Danny recognise this?
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As did the Engineers..
I had a reply from a fellow photographer
I had a reply from a fellow photographer
The Desford has all the CAA paperwork and is ready for flight along with the 2nd Argus, there (Richard Ellingworth owns the Argus that is a flier at this moment in time) He also owns the Nord which will also be returning to flight sometime in the future.
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Hi Spekesoftly,
Interesting to read those notes about flying the aircraft.
Did your father publish his memories...are those lines from a book or magazine?
Is there more to read?
Regards,
Ed
Interesting to read those notes about flying the aircraft.
Did your father publish his memories...are those lines from a book or magazine?
Is there more to read?
Regards,
Ed
For anyone that hadn't heard of it - such as me,
That B-17 is a 1/3 scale aircraft that has been under construction since 1999.
18 years so far!
Wonder when the first flight is planned - and who is to fly it!
Oops- It has flown.
http://theballybomber.com/videos.html
TheBallyBomber.com | SPECS
SPECIFICATIONS
Bally's Bomber B-17G, ⅓ Scale
Wing Span: 34 ft. 7 in.
Length: 25 ft.
Tail Height: 6 ft. 10 in.
Power Plant: 240hp
Fuel Capacity: 42 gal.
Empty Weight: 1800 lbs. (Est.)
Cruising Speed: 110 kts. (Est.)
Crew: 1
Number Built: 1
That B-17 is a 1/3 scale aircraft that has been under construction since 1999.
18 years so far!
Wonder when the first flight is planned - and who is to fly it!
Oops- It has flown.
http://theballybomber.com/videos.html
TheBallyBomber.com | SPECS
SPECIFICATIONS
Bally's Bomber B-17G, ⅓ Scale
Wing Span: 34 ft. 7 in.
Length: 25 ft.
Tail Height: 6 ft. 10 in.
Power Plant: 240hp
Fuel Capacity: 42 gal.
Empty Weight: 1800 lbs. (Est.)
Cruising Speed: 110 kts. (Est.)
Crew: 1
Number Built: 1
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Well, while I am here 
NutLoose,
During your visit to Spanhoe, did you happen to notice if the prone pilot position in the R&S Bobsleigh still has its unique flying controls?
I suspect that they were probably removed when it reverted back to civilian use, but it would be interesting to know. I also wonder what flight instruments, if any, were provided for the prone pilot.
During your visit to Spanhoe, did you happen to notice if the prone pilot position in the R&S Bobsleigh still has its unique flying controls?
I suspect that they were probably removed when it reverted back to civilian use, but it would be interesting to know. I also wonder what flight instruments, if any, were provided for the prone pilot.
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I didn't, it has a harness you can see through the window, but in its later life it was used as a camera ship so they may have been removed, did you see AirportsEd's question as he tried to pm you i believe.
Thanks NutLoose.
AirportsEd and t'bird7:-
Thanks for your kind words, and glad you both enjoyed the read.
Ed - My father's memoirs have not been published, either in a book or magazine, as they were written for his family. In fact I didn't even know of their existence until after he had died, when we found them on his computer some ten years ago. There is quite a lot of aviation content, and it's mixed in with many personal and family recollections.
AirportsEd and t'bird7:-
Thanks for your kind words, and glad you both enjoyed the read.
Ed - My father's memoirs have not been published, either in a book or magazine, as they were written for his family. In fact I didn't even know of their existence until after he had died, when we found them on his computer some ten years ago. There is quite a lot of aviation content, and it's mixed in with many personal and family recollections.
