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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Nov 2012, 16:11
Replies: 12
Views: 4,329
Posted By Biggles1049

Water Arch Salute for Easyjet A319 at Stansted

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k355/Biggles1049/G-EZFP.jpg?t=1351958937Whilst waiting for a flight out of Stansted last Sunday - I witnessed a rare sight ( well I have only seen it once before...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Jan 2012, 19:53
Replies: 1
Views: 1,444
Posted By Biggles1049

Old Buckenham Fly-in 2/1/2012

Old Buckenham chose the right day for their flyin on 2/1/2012 - the weather was glorious CAVOK , wind down the runway - over 70 aircraft visited to get the first entry in their log books for the new...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2011, 19:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,309
Posted By Biggles1049

Great news on the smooth handover and future...

Great news on the smooth handover and future plans - OLD BUCK SHOTS continues to provide a photograpghic record of visitors to the airfield - now over 4,000 images of 1,600 different aircraft have...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Mar 2011, 19:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By Biggles1049

Future of Afriqiyah Airways ?

Presumably this airline is currently not flying ? Last friday I saw a brand new A320 F-WWIX/5A-ONN c/n 4596 in there Colours at the Toulouse Airbus Delivery Centre

Airbus A320-214, F-WWIX,...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2011, 20:44
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By Biggles1049

Weather forecast still v good - good turnout...

Weather forecast still v good - good turnout expected - over 100 aircraft at the same event last year
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2011, 11:05
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By Biggles1049

OLD BUCKENHAM Fly-in This Sunday 20/3

Forecast for this weekend's fly-in looks very promising at the moment - lets hope it holds - UK Airfield Events (http://www.oldbuck.com/events/) free landings for LAA and Homebuilt aircraft as well...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Aug 2010, 13:21
Replies: 0
Views: 8,633
Posted By Biggles1049

Vintage Glider Club Rally Tibenham Last Week

http://www.pprune.org/[IMG]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4861334394_cf1062bd21_z.jpghttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4861334394_cf1062bd21_z.jpg
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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th May 2010, 19:31
Replies: 0
Views: 602
Posted By Biggles1049

Old Buck Shots

Dear All

Last weekend saw the first birthday of Old Buck Shots not only is it staggering how quickly time has gone but also how the Album has grown and developed. The on line Photo album is set up...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Feb 2010, 06:55
Replies: 2
Views: 21,200
Posted By Biggles1049

FW190 Restoration - Shock News re JME Engineering

I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

It is with shock and disbelief that I have to inform you that JME Engineering is no more.
Long standing world class restorer Jeremy Moore has...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Dec 2009, 19:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By Biggles1049

A bit more history has come to light re this rare...

A bit more history has come to light re this rare Chippy - see below from someone who used to fly her

Since demob in the middle 50's this aircraft was on the fleet of the Air Service Training
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Dec 2009, 18:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By Biggles1049

Chipmunk Reborn - G-AOUP

A very timely visit today to East Winch, Norfolk found the following of interest


G-AOUP Chipmunk De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk 22, G-AOUP, Private...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Apr 2009, 18:35
Replies: 13
Views: 1,559
Posted By Biggles1049

Hiya Nick / All Sorry no - has as been...

Hiya Nick / All

Sorry no - has as been mentioned it is illegal in the Uk - the website I posted is taken from a system picking up the aircraft from his aerial in Holland. There are other sites ...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Apr 2009, 06:14
Replies: 13
Views: 1,559
Posted By Biggles1049

This may help - web site with live SBS based in...

This may help - web site with live SBS based in Rotterdam covering the southeast of the Uk ( NB site does not always work)

SBS-1 Radar Image From the East Coast of the UK...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2009, 05:57
Replies: 23
Views: 15,852
Posted By Biggles1049

Piper Cub "Grace the Ace" - 80 Spins

Searching through my old slide collection I came across one of a J3-65 Cub marked "Grace the Ace" in large titles down the side - tucked away in the back of a Hangar in Lethbridge , Alberta back in...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2009, 15:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,364
Posted By Biggles1049

Hi Zula Alpha - my thoughts exactly - nothing on...

Hi Zula Alpha - my thoughts exactly - nothing on the "Web" - apparently it was advertised in the LAA Magazine - such a pity - as there was not much else on that day and given the weather I am sure...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2009, 13:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,364
Posted By Biggles1049

LAA Fly-IN Tibenham - G-AVTC Nipper re-born

Great variety of types turned up in glorious weather for an LAA Fly In at Tibenham on Saturday.

Highlight was the presence of recently restored Tipsy Nipper G-AVTC inna smart Red and White Colour...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Sep 2008, 16:37
Replies: 49
Views: 24,583
Posted By Biggles1049

Here's a photo of it in 1980 as G-N94AD ...

Here's a photo of it in 1980 as G-N94AD
http://www.abpic.co.uk/images/thumbs/1034622_t.jpg

to see a larger image click link below
BAC Concorde, G-N94AD, Singapore Airlines / British Airways...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Sep 2008, 18:21
Replies: 12
Views: 6,793
Posted By Biggles1049

There are eight power cells powering eight...

There are eight power cells powering eight forward facing and 8 rear facing motors and props - more closeup shots showing this

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k355/Biggles1049/DSC06614.jpg
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Sep 2008, 20:53
Replies: 12
Views: 6,793
Posted By Biggles1049

Well it flew on at least 3 times last weekend...

Well it flew on at least 3 times last weekend with the eight battery packs and 16 motors and propellors attached - see image below. Experiment was to identify if sustained flight could be maintained...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2008, 18:25
Replies: 12
Views: 6,793
Posted By Biggles1049

Edgley EA-9 Optimist

Noted at Tibenham oh Thursday 18th September was the unique and
interesting Edgley EA-9 Optimist Glider BGA4093 / HPJ.
It is constructed using a material called FIBRELAM which is a board
material...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2008, 08:13
Replies: 2
Views: 879
Posted By Biggles1049

New Twister Fly's - G-XSEL Photo

Visiting Priory Farm on Wednesday evening 6/8/2008 was G-XSEL a Silence Twister - First flight was on Monday 4th August

Needless to say it was the centre of attention at the Breckland LAA flying...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2008, 12:34
Replies: 6
Views: 4,438
Posted By Biggles1049

A few more of "Marinell" ...

A few more of "Marinell"
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k355/Biggles1049/Hardwick/portfront.jpg


http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k355/Biggles1049/Hardwick/portside.jpg
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2008, 09:02
Replies: 6
Views: 4,438
Posted By Biggles1049

Hiya Yak 11fan - your wish is my command ! ...

Hiya Yak 11fan - your wish is my command !

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k355/Biggles1049/Hardwick/g-elmhto.jpg


http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k355/Biggles1049/Hardwick/g-elmh3.jpg
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jul 2008, 13:57
Replies: 6
Views: 4,438
Posted By Biggles1049

New P-51 Restoration - Hardwick

A visit late on Sunday afternoon to Hardwick co-incided with one of the monthly open days at the 93rd BG Museum (open 3rd Sunday in the month May to October)

As luck would have it Maurice...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2008, 14:11
Replies: 1
Views: 2,792
Posted By Biggles1049

Lange Antares E1 at Tibenham (New Type)

One of the aircraft attending the Open National Gliding Competition at Tibenham this week is is G-DCDC an Antares E1 Powered Glider - very new type to the UK I understand - one of only a few in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jun 2008, 20:59
Replies: 12
Views: 1,858
Posted By Biggles1049

A couple of images from memory lane Click...

A couple of images from memory lane

Click here for a larger image http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1030318/

Gatwick June 1981

http://www.abpic.co.uk/images/thumbs/1030318_t.jpg


Click here...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2008, 19:36
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,595,037
Posted By Biggles1049

Two different eye catching colour schemes seen at...

Two different eye catching colour schemes seen at Berlin ILA last week end

Hungarian Air Force Mil 24W
Click here for a larger photo
http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1112293/...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2008, 08:17
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By Biggles1049

New Cessna Models (350/400) at ILA

Got my first glimpse of these two models at the ILA show , presumably they will be at AeroExpo at Booker ?

Cessna 350
Click here for a larger image http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1112111/
...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2008, 07:49
Replies: 12
Views: 773
Posted By Biggles1049

Can only be the popular Breckland LAA Fathers day...

Can only be the popular Breckland LAA Fathers day BBQ and Fly inn at Tibenham !! see LInkhttp://www.brecklandstrut.co.uk/noticeboard/index.php
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jun 2008, 19:52
Replies: 0
Views: 684
Posted By Biggles1049

ILA Photo's

Had a cracking day at Belin ILA last saturday - a great selection of vintage aircraft on display here a just a selection :

http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1111943/ ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th May 2008, 19:19
Replies: 226
Views: 76,170
Posted By Biggles1049

In my opinion the best looking aircraft has to be...

In my opinion the best looking aircraft has to be the Connie - such a graceful lady

Click here for a larger image
http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1007597/
...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th May 2008, 15:48
Replies: 30
Views: 7,357
Posted By Biggles1049

HI Guys Thanks for all your interest and...

HI Guys

Thanks for all your interest and comment re the image .

It was pure luck - fbeing in the right place at the right time !

Never been to Memphis before, did'nt know which runway we...
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th May 2008, 09:59
Replies: 30
Views: 7,357
Posted By Biggles1049

Reference has been made to " all your eggs in one...

Reference has been made to " all your eggs in one basket" - someone must be contact with the Weather gods !

Well two days after we were there a severe storm hit the South - see link below ...
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th May 2008, 09:45
Replies: 30
Views: 7,357
Posted By Biggles1049

Thanks for your interest. We landed at...

Thanks for your interest.

We landed at 2.30pm on a Sunday.

At 4pm the Fedex Exodus Started - over 80 aircraft departed in only 90 minutes - quite a sight.

We waited up untill 11pm hoping to...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th May 2008, 22:14
Replies: 30
Views: 7,357
Posted By Biggles1049

Memphis Fedex Ramp Photo

What a sight !!

Click here for a bigger image http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1108051/

http://www.abpic.co.uk/images/images/1108051M.jpg
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