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Cough..... Cough..... ahem.... 12
Excellent!
Possible thread drift, but looking at one of the videos of Doc shutting down, number 4 prop appears to be ‘free-wheeling’ slowly in opposite directions, as if disconnected from the engine itself. It’s too slow to be a strobe effect. It’s at about 00:40 here: It wasn?t easy, but B-29 Doc takes to Wichita skies | The Wichita Eagle
Any comments?
Any comments?
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Her 'nose art' is a rabbit called Thumper.
Previously she was 'Phantom of the Ruhr' and I dare say, others way before that too.
Previously she was 'Phantom of the Ruhr' and I dare say, others way before that too.
History behind "Thumper"...
RAF BBMF - Lancaster Thumper Mk III
Hmmm...
I do hope that the use of the 'Thumper' character has been approved by Disney. They are fiercely protective of their brand (it was reported that they once threatened a charity nursery with being sued, because they had Disney characters on their walls)......
I guess it wasn't a problem during WW2 though - and the artwork on PA474 is simply a replica of the original.
No doubt there's some dusty old 1943 letter from Walt himself languishing in the 617 Sqn archives, approving the original...
I do hope that the use of the 'Thumper' character has been approved by Disney. They are fiercely protective of their brand (it was reported that they once threatened a charity nursery with being sued, because they had Disney characters on their walls)......
I guess it wasn't a problem during WW2 though - and the artwork on PA474 is simply a replica of the original.
No doubt there's some dusty old 1943 letter from Walt himself languishing in the 617 Sqn archives, approving the original...
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Here is Thumper with friend, and 1/2 the RAF skiving off
I really need to rework these now I have the software to do it
Last of the Avro bombers flying
I really need to rework these now I have the software to do it
Last of the Avro bombers flying
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BEagle said:
Just think of the publicity.
My barber is a Star Wars nut, and his business is very much themed around it to the extent that he names it Jabba the Cutt. We have discussed the copy right issues, even more now that it is a Disney brand and, as he says, just think of all the publicity he will get when -and he reckons it is a when- the cease and desist letter comes through the door.
It is a great name for a barber, though.
Hmmm...
I do hope that the use of the 'Thumper' character has been approved by Disney. They are fiercely protective of their brand (it was reported that they once threatened a charity nursery with being sued, because they had Disney characters on their walls)......
I guess it wasn't a problem during WW2 though - and the artwork on PA474 is simply a replica of the original.
No doubt there's some dusty old 1943 letter from Walt himself languishing in the 617 Sqn archives, approving the original...
I do hope that the use of the 'Thumper' character has been approved by Disney. They are fiercely protective of their brand (it was reported that they once threatened a charity nursery with being sued, because they had Disney characters on their walls)......
I guess it wasn't a problem during WW2 though - and the artwork on PA474 is simply a replica of the original.
No doubt there's some dusty old 1943 letter from Walt himself languishing in the 617 Sqn archives, approving the original...
My barber is a Star Wars nut, and his business is very much themed around it to the extent that he names it Jabba the Cutt. We have discussed the copy right issues, even more now that it is a Disney brand and, as he says, just think of all the publicity he will get when -and he reckons it is a when- the cease and desist letter comes through the door.
It is a great name for a barber, though.
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and even earlier
Lincoln & Lancaster in B&W
I do like the "Entrance other side" stencilled on the solid fuselage...... Sigh....only in the RAF
Lincoln & Lancaster in B&W
I do like the "Entrance other side" stencilled on the solid fuselage...... Sigh....only in the RAF
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Well done everyone at BBMF ... Mind you it still looks a little odd to see the last amendment date on the FRC's as Nov 2013 ... along with the black zip ties to bind them
