Stampe and Tiger Moth lands next the Pyramids
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Stampe and Tiger Moth lands next the Pyramids
The first time in 80 years that a series of old aircraft have landed next to the Pyramids.
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Some more detail about the SV.4*:
It is closely tied to the Stampe & Vertongen museum at Antwerp Airport, where also the factory was. Belgian registered (OO-GWB), it carries the Belgian tricolore on one side but the French one on the port side, reflecting the nationalities of the crew. There had been a second SV.4 (OO-SVT) planned to participate but it had to be withdrawn.
*<rant mode>I so hate it when some, mostly Brits, call this plane a "Stampe". On the one side that shows zero respect for Mr. Vertongen, on the other hand the company created many more designs. Though admiddetly this one was their most successful, and would have been so if not chosen (for political reasons) by the French Air Force. But why is it so hard to call a plane by its proper name, i.e. SV.4?
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Regarding the merit of this "expedition": it is more flying than I can expect to ever to be able to afford, so I look on with interest and envy. But yes, the exploits of Colin Hales are even more impressive, very much so. Perhaps the comparison can help us to appreciate the complexity and daring of his tour.
It is closely tied to the Stampe & Vertongen museum at Antwerp Airport, where also the factory was. Belgian registered (OO-GWB), it carries the Belgian tricolore on one side but the French one on the port side, reflecting the nationalities of the crew. There had been a second SV.4 (OO-SVT) planned to participate but it had to be withdrawn.
*<rant mode>I so hate it when some, mostly Brits, call this plane a "Stampe". On the one side that shows zero respect for Mr. Vertongen, on the other hand the company created many more designs. Though admiddetly this one was their most successful, and would have been so if not chosen (for political reasons) by the French Air Force. But why is it so hard to call a plane by its proper name, i.e. SV.4?
</rant mode>
Regarding the merit of this "expedition": it is more flying than I can expect to ever to be able to afford, so I look on with interest and envy. But yes, the exploits of Colin Hales are even more impressive, very much so. Perhaps the comparison can help us to appreciate the complexity and daring of his tour.
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*<rant mode>I so hate it when some, mostly Brits, call this plane a "Stampe". On the one side that shows zero respect for Mr. Vertongen, on the other hand the company created many more designs. Though admiddetly this one was their most successful, and would have been so if not chosen (for political reasons) by the French Air Force. But why is it so hard to call a plane by its proper name, i.e. SV.4?
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No different to the following:
Beaver
Otter
Chipmunk
Tutor
Stearman
Condor, etc etc....
BTW, a plane is used by a carpenter.
At least you have good beer, that's something.
Agreed, a few boys (and girls) following a set plan laid out by someone who has been there several times before, nothing special with the exception of the landings at Giza. That's pretty special, especially if you know the Egyptian beurocracy. Indeed, overwater flight in those old kites to that distance is pretty intrepid also.
Good luck to them and "happy landings".
Only the Stampe landed at the pyramids - thank you to the Aero Club of Egypt for making it possible. Also the low level flying before and after the landing (including 500' down the Nile for all aircraft).
Neat photos, I'd love to have been involved...
Re the plane being termed a Stampe, history is not careful... Launching from the post above neither Lloyd Stearman or William Boeing had much if any involvement with the PT-17 Kaydet that bears both their names. The Bücker Jungmann with its precise German handling was designed by a Swede and etc.
Re the plane being termed a Stampe, history is not careful... Launching from the post above neither Lloyd Stearman or William Boeing had much if any involvement with the PT-17 Kaydet that bears both their names. The Bücker Jungmann with its precise German handling was designed by a Swede and etc.
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Totally wish I could have been on this trip, and there's no shame in being on a properly organised and supported expedition like this. Particularly when you're open about the nature of the trip and when you have the opportunity to experience such amazing places.
[[off topic]] @Silvaire1:
I did and do not expect US'ans to show better sense about names than Brits
And the beautiful Jungmann is a German aircraft (not a "plane" as I have been reminded): designed in Germany, certified in Germany, built in Germany.
I did and do not expect US'ans to show better sense about names than Brits
And the beautiful Jungmann is a German aircraft (not a "plane" as I have been reminded): designed in Germany, certified in Germany, built in Germany.
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