok its late.. Spelling!!) Designed the wing's!!!..
I went to Ollie's funeral a while ago and sadly could not get to Dizzie's in December.
Nik
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From: Canada
Very interesting site, it must have been a lot of work. Someone that I could not find was Mike Lithgow. I believe he tested the Swift and regrettably died in a BAC-111 testing accident.
His book and Neville Duke's were in my schoolboy library.
Some of the things that got me interested in this whole flying thing which became a career.
His book and Neville Duke's were in my schoolboy library.
Some of the things that got me interested in this whole flying thing which became a career.
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From: scotland
Guys,
My intention will be to eventually add those mentioned who are sadly no longer with us. I am currently contacting the pilots that are still with us. I have had some great correspondance, and so many interesting stories which would be worthy of their own thread alone!!
Thanks for all the comments about my site , which is much appreciated, but the real appreciation should be for those featured, in what they have done for aviation.
All the best
Neil
My intention will be to eventually add those mentioned who are sadly no longer with us. I am currently contacting the pilots that are still with us. I have had some great correspondance, and so many interesting stories which would be worthy of their own thread alone!!
Thanks for all the comments about my site , which is much appreciated, but the real appreciation should be for those featured, in what they have done for aviation.
All the best
Neil
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From: scotland
Tarnished,
I have set up my profile to receive PM's (i think!). As to your question, no, i am not from Milngavie area. I am from Aberdeen, and in the early 1970,s i was at Primary school!
Would be interested to hear from you with regards to your TP involvement
Cheers
Neil
I have set up my profile to receive PM's (i think!). As to your question, no, i am not from Milngavie area. I am from Aberdeen, and in the early 1970,s i was at Primary school!
Would be interested to hear from you with regards to your TP involvement
Cheers
Neil
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From: scotland
New additions
All,
There are a few more new additions to my website, including Indian Test Pilot Kapil Bhargava (great man who was most helpful and kind to me) who flew the Helwan HA-300 Ist flight,which was quite an interesting project from the early 1960's.
Enjoy
Neil
There are a few more new additions to my website, including Indian Test Pilot Kapil Bhargava (great man who was most helpful and kind to me) who flew the Helwan HA-300 Ist flight,which was quite an interesting project from the early 1960's.
Enjoy
Neil
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From: West Sussex
Test Pilots
Neil,
As a newcomer to pprune, am MOST impressed with your contribution.
Naturally there will always be more to add, such as Robin Milne of Airspeed,
and several Dunsfold Test pilots inc. Heinz Frick, Jim Hawkins ( who died displaying the 1st hawk 200 ) Chris Roberts, and Taylor Scott, 1st Sea Harrier project pilot, who died testing an early Harrier GR5 when the seat drogue fired undemanded.
I will spend many a happy hour reading your work !
As a newcomer to pprune, am MOST impressed with your contribution.
Naturally there will always be more to add, such as Robin Milne of Airspeed,
and several Dunsfold Test pilots inc. Heinz Frick, Jim Hawkins ( who died displaying the 1st hawk 200 ) Chris Roberts, and Taylor Scott, 1st Sea Harrier project pilot, who died testing an early Harrier GR5 when the seat drogue fired undemanded.
I will spend many a happy hour reading your work !
