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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Aug 2015, 16:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,314
Posted By WH904

Yes, a lot of stuff, but a little unclear in...

Yes, a lot of stuff, but a little unclear in parts. Also, I'm still not sure whether the Phase I, II and III improvements were identical on the Mk.2 and Mk.3 ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Aug 2015, 12:49
Replies: 38
Views: 14,323
Posted By WH904

I'd love to see the photo too - it would be nice...

I'd love to see the photo too - it would be nice to settle this mystery once and for all with a colour photo! :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Aug 2015, 12:18
Replies: 2
Views: 1,314
Posted By WH904

Shackleton queries

I'm trying to make some sense of the various "Phase" modifications that were made to the Shackleton Mk.2 and Mk.3. I wonder if anyone has any clear knowledge of what the precise modifications were...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jun 2015, 10:47
Replies: 6
Views: 2,691
Posted By WH904

Thanks very much for the feedback, I will PM you...

Thanks very much for the feedback, I will PM you :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jun 2015, 15:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,691
Posted By WH904

Former Valiant folks?

Anyone on Pprune who was on Valiants - or does anyone know anyone who was? I'd appreciate a few pointers :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2015, 12:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,729
Posted By WH904

Not the most useful of recollections but I fondly...

Not the most useful of recollections but I fondly remember four Drakens departing from Waddington after a Mallet Blow exercise - returning for a (very) low pass over the A15 that impressed everybody!...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Oct 2014, 18:30
Replies: 0
Views: 1,337
Posted By WH904

Mixed camouflage Jaguar

I found a couple of photos of Jaguar XZ103 wearing desert camouflage sand colours, but with a medium grey tail and fuselage. A Tornado was painted in the same paint scheme. Does anybody know anything...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Oct 2014, 20:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,701
Posted By WH904

It does help indeed! Thanks for that. Mystery...

It does help indeed! Thanks for that. Mystery solved.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Oct 2014, 16:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,701
Posted By WH904

Maritime Jaguar question

Does anyone know if the Jaguar M (Maritime) prototype was re-fitted with standard landing gear? I have a photo of a Jaguar taken nose-on but it appears to be painted grey, suggesting that it is the M...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Oct 2014, 16:45
Replies: 10
Views: 17,886
Posted By WH904

I've watched those programmes quite a few times....

I've watched those programmes quite a few times. Very nice, but that dreary music is so depressing it's almost hilarious :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2014, 22:02
Replies: 62
Views: 31,116
Posted By WH904

XS587 Sea Vixen will not be going anywhere, it is...

XS587 Sea Vixen will not be going anywhere, it is a core component of the collection and will in time be restored to running condition.

Delighted to hear it! It's a unique and fascinating...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2014, 21:54
Replies: 34
Views: 8,456
Posted By WH904

Just been reading 'TSR2 - bombing the myth' ...

Just been reading 'TSR2 - bombing the myth'

Might I suggest the "Aeroplane Icons" TSR2 special or my book on TSR2 (published by Ian Allan/Classic). In both publications you can read the real story...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Oct 2014, 12:40
Replies: 62
Views: 31,116
Posted By WH904

On the basis of the above comments, do we...

On the basis of the above comments, do we therefore assume that the Shackleton that is going to Bruntingthorpe will not be restored to running condition? I suspect that a lot of people well be very...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2014, 22:49
Replies: 23
Views: 12,807
Posted By WH904

Meanwhile, the unique XT597 is still for sale...

Meanwhile, the unique XT597 is still for sale with Everett... Would be a terrible shame if this aircraft doesn't find a good home
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Sep 2014, 19:39
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

As I understand things, there are no plans to...

As I understand things, there are no plans to combine FP and AM, in fact Key say that they plan to improve AM. I guess it will be a case of waiting to see how things develop.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Sep 2014, 13:59
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

Aeroplane Monthly (plus all of Kelsey's aviation...

Aeroplane Monthly (plus all of Kelsey's aviation titles) have now been sold to Key Publishing. I don't know what this will mean for the future of any of the titles as yet.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2014, 16:45
Replies: 29
Views: 5,640
Posted By WH904

Was looking at a Haynes technical book, but they...

Was looking at a Haynes technical book, but they have binned doing them

Can't say I'm surprised. Aviation books just don't sell. They never did all that well, but when a print run of maybe a...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2014, 12:02
Replies: 29
Views: 5,640
Posted By WH904

Thanks very much for the helpful replies. I will...

Thanks very much for the helpful replies. I will PM accordingly in order to spare readers the details!:)
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2014, 17:50
Replies: 29
Views: 5,640
Posted By WH904

Jaguars

I'm seeking some help with a project I'm tackling on the Jaguar. Does anyone know of any former Jaguar people and where I might be able to reach them? I'd really like to get some information on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2014, 17:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,711
Posted By WH904

Good thinking :)

Good thinking :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2014, 12:40
Replies: 4
Views: 2,711
Posted By WH904

Jaguars!

I'm seeking some help with a project I'm tackling on the Jaguar. Does anyone know of any former Jaguar people and where I might be able to reach them? I'd really like to get some information on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Aug 2014, 07:11
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

I wouldn't disagree with any of your comments....

I wouldn't disagree with any of your comments. It's really a question of whether one looks at the subject from a reader's viewpoint, or from a publisher's viewpoint. As a reader and enthusiast I'm...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Aug 2014, 16:17
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

Actually I would suggest that we're probably at a...

Actually I would suggest that we're probably at a fairly high point in specialist publishing. If one takes a look at the numbers, quality and variety of books, magazines and booklets that are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2014, 15:59
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

Agreed, AH looks like an interesting little...

Agreed, AH looks like an interesting little publication. It's a classic illustration of why commercial magazines have such a hard time these days. It's a real challenge to meet the costs of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Aug 2014, 18:30
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

Further to my last post, I can't speak on behalf...

Further to my last post, I can't speak on behalf of AM but all of these viewpoints are very useful. Could I refer you to my previous comments regarding the Icons series? They were originally started...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Aug 2014, 18:08
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

Stanwell I'm slightly confused by some of your...

Stanwell I'm slightly confused by some of your comments - I have no idea who Nige321 is! :)

I am indeed taking note of all the observations - it is refreshing to hear the views of readers and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Aug 2014, 14:17
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

Some very interesting stuff there, and thanks for...

Some very interesting stuff there, and thanks for taking the time to outline your thoughts.

I would agree that one clear difficulty is maintaining an authoritative style when so many of the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Aug 2014, 09:22
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

Interesting comments :) Of course, one of the big...

Interesting comments :) Of course, one of the big issues at present, is what era is perceived as being more popular. Current thinking is that Cold War subjects are now very popular, and WWII is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Aug 2014, 20:18
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

Of course readers do indeed vote with their feet...

Of course readers do indeed vote with their feet and wallets. But it's not a case of losing touch with target markets - quite the opposite in fact. The dwindling market for print media means that (as...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Aug 2014, 11:58
Replies: 91
Views: 24,578
Posted By WH904

Some interesting comments here. The content of...

Some interesting comments here. The content of Aeroplane Monthly is similar to FlyPast because both magazines cater for the same readership. Of course Aeroplane Monthly has been around a whole lot...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2014, 13:00
Replies: 145
Views: 32,417
Posted By WH904

Oh well, another potentially interesting thread...

Oh well, another potentially interesting thread goes absolutely nowhere. PS- don't bother with the inevitable responses because I won't be reading them ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2014, 11:16
Replies: 145
Views: 32,417
Posted By WH904

Now PLEASE give it a rest. How very rude. If...

Now PLEASE give it a rest.

How very rude. If you don't want to debate a point then don't.

You've made some sweeping assertions about what the documentary set-out to do. Obviously I should point...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2014, 08:45
Replies: 145
Views: 32,417
Posted By WH904

Tankertrash I wasn't criticising anyone for...

Tankertrash I wasn't criticising anyone for liking the programme - each to his own and all that. My point was that from an objective viewpoint, the programme was a load of garbage. I'm glad to have...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2014, 22:10
Replies: 45
Views: 8,655
Posted By WH904

The Vulcan B1 is another thorny subject of...

The Vulcan B1 is another thorny subject of course. I've never accepted RAFM's assertion that the aircraft was "beyond economical repair" and was therefore only suitable for disposal. What kind of...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2014, 10:27
Replies: 145
Views: 32,417
Posted By WH904

Reading back through the comments, I get the...

Reading back through the comments, I get the feeling that some people seem to think that I was criticising RAFAT. I didn't say that at all. I also get the impression that some people think I'm not in...
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