Dakota over Minehead
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Dakota over Minehead
I was down at my Mum's in Minehead last weekend and saw a Dakota overhead numerous times throught the daytime.
Anyone know where it's from and what it's doing and why?
Anyone know where it's from and what it's doing and why?
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Probably part of the farewell tour put on by Air Atlantique's Classic Flight.
Not sure if im allowed to post a link but here goes..
Goodbye Dakotas :: Dakota Farewell Tour 2008
Not sure if im allowed to post a link but here goes..
Goodbye Dakotas :: Dakota Farewell Tour 2008
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Yeah I know what you mean. I was very fortunate that I got to fly on G-AMPY a few months ago. It was a great feeling just sitting there as a passenger, lifting off from coventry and hearing those engines. Such a beautiful aeroplane and the EU is ruining our fun.
I hope that Air Atlantique still keeps the DC-3's flying for airshows etc.
I hope that Air Atlantique still keeps the DC-3's flying for airshows etc.
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Thanks piky! Were you flying it?
Saw you coming right towards our house at one point and it looked like you were showing someone what the pedals do.
I couldn't help but go outside and have a look every time you flew over the town.
Saw you coming right towards our house at one point and it looked like you were showing someone what the pedals do.
I couldn't help but go outside and have a look every time you flew over the town.
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Good old MPY. This was the airframe that was painted in Northwest colours about 20-25 years ago to celebrate that airline's 50th anniversary. If I recall correctly, that year's Biggin Hill show featured a Northwest 747 flying alongside this DC-3.
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Yes he was..........Dunno about the Rudder pedals tho'? Lead to believe he thinks they are foot rests!
Just stretching his legs after the long flight from Cardiff.
Just stretching his legs after the long flight from Cardiff.
