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[Ian AbbottParticipant @ianabbott31222]

Just had a look at Tollerton. I think now that I see it, M1 to Loughborough, across to the old Great Central line, with East Midlands off to the left, then Right at Clifton and across to Tollerton lane, hang a left and pick a runway.

I think I'll go back to bed, I'm rambling…

Ian

[Ian AbbottParticipant @ianabbott31222]

I don't think we have any Spitfires here in Alberta, out on the left hand side of Canada. Last time I looked, there was a none flying Mosquito at the Edmonton museum. Didn't see one at Calgary either. We have the Nanton Lancaster, which is, I think in taxying state; weren't they going to get it flying?

When I was talking to people at the Edmonton museum, they said that the Mosquito could theoretically fly with working engines, but to do everything as per certification was beyond their bank account's capability. That was some time ago and now they've lost their runway,'cos the old city airport is going to be developed. I should call in there and see what's new.

I guess, Calgary's Lancaster has moved under cover since last I was there, but from their web site a lot of stuff seems to be outside.

Ian

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

The first NZ built Mosquito was a prototype, built to full airworthy standard, but not certified, it has been bought up to flying standard now, so at the moment there are two Mossies in North America, with a third due shortly. The third one, at the moment registered as ZK- FHC, ex TV-959 had it's engines run up 27/8/16m, and should fly in the next few days with T-11 Vampire ZK-RVM as chase/photo plane.

Sorry about getting the location of the airstrip a bit out, I'm only going by what's on the web site that I got the info from, all I know it's somewhere in England, probably about the middle.

Ian S C

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Ian S C on 01/09/2016 11:03:23:

Sorry about getting the location of the airstrip a bit out, I'm only going by what's on the web site that I got the info from, all I know it's somewhere in England, probably about the middle.

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You didn't get the location of East Midlands Airport wrong, Ian

The drop pin on my map is on the airport, and Nottingham and Derby are both marked.

MichaelG.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Posted by Ian S C on 01/09/2016 11:03:23:

Sorry about getting the location of the airstrip a bit out, I'm only going by what's on the web site that I got the info from, all I know it's somewhere in England, probably about the middle.

My comment was more to do with the rivalry between Derby (which is a fairly small city) and Nottingham (which is our fourth-largest conurbation).

Unlikely to have created as much as stink as when Doncaster/Sheffield had the face to call their airport 'Robin Hood'.

Funny how airport names change for marketing purposes… Rhoose became Glamorgan (Rhoose) then Cardiff (Wales) and now just Cardiff.

Neil

[CirclipParticipant @circlip]

"Unlikely to have created as much as stink as when Doncaster/Sheffield had the face to call their airport 'Robin Hood'."

A bit stupid really, to some of us old f***s it will ALWAYS be Finningley, just like the one near to me will ALWAYS be Yeadon.

Regards Ian.

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

And the one near me will always be Harewood (Christchurch International). 27/8/16 was the dat of ZK-FHC's first taxi tests under it's own power. It's hoped that on the 18/9/16 it will join in a fly past to commemorate the Battle of Britain, presumably over Auckland, probably with at least one Spitfire.

I see that the "Peoples Mosquito" group in the UK has got up and going(again), looking to see if the NZ production line can come up with an aircraft for Britain.

Neil, shouldn't the name be Robbing Hood, that's what airport authorities do isn't it?

Ian S C

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 01/09/2016 11:12:31:

Posted by Ian S C on 01/09/2016 11:03:23:

Sorry about getting the location of the airstrip a bit out, I'm only going by what's on the web site that I got the info from, all I know it's somewhere in England, probably about the middle.

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You didn't get the location of East Midlands Airport wrong, Ian

The drop pin on my map is on the airport, and Nottingham and Derby are both marked.

MichaelG.

I suppose it depends whether or not you count Long Eaton as part of Nottingham

Neil

[JAParticipant @ja]

Once Derby had an airport. It was at Burnaston just off the A38. It is now the site of a big Japanese car factory. Castle Donington, East Midlands, air port was established in the early 1960s. I flew from there a couple of times in 1968/9.

The only thing Nottingham could claim over Derby when I was a youth at Derby was the ratio of young women to young men (but I digress from the topic as usual). Those days are long gone and it can't claim anything now.

JA

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Neil Wyatt on 01/09/2016 14:08:11:

I suppose it depends whether or not you count Long Eaton as part of Nottingham

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Considereng that Long Eaton is currently in Derbyshire … I would really rather not.

[that would only confuse matters]

MichaelG.

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Eaton

**LINK**

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 01/09/2016 17:43:00:

Posted by Neil Wyatt on 01/09/2016 14:08:11:

I suppose it depends whether or not you count Long Eaton as part of Nottingham

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Considereng that Long Eaton is currently in Derbyshire … I would really rather not.

[that would only confuse matters]

MichaelG.

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Eaton

**LINK**

If you read the whole Wikipedia article you'll see things are pretty much confused already!

Much like Birmingham and the Black Country which lies in three counties… or one, or perhaps none.

Edited By Neil Wyatt on 01/09/2016 18:18:36

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Neil Wyatt on 01/09/2016 18:18:05:

…. you'll see things are pretty much confused already!

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Of course they are, Neil … Which is why, in common with the Ordnance Survey and other cartographers, I referenced the official 'centre' of each town, not some politically convenient extremity of the conurbation.

I think we best put this to bed now, before we spoil the spirit of the thread.

MichaelG.

[Ian AbbottParticipant @ianabbott31222]

It was said that the women of Nottingham have the best breasts in the country….. When I was in my teens, I tried to check as many pairs as I could…….

In the greater Nottingham area, many people would deny any connection with the city. Both George Brough and I were born in Basford, which is most certainly not Nottingham, no matter how much the city council try to claim George. Me, they're not too bothered about.

Ian

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Just as well Myford are in Beeston or there would be hell to pay

N.

[Flying FiferParticipant @flyingfifer]

Neil,

Don`t you mean Myford WERE in Beeston? When I lived in Melton Mowbray in the early 80`s Long Eaton, Chilwell & Beeston were all part of Nottingham.

A.

[Anonymous]

To round off quite a productive weekend in the workshop I've just watched a Spitfire fly over the bungalow at about 600 feet; Merlin powered I think.

Andrew

[Les Jones 1Participant @lesjones1]

I came across this link to some superb pictures of Spitfires on the Electrotech forum. I thought it would be of interest to others.

Les.

[martin perman 1Participant @martinperman1]

Was outside today loading my trailer reading for a trip to Little Casterton Vintage working weekend tomorrow when the sound of a pair of radials passed overhead pulling the Bristol Blenheim along, he came from the east and disappeared over Bedford westward.

Martin P

[Anonymous]

Posted by martin perman on 17/09/2016 17:45:05:

Was outside today loading my trailer reading for a trip to Little Casterton Vintage working weekend tomorrow when the sound of a pair of radials passed overhead pulling the Bristol Blenheim along, he came from the east and disappeared over Bedford westward.

I'm surprised anything was flying today – even the ducks are walking here!

Andrew

[martin perman 1Participant @martinperman1]

Its been overcast here all day and rained a little this morning but he came over at approx 1500 – 2000ft.

Martin P

[Anonymous]

Posted by martin perman on 17/09/2016 18:01:49:

Its been overcast here all day and rained a little this morning but he came over at approx 1500 – 2000ft.

Better in Bedford than here then. This afternoon they were flying at the gliding club, but Cambridge were giving a cloud base of 800ft, nearer 600ft here. At least it means workshop time!

Andrew

[Brian HParticipant @brianh50089]

Just to add to the confusion, Long Eaton IS in Derbyshire but has a Nottinghamshire Postal Address and code!

[martin perman 1Participant @martinperman1]

Gentlemen,

Last weekend I spent a long weekend at the Goodwood Revival and part of the event involves several aircraft including a full size replica, including what appeared as an original engine, an Albatross, Avro Anson and a polished C47/DC3

Martin P

[Anonymous]

Posted by martin perman on 17/09/2016 20:59:49:

…….and a polished C47/DC3

I recall a picture of a highly polished DC3 in the motoring section of the paper last week? Must have used one hell of a lot of Autosol tubes.

I used to go to work on a Dakota, RAE Bedford to RAE Farnborough, down on a Monday and back on a Friday. The air ferry mostly used Doves, but the Dakota was also used fairly frequently.

Andrew

[Ian WelfordParticipant @ianwelford58739]

Oh the Anson – a truly beautiful old bird.

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