So, How did you spend your Battle of Britain day?
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1942 – World War II: U. S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Wasp is torpedoed at Guadalcanal.
1968 – The Soviet spaceship Zond 5 is launched, becoming the first spacecraft to fly around the Moon and re-enter the Earth's atmosphere.
1968 – The Soviet spaceship Zond 5 is launched, becoming the first spacecraft to fly around the Moon and re-enter the Earth's atmosphere.
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At work near the end of a busy runway enjoying the jet noise of F15s and Typhoons. Concur with all that was said about Dowding. Pity we havn't got him today!
From the Oxford Mail:
15 Sep 1969: BEagle was commissioned as an Acting Pilot Officer.
15 Sep 1978: Flew from Goose to Offutt for a 10-day Ranger - the jet broke!
15 Sep 1830: At the official opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, Britain's first railway fatality occurred when MP William Huskisson stepped from a train to shake hands with the Duke of Wellington - and was run over.
15 Sep 1890: Agatha Christie was born in Torquay.
15 Sep 1916: British Army tanks went into battle for the first time.
15 Sep 1935: Hitler issued new decrees relegating Jews to sub-human status and made the swastika the official German flag.
15 Sep 1974: Civil war broke out in Beirut between Christians and Muslims.
Also the birthdays of Prince Harry, Oliver Stone and Tommy Lee Jones.
15 Sep 1890: Agatha Christie was born in Torquay.
15 Sep 1916: British Army tanks went into battle for the first time.
15 Sep 1935: Hitler issued new decrees relegating Jews to sub-human status and made the swastika the official German flag.
15 Sep 1974: Civil war broke out in Beirut between Christians and Muslims.
Also the birthdays of Prince Harry, Oliver Stone and Tommy Lee Jones.
15 Sep 1978: Flew from Goose to Offutt for a 10-day Ranger - the jet broke!
Cut the grass, had a bath, before watching 'Battle of Britain' on DVD with the volume turned up, whilst quaffing a pint of Pimms!
Then had a Weber session later.
Then had a Weber session later.
I will again say that it was a brilliant day at Leuchers. Organisation was outstanding right down to the ATC cadets selling programmes and then litter picking. Full marks for a decibel orientated flying display and one must mention the unlimited patience of the Air National Guard answering questions about their B52 and the endless queues waiting to look inside their KC-10 and C-135.
In the sixties I once flew four displays at four different airfields and this was just a handful of those that were open to the public. Now it is down to one; and maybe not that anymore.
In the sixties I once flew four displays at four different airfields and this was just a handful of those that were open to the public. Now it is down to one; and maybe not that anymore.
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It's my son's birthday! easy to remember.
so in between all the screaming shouting and crying ( me not the houseful of 4 year olds) and the playing with piles of new plastic land-fill. We got out hid Spitfire toy talked about the battle then used it to shoot down a Star Wars Jedi Transport and a Lego boat!!!!
so in between all the screaming shouting and crying ( me not the houseful of 4 year olds) and the playing with piles of new plastic land-fill. We got out hid Spitfire toy talked about the battle then used it to shoot down a Star Wars Jedi Transport and a Lego boat!!!!
Spent the day at the Royal Berkshire Show. Lovely weather and a very nice PR Spitfire display around 3pm. Not sure who owns it (slightly uncommon roundels on PR blue) but a good display nonetheless.
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R.A.F. Leuchars Airshow
Morning chaps,
The R.A.F. Leuchars Airshow 2012 was excellent. All involved in the planning and implementation deserve much praise.
It was my first visit to R.A.F. Leuchars since the late 80's. I do hope the Army look after it. By the by, there is a rumour, and just a rumour, that there may be at least one more airshow at Leuchars.
Very much enjoyed the ceremony for No.1 (F) Sqn being "Stood Up" (that should annoy a few people).
Was very pleased Sentinel was there and to be able to chat with some of the Sentinel aircrew. Nice to see the VC10. I have many fond memories of being a passenger in VC. 10's and for some reason I am saddened with its passing.
The ground attack by the GR4s nearly had me diving for the ground. Those "bangs" were nice and loud.
Seeing the SE5 hover was excellent - who says we need Harrier?
I was grateful to see so many charities represented, even though it saddens me that the Services need to depend so much on charities, rather than the government honouring its' obligations.
The Battle of Britain link was mentioned throughout the day.
Thank you all involved for such a wonderful airshow.
The R.A.F. Leuchars Airshow 2012 was excellent. All involved in the planning and implementation deserve much praise.
It was my first visit to R.A.F. Leuchars since the late 80's. I do hope the Army look after it. By the by, there is a rumour, and just a rumour, that there may be at least one more airshow at Leuchars.
Very much enjoyed the ceremony for No.1 (F) Sqn being "Stood Up" (that should annoy a few people).
Was very pleased Sentinel was there and to be able to chat with some of the Sentinel aircrew. Nice to see the VC10. I have many fond memories of being a passenger in VC. 10's and for some reason I am saddened with its passing.
The ground attack by the GR4s nearly had me diving for the ground. Those "bangs" were nice and loud.
Seeing the SE5 hover was excellent - who says we need Harrier?
I was grateful to see so many charities represented, even though it saddens me that the Services need to depend so much on charities, rather than the government honouring its' obligations.
The Battle of Britain link was mentioned throughout the day.
Thank you all involved for such a wonderful airshow.
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Sam ...
How spooky ... seeing Sam Hall on a photo of a Spitfire. I knew a BoB Spit pilot PO R.M.D. Hall DFC who was affectionately know as Sam Hall. Sadly he died some years back.
Thought you might be interested ...
PO Sam Hall
Best regards ...
Coff.
How spooky ... seeing Sam Hall on a photo of a Spitfire. I knew a BoB Spit pilot PO R.M.D. Hall DFC who was affectionately know as Sam Hall. Sadly he died some years back.
Thought you might be interested ...
PO Sam Hall
Best regards ...
Coff.
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I had a fantastic evening at Bentley Priory with the finest gentlemen it has been my honour to dine with (dear god they can drink). A night at the RAF Club and then a day at Westminster Abbey. Per Ardua ad Astra