What have you done to your bike today....

[MartytheMartian]

I love warbirds although I really don't dig the twin seat conversions done to them. Sure it means that those with enough loot but no licence can get as close to flying one as possible but it seems a shame to ruin those lines.

 

[DD67]

Great pictures @Judd Dredd, I was planning on going there on Wednesday or Thursday next week when they will be flying (the Spitfire at least).

Sounds like the perfect excuse for the long awaited mini meet up
At least the Northamptonshire reprobates should be able to make it.

 

[chas]

Great pictures @Judd Dredd, I was planning on going there on Wednesday or Thursday next week when they will be flying (the Spitfire at least).

They fly Spits out of Headcorn frequently so it's not a familiar sight but not unknown. There's no confusing the sound of a Merlin in the air

 

[Scrappy]

I love warbirds although I really don't dig the twin seat conversions done to them. Sure it means that those with enough loot but no licence can get as close to flying one as possible but it seems a shame to ruin those lines.

I agree, but then again had I got the kind of disposable money required I'd be wanting a flight in them

 

[Judd Dredd]

I love warbirds although I really don't dig the twin seat conversions done to them.

been doing it since the beginning.....

 

[Scrappy]

Sounds like the perfect excuse for the long awaited mini meet up
At least the Northamptonshire reprobates should be able to make it.

Great idea, the weather is supposed to be good all next week, the Spitfire is flying from 9:00 to 15:30 on Wed/Thu.

 

[MartytheMartian]

Ah well, yes if I recall correctly Supermarine did try to offer a two seat option for training but the RAF wanted them to concentrate on produce ones ready to fight and so rejected the idea. The RAF considered that 'trainer' aircraft which were not needed for frontline duties would suffice to train pilots and then throw them into valuable Spits and Hurri's when they had learned enough to join the fray. Those are Irish Air Corps in the picture and, by the time the Irish had them (I think it was the only 'fighter' they could afford) it was obsolete and so there was never any need for an RAF version.

Even though two seaters were around it still detracts from the sleek looks. The guys that operate the Spits recently did a Hurricane and that is the only ever two seater Hurri I think. Again it don't look good to me compared to the original.

 

[chas]

Weren't the two seaters used for photo rec originally?

Saw a Spit fly over last year when I was in a carpark around Folkestone way last year and was frankly amazed that I was the only one locked to the sky watching it.

There's a 'Battle of Britain' show at Headcorn next month so I'm looking forward to seeing some planes around that time when I pop over to the Mammy's (her village)

 

[MartytheMartian]

Nah the PRU Spits (Photo Recon Unit) were single seaters, usually painted light blue or pale pink all over) with all the armaments removed (for lightness, altitude and speed) with a camera (or cameras) mounted in the bottom of the fuselage facing down and operated by the pilot. I used to know a very grumpy old fellow called Edgar who sadly passed away a wee while ago, jeez must be four years ago now, who was an absolute expert on Spits in all their forms. Pity he ain't around any more or I could have got you chapter and verse on them. He detested anyone mucking around with the few surviving examples. Personally I always preferred the Hurricanes.

 

[chas]

Personally I always preferred the Hurricanes.

I swear I made more Hurri kits than Spits as a lad. 'Mon the underdog (and heavy lifter!)

 

[Don the Don]

Those are Irish Air Corps in the picture and, by the time the Irish had them (I think it was the only 'fighter' they could afford)

Cue Scottish independence, what do you think the SNP will be able to afford

 

[Don the Don]

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swung by my local for a pint and found some old planes....

Nice pic's @Judd Dredd cheers for sharing them

 

[DD67]

Cue Scottish independence, what do you think the SNP will be able to afford

The latest high tech SNP inspired fighter jet is already in the design stage Don.
You need to have more faith in Ms Sturgeon

 

[Judd Dredd]

The latest high tech SNP inspired fighter jet is already in the design stage Don.
You need to have more faith in Ms Sturgeon
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don't be daft, she'll buy french fighters for 'special relationship'

below is what scottish people can expect at air displays in 2030

 

[Judd Dredd]

anyway..........

bikes

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

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swung by my local for a pint and found some old planes....

Wow...I ain't got a local but if that ain't the best local in the world I'm a Peking Duck

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Great idea, the weather is supposed to be good all next week, the Spitfire is flying from 9:00 to 15:30 on Wed/Thu.

If I wasn't working I'd be there..

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Started moving stuff out last night and concentrating on important things first...After lugging around loads of oil spares and assorted nick nacks my landlady bless her decided to clear a space in her garage to put my shelves in and as very kindly said Stacy can stay in the garage and I can do anything to her in there if I want...so things are looking up for me and Stacy..

 

[Public Enemy]

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Started moving stuff out last night and concentrating on important things first...After lugging around loads of oil spares and assorted nick nacks my landlady bless her decided to clear a space in her garage to put my shelves in and as very kindly said Stacy can stay in the garage and I can do anything to her in there if I want...so things are looking up for me and Stacy..

Very generous offer!!

 

[Foxy]

Went out wi mi mate I used to race with, he has a Speed Triple anorl. We went to a local bike meet, at a place called Scarcliffe, but allus call at this beautiful pub ont way. We sent this pic to another mate, who couldn't get, to piss him off.