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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2007, 15:27
Replies: 13
Views: 1,953
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Reds over the QE2

Don't despair folks. The end is not nigh.
The QE2 will make two further showings in Scotland ,both in 2008.
The British Isles tour takes place at the end of September and the vessel is down for...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2007, 19:43
Replies: 29
Views: 3,167
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

The one oop-north is in fact at Southport. To be...

The one oop-north is in fact at Southport. To be correct it is Birkdale Sands.
It no longer exists however.
BUT before anyone stands to correct me you will see a programme on BBC 2 on Sunday at 8pm...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2007, 16:03
Replies: 18
Views: 1,832
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Mazzy. Have you checked your Emails lately? ...

Mazzy. Have you checked your Emails lately?

M
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2006, 13:50
Replies: 17
Views: 1,395
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Flash Thanks for a great weekend at Kemble....

Flash
Thanks for a great weekend at Kemble. Regards to Keith and Oliver.
Crack Karen????

Malcolm
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2006, 14:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,529
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

No it wasn't the Islander episode that did it for...

No it wasn't the Islander episode that did it for Southport. For those who may remember Southport used to boast "miles of golden sands".
Not any more. The beach is more like a field now. A disgrace...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2006, 16:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,529
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Beach Landings

Southport is definitely a no-go. However NorthWest strut of the PFA go to Pilling Sands near Fleetwood for a fly-in. Infact I think you may have just missed it.
Check out ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jan 2006, 11:00
Replies: 43
Views: 10,640
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Swanton Morley

Swanton is closed to GA. Now the home of Robertson Barracks. All you'll see there are TANKS. I doubt that the hangars have any civilian use.
It is a shame that it closed to GA as before the runway...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Jan 2006, 18:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Re: Mystery medium/large turboprop seen approaching Blackpool or BAe Warton.

AWR
That was probably it. I'm only 9 miles north of JLA, on the coast.
Cheers
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Dec 2005, 15:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Looked out of my window a couple of hours ago in...

Looked out of my window a couple of hours ago in time to spot
Air Atlantique Electra heading towards the Fylde coast. Height was "probably" less than 250 feet but it was flying the coastline so no...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2005, 12:43
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Barkston Heath

No I haven't - Sorry.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2005, 09:27
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Barkston Heath Accomodation

Type this into google search and you're there !!!


Barkston Heath B&B

Cheers
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2005, 10:27
Replies: 33
Views: 12,739
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

What's a wingover?

Not being an aero type can I ask
"is it like a leg-over but higher?"
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Nov 2005, 21:03
Replies: 13
Views: 1,739
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Groaning over Beckenham

NO NO NO KK

You can't have Over AND Out. One or tother. Roger????
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2005, 09:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,685
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Light aircraft crash

Northrepps is now closed.
Details can be found at www.edp24.co.uk
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2005, 13:44
Replies: 10
Views: 1,704
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Light aircraft silencers

Spiney check your PM
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2005, 13:02
Replies: 14
Views: 1,833
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Airfields near Ullswater

You could try Cark, near Flookburgh, Grange over Sands. Might be OK. Contact them via North West Parachute Club? or Centre.
Google it. They operate a PAC750 off tarmac there.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2005, 13:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,239
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Disused ad on M25

Without a chart in front of me I'd guess Radlett ?????
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2005, 15:19
Replies: 14
Views: 1,416
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Sheffield to.......

TI try Headcorn.Not too far by road via Paddock Wood, Marden,Staplehurst and Headcorn Village. Say 40 mins tops.
You'll also gain grass strip experience.
Good hunting.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2005, 10:40
Replies: 5
Views: 3,249
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Airfields near Newport

see http://fly.to/usk
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2005, 13:21
Replies: 31
Views: 6,665
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

RAF Woodvale

Perhaps someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I was under the impression that the Bulldogs have been long gone from Woodvale. Admittedly there was no specific year in which the December visit took...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2005, 09:41
Replies: 31
Views: 6,665
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

RAF Woodvale

Duncan Check your PM.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2005, 09:34
Replies: 31
Views: 6,665
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

RAF Woodvale

Jayteeto. Yes sorry about that. I forgot that you were there. My apologies.
Do you think that speedtape WAS at Woodvale? He implies that he was able to walk round the hangars (inside )? and the club...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2005, 18:15
Replies: 31
Views: 6,665
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

RAF Woodvale

I've also found that ,when it is closed it is deserted.

I'm surprised that the" rottweilers" at the main gate didn't get you.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2005, 17:42
Replies: 31
Views: 6,665
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Woodvale

cdb Check your PM.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2005, 10:04
Replies: 67
Views: 7,740
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Sheffield City Airport doomed

From Popular Flying November 1989.
"The city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire is set to get its own airport by 1993,following the decision to allow construction at Tinsley Park once the open cast...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2005, 15:35
Replies: 60
Views: 8,106
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Flying for Fun

If anyone is still trying to find accomodation nearby Kemble have a look at the PFA site and under Hangar Chat there is a number to ring for local accomodation at The Firs in nearby Ashton Keynes.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2005, 17:48
Replies: 16
Views: 5,282
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

West Malling Airfield

Google shows it to be Beam Approach Beacon System.
Well, we got there in the end Speke. Ta Ra
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2005, 13:04
Replies: 16
Views: 5,282
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

West Malling airfield

The only BABS I know was a landing aid called (I think)
Beam Approach Beacon System. The site plan would therfore show the positioning of the ground equipment in relation to the runway.
No doubt...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th May 2005, 14:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

RAF Crests

Try www.stewart-aviation.co.uk/crests

Plenty there.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th May 2005, 11:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

RAF Station crests

Google : RAF Station crests.

I'm sure you'll get what you want. Loads there..no problem
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2005, 09:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

Jodel airframe

You won't be too far out if you visit
www.pfa.org.uk and work your way through to sales and wants. If you want to speak to someone directly then give
Chris and Mavis Parker a call on 01604...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jan 2005, 17:57
Replies: 16
Views: 4,505
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

RAF Woodvale

I remember going to school with a lad who eventually became Officer Commanding No.1 Squadron at Wittering flying Harriers.
My wife and I met him at Woodvale in the early 70's when he came over to do...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jan 2005, 17:04
Replies: 16
Views: 4,505
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

RAF Woodvale

Oshkosh George.... Ask Airways 45 if you really want to know.
He asked the question.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jan 2005, 13:16
Replies: 16
Views: 4,505
Posted By McFunkletrumpet

RAF Woodvale

I've just remembered that in the 1950's the USAF mounted a para exercise on the beach at Southport using C119's.It was launched from Woodvale. Can't find the photos now unfortunately. There were...
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