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First the Vulcan, but what next?

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Old 18th October 2007 | 15:04
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Sea Harrier (x25)!!
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Old 18th October 2007 | 15:12
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Simple tastes and I don't know why exactly, but I would love to see a real Typhoon, invasion stripes, cannon and all....
You might have a problem convincing RAFM Hendon to let this happen, seeing as they have the only surviving Tiffie....

However, US warbird collector Kermit Weeks has got a Napier-Sabre engined Tempest V on long term restoration to fly......but whether it will ever happen is another matter.
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Old 18th October 2007 | 16:11
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There is a certain airfield in Lincolnshire with an ex indian airforce tempest sat awaiting a engine (and two IL10 sturmoviks a long way from restoration) .... other than that its getting its CAA and that will be flying.
i think they are looking at maybe a sea fury engine in the states to turn big windmill , but i`m not sure.
Now that will be good !
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Old 18th October 2007 | 16:38
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Gloster Javelin ...
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Old 18th October 2007 | 16:58
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Obviously the Lightning and Mosquito would have to be top of the list, but my shortlist would also have to include:

Beaufighter
Typhoon/Tempest
Walrus

If we're allowed to dream the impossible, I'd love to have seen:

TSR2
Avro Arrow
Boeing B36
SR53
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Old 18th October 2007 | 17:07
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The Hanna family tribute F-4 project?

Be lucky
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Old 18th October 2007 | 17:11
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Are there any Valiant airframes left at all? If so, then my (hypothetical) choice would be completing the V "set"

Swiftly followed by Concorde.
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Old 18th October 2007 | 17:12
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An entire 1000 bomber raid at 500ft.
Just imagine the trouser stiffening sound of that lot...
Excuse me my liege, I must go and change my armour .






If in doubt BANG OUT.
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Old 18th October 2007 | 17:17
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Shackleton anyone?

If we can include new build/replicas.

Hornet
Halifax
Wellington
HP 42
Whirlwind (the WW2 one)
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Old 18th October 2007 | 17:23
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Gloster Meteor



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Old 18th October 2007 | 17:37
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There's two Meteors in RAF colours still being operated by Martin Baker! No plans to withdraw them, either.

Info here
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Old 18th October 2007 | 17:42
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Is there really, my apologies
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Old 18th October 2007 | 17:46
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Whirlwind!!!!....

oops....taxy for one!
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Old 18th October 2007 | 18:46
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wtf? THIS is not the pic I posted. Is this some kind of Project Suter thing?

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Old 18th October 2007 | 18:59
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Now that the Vulcan is back in the air, surely it has to be Concorde next.

I'd even settle for Marshall's returning the odd C130K to flight!
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Old 18th October 2007 | 19:06
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Wife says Concorde and I would like to add the Shorts Stirling.
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Old 18th October 2007 | 19:17
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Anyone know Kermit Weeks really well?
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Old 18th October 2007 | 19:21
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Viola - beat me to it! Isn't there a Sandringham bobbing about off Oz?
 
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Old 18th October 2007 | 19:28
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Concorde
Lightning
UK Phantom
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Old 18th October 2007 | 19:41
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Either a Mossie or a Bristol Belvedere.
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