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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

6th Jul 2011, 04:18

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Accident at Old Warden today.Seafire mishap.

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Posted By rubbersidedown

It's a common missunderstanding that a wheels up...

It's a common missunderstanding that a wheels up landing on grass would be less harmful to an engine than on a paved runway. That's not really true! On soft ground the turning prop blades will dig...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

25th Sep 2005, 21:21

Replies: 28

spitfire

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Posted By rubbersidedown

There's no mystery where the line goes. Legally,...

There's no mystery where the line goes. Legally, everything but the data plate with the construction number are spare parts, and can be replaced without making the aircraft another individual!!
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Mar 2004, 03:17

Replies: 45

pilot actors....

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Posted By rubbersidedown

Regarding Jimmy Stewart, An aviation magazin...

Regarding Jimmy Stewart,

An aviation magazin in early 90's had a more detailed story about his flight experience. If my poor brain remember it right, PIC in B-24 in combat, SIC B-17 non combat,...

Forum: Cabin Crew

22nd Oct 2001, 04:30

Replies: 13

Mile High Club

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Posted By rubbersidedown

Since we are on the subject, if any of you guys...

Since we are on the subject, if any of you guys haven't read Diana Benson's book: "Mile High Club, First Class all the way with the rich and famous", do it! Despite being a pilot I laughed my ass off...

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