A sign of Spring
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A sign of Spring
I understand some people believe the sound of a swallow, or nightingale, or some such to be a reasonable sign of spring. In my mind, and somewhat less reliable, it is the growl of the mighty Merlin. I just happen to be fortunate enough to live right next to a grass airfield on which a Mustang lives. My thoughts turned to the private flying season ahead through the reasonably pleasant weather and the first flight of the Mustang. Thank you Maurice and the team - I can now look forward to six months or so of excitement.
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Funny old thing, FF, I heard that engine running up (well wind was nor'easterly) and then watched it climb out and turn right.
I was polishing my aeroplane at the time and was in 2 minds whether to go off to Leicester. The Mustang was still visible at 4 miles so I decided to go....
An amazing impromptu Pitts fly-in at EBGB.
There were 10 Pitts Specials and a Skybolt and a Starduster on the ramp. Someone suggested a photoshoot (on the ground) so we spent 30 mins pushing them around.
Hopefully post a photo here for you all to see shortly.
The weather inland was super but landed back here in the murk at 1630 - legal, safe but not great fun east of Peterborough.
Stik
I was polishing my aeroplane at the time and was in 2 minds whether to go off to Leicester. The Mustang was still visible at 4 miles so I decided to go....
An amazing impromptu Pitts fly-in at EBGB.
There were 10 Pitts Specials and a Skybolt and a Starduster on the ramp. Someone suggested a photoshoot (on the ground) so we spent 30 mins pushing them around.
Hopefully post a photo here for you all to see shortly.
The weather inland was super but landed back here in the murk at 1630 - legal, safe but not great fun east of Peterborough.
Stik
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Norfolk
FO - your aeroplane was looking very good! Glad that it is sorted.
The bipe in Tx is looking more plausible following a discussion with the vendor last night. Will let you know we get on.
Is "the fat American" going to mail out yesterday's photos?
Stik
The bipe in Tx is looking more plausible following a discussion with the vendor last night. Will let you know we get on.
Is "the fat American" going to mail out yesterday's photos?
Stik
