Mil Old Timer Hardware Still Flying
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Mil Old Timer Hardware Still Flying
Mr & Mrs Coff spent a glorious day at Goodwood Revival yesterday in West Sussex. In addition to the classic cars and motorcycles there was the usual display of airworthy vintage aircraft ... many of a Military pedigree.
For those members interested ... here are a few pics I took
1957 Beech W18S : Utility twin that saw duty in WWII and used by the US Army until 1976.
1952 Max Holste MH-1521 Broussard : Six-seat monoplane used by the French Mil until 1983. A bit like a de Havilland Beaver on steroids.
1939 Gloster Gladiator Mk 2 : The last fighter biplane to see active service with the RAF.
1942 Stinson Gullwing V-77 : Gullwings were used by the US Army during WWII as a utility aircraft.
If I may ... I'll sneak in a couple of personal favourites.
1947 Stampe SV4C : The C version was licence built in France and Algeria.
1954 Beechcraft BE50 Twin Bonanza : Five-seat passenger executive aircraft.
I have a few other pics which I'll post if anyone is interested
For Ground-bound Petrol-heads ... here is a link to car and motorcycle pics. The Two Lanc flypast yesterday was brilliant.
Goodwood Revival | Official Site
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Coff.
For those members interested ... here are a few pics I took
1957 Beech W18S : Utility twin that saw duty in WWII and used by the US Army until 1976.
1952 Max Holste MH-1521 Broussard : Six-seat monoplane used by the French Mil until 1983. A bit like a de Havilland Beaver on steroids.
1939 Gloster Gladiator Mk 2 : The last fighter biplane to see active service with the RAF.
1942 Stinson Gullwing V-77 : Gullwings were used by the US Army during WWII as a utility aircraft.
If I may ... I'll sneak in a couple of personal favourites.
1947 Stampe SV4C : The C version was licence built in France and Algeria.
1954 Beechcraft BE50 Twin Bonanza : Five-seat passenger executive aircraft.
I have a few other pics which I'll post if anyone is interested
For Ground-bound Petrol-heads ... here is a link to car and motorcycle pics. The Two Lanc flypast yesterday was brilliant.
Goodwood Revival | Official Site
Best ...
Coff.
Coff,
thanks for posting those great pics. I normally go to the Revival but could not this year. The Broussard was regarded by some as a better a/c than the Beaver.
thanks for posting those great pics. I normally go to the Revival but could not this year. The Broussard was regarded by some as a better a/c than the Beaver.
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I take it you weren't one of the many wearing decidedly dodgy uniform?
One of the Lancs went tech overnight, but I'm given to understand they were due to fly past circa 18:00 today. Glad I saw it yesterday as it would've taken half the night to get home had I stayed to watch them today.
Seemed to be more flying aircraft than at Waddo's 'Air Fete'.
One of the Lancs went tech overnight, but I'm given to understand they were due to fly past circa 18:00 today. Glad I saw it yesterday as it would've taken half the night to get home had I stayed to watch them today.
Seemed to be more flying aircraft than at Waddo's 'Air Fete'.
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Yes, they did 4 or 5 fly-bys around 1800 in formation with 3 Spitfires. Earlier in the day we had 2 Hurricanes, 3 Spitfires and an ME109 in formation, and after that a Spitfire and a Mustang playing together - oh yes, and a Canberra and 2 Hunters in formation. A great selection of aircraft for a car show!
Yes, they did 4 or 5 fly-bys around 1800 in formation with 3 Spitfires. Earlier in the day we had 2 Hurricanes, 3 Spitfires and an ME109 in formation, and after that a Spitfire and a Mustang playing together - oh yes, and a Canberra and 2 Hunters in formation. A great selection of aircraft for a car show!
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You may be very certain of that WW
I'll admit to a slight chuckle when I saw a RAF Corporal (chevrons) Pilot (wings), wearing a Kings Crown Officers SD hat with one row of scrambled egg ... Priceless
In fact I've never seen so many Squadron Leaders, Wing Commanders and Group Captains in one go ... Oh and one Chap dressed as a Luftwaffe Field Marshal (plus FM's Baton) ... Who looked more like Catweasel than Goring.
I'll admit to a slight chuckle when I saw a RAF Corporal (chevrons) Pilot (wings), wearing a Kings Crown Officers SD hat with one row of scrambled egg ... Priceless
In fact I've never seen so many Squadron Leaders, Wing Commanders and Group Captains in one go ... Oh and one Chap dressed as a Luftwaffe Field Marshal (plus FM's Baton) ... Who looked more like Catweasel than Goring.
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I stacked just after the Canberra/Hunter combo today - same as yesterday in fact. Not sure I can post my photos though (on a quality basis, not ability!)
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Great pics Coff.
Speaking of Beaver. I did a bit of design work on the Beaver in the early 80s. You live and learn. During the survey noted a small circular panel that got included in the scheme (incorporated in a doubler). Odd thing was it was not on the second or third aircraft so I questioned the mod state to find it was a battle damage repair for a bullet hole!
Also worked on the Alouette 2 (My Dad had worked on the 3) I also worked on some of the same tail number Canberras as my Dad. I guess many folks lay claim to that one. I am only 57.
Looking forward to seeing the next instalment. Just love the polished finish. I remember one of my old bosses telling me about polishing the Hastings belonging to Mountbatten in the Far East so much that there was no heads left on the rivets.
Speaking of Beaver. I did a bit of design work on the Beaver in the early 80s. You live and learn. During the survey noted a small circular panel that got included in the scheme (incorporated in a doubler). Odd thing was it was not on the second or third aircraft so I questioned the mod state to find it was a battle damage repair for a bullet hole!
Also worked on the Alouette 2 (My Dad had worked on the 3) I also worked on some of the same tail number Canberras as my Dad. I guess many folks lay claim to that one. I am only 57.
Looking forward to seeing the next instalment. Just love the polished finish. I remember one of my old bosses telling me about polishing the Hastings belonging to Mountbatten in the Far East so much that there was no heads left on the rivets.
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Good evening Drag old chap ... I'm beginning to think that you've had a "Design" input on most of the UK Mil Airborne Asset Inventory in your time 
I'll post more pics tomorrow as promised
I'll post more pics tomorrow as promised
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Coff, some seriously good pics there sir, but for me the Gladiator shot is the "bees knees". A beauty, and no mistake. I wish I could have got there.
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Just found this from the Telegraph showing the Lancs and Spits today:
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Just found this from the Telegraph showing the Lancs and Spits today:
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Yep ... It was most certainly the two Spitfires and Hurricane from the BBMF. The Fighters landed and parked up in a themed Dispersal at Goodwood while the Lancs went on to display at Bournemouth. I believe Messrs Mason and Stringer flew the Spits. Not sure who flew the Hurricane though.
