Actual flying in the UK
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Wow I so want to do this too!
I'm planning a trip in the coming years, to follow iconic locations for the BoF & BoB. Definitely stopping in at Woza's joint and spending the night at dickie's too
I'm planning a trip in the coming years, to follow iconic locations for the BoF & BoB. Definitely stopping in at Woza's joint and spending the night at dickie's too
Catch me if you can...
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Count me in! It'd be an honourPariah wrote:Keep us posted on your plans Tex. I'm sure a good few of us would be willing to travel to come and see you.
“It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes I-16s.” - Douglas Adams
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I live slap bang the middle of BoB country. Would be an honour if you fancy taking a tour of the sites?
Will hit RAF Manston museum, RAF Hawkinge museum, BoB memorial at capel, and a spot of lunch at the Jackdaw.
http://www.thejackdaw.info/
Actually if any of the chaps want to meet up we could get a mini bus
Will hit RAF Manston museum, RAF Hawkinge museum, BoB memorial at capel, and a spot of lunch at the Jackdaw.
http://www.thejackdaw.info/
Actually if any of the chaps want to meet up we could get a mini bus
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Now you're talking
I must go up to the skies again, to the peace of silent flight, To the gull’s way, and the hawk’s way, and the free wings’ delight;
And all I ask is a friendly joke with a laughing fellow rover, And a large beer, and a deep sleep, when the long flight’s over.
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Could this minibus perchance take us on a tour of the pubs too? Offical BoB pubs of course - purely for BoB research...
“It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes I-16s.” - Douglas Adams
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I so want to do that. I’m sure I could get a weekend pass.Bunny wrote:Could this minibus perchance take us on a tour of the pubs too? Offical BoB pubs of course - purely for BoB research...
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Yes good idea Mr Bunny for research of course...Bunny wrote:Could this minibus perchance take us on a tour of the pubs too? Offical BoB pubs of course - purely for BoB research...
Always above, seldom on the same level, never underneath.
- Edward Mannock 73 victories
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Thanks so much for the tips on this. I was content to think about a Cessna 152 but have now elevated my aspirations. I need to work out exactly where we are staying to figure out the distances, time involved, etc. And then, I have to work on the spouse to get the green light to make it happen. The idea of flying in the Spit is growing on me. The price is a bit steep but I think I can justify it as a "bucket list" item and work to open the savings account a bit. We shall see.
It would also be great to run into the "real" 501 while over there. I will keep you posted on my plans as the develop.
It would also be great to run into the "real" 501 while over there. I will keep you posted on my plans as the develop.
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Just stumbled across this chaps Youtube channel and have subsequently watched about three of his videos. He's based in the south-east of England and does lot's of VFR flights. Might give you a flavour of what to expect Tex.
In this video he travels to Le Touquet from Biggin Hill:
Points of Interest: Dungeness at 2:44, mid-channel at 6:17, Cap Gris-Nez at 6:57, some nice banter at 7:08, Étaples at 9:03 and Le Toquet at 9:27.
In this video he travels to Le Touquet from Biggin Hill:
Points of Interest: Dungeness at 2:44, mid-channel at 6:17, Cap Gris-Nez at 6:57, some nice banter at 7:08, Étaples at 9:03 and Le Toquet at 9:27.