So, last Sunday we had a mini-meetup at the Cosford Air Show. Turns out I didn't really take any pictures of the guys (Pariah, Bunny, Bully and myself with special guests Bully's brother (Kupsised), Bully's brother's wife, Bunny's kid, Bunny's mate, and Bunny's mate's kids) so you'll have to take my word for it, but I did take some pics of the planes and stuff. I had a great time, thanks for the good company everyone
How cute is that? Hawker planes are best planes!
The existential despair of the Spitfire pilot...
Not easy to get a good pic of the Lightning, but it's a Lightning so it's still cool, right?
"Better keep listening, might be a bit about 'blessed are the big-noses'..."
Despite the heavy crosswind, nobody died.
Some old planes or something.
It wasn't the best weather. Poor light for photos, but some moody clouds helped out.
Ansons definitely look better in civ colours.
"Gentlemen, the King!"
The devil is in the details.
Hoping for better light at Duxford. At least that's my excuse.
Hang on! The one's at the end aren't even real engines!
I like the hot wibbly bits the best. As the actress said the the Bishop
Wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka...
...wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-wocka-BOOOOM!
"Th-th-th-th-th-that's all folks!"
Oh, and since I didn't get any pictures of the ACG group at the air show, here's a picture Mrs. Broadsword took of me one Sunday evening during the campaign. As you can see, Jammy's caricature of me is really rather uncanny
So, who's next for 'pilot-recreations a la Jammy'?
ACG Meet Up - Cosford Air Show 2017
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ACG Meet Up - Cosford Air Show 2017
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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Most amusing Broadsword!
Though I wonder, perhaps you should change your name to "Shortsword" now that the cats out the bag
Though I wonder, perhaps you should change your name to "Shortsword" now that the cats out the bag
I do like to shoot down planes yes I do
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It was a great day out - sorry we couldn't stay for the "civilised" coffee after the flying had finished, the soon-to-be illegal immigrants were tired after their trip over from Estonia. Did manage one shot of the 501 guys, (L to R) Pariah, Bully, Bunny, Broadsword.
And the aircraft
Then to appease the sister in law, after dragging her to the air show, we had to go and look at some animals a few days later. So here are some pictures of big cats.
And here's a random picture of the moon and a planet (the little white dot).
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Very nice!
No.501 and No.64 there together. I assume that the Spitfire became lost......
No.501 and No.64 there together. I assume that the Spitfire became lost......
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Great pics! Don't let Jammy bully you Broady - it's certainly no bodkin
“It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes I-16s.” - Douglas Adams
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My turn - though you've pretty seen them all above by now
Engrossed in his simpit, Pariah fails to notice Broadsword 'adjusting' his trim.
Without Miki to guide them, 501 attempt to navigate by committee.
Unfortunately for the freshly rescued plastic dummy, the Westland Whirlwind's main rotor blade had refused to spin.
Damned radiators.
Pariah was yet to decide which section to fly with.
Stars = beautiful
Crosses = scary. And they still insist on painting the nose a garish colour!
The Chinook chewing up the laws of gravity.
I had a thoroughly pleasant time, as ever great to meet up with the ne'er do wells of 501
Engrossed in his simpit, Pariah fails to notice Broadsword 'adjusting' his trim.
Without Miki to guide them, 501 attempt to navigate by committee.
Unfortunately for the freshly rescued plastic dummy, the Westland Whirlwind's main rotor blade had refused to spin.
Damned radiators.
Pariah was yet to decide which section to fly with.
Stars = beautiful
Crosses = scary. And they still insist on painting the nose a garish colour!
The Chinook chewing up the laws of gravity.
I had a thoroughly pleasant time, as ever great to meet up with the ne'er do wells of 501
“It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes I-16s.” - Douglas Adams