Simviation Forum - A few of my photos from RAF hendon in the summer

Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 2:16pm

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ive got some more but will post them when i hav time

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Reply #1 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 2:21pm

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Nice shots Chris, brings back some happy memories Grin

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Reply #2 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 2:27pm

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looks like a wonderful time!

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Reply #3 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 2:29pm

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Nice shots Chris, brings back some happy memories Grin

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Reply #4 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 2:50pm

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Sorry Craig, I was answering a message to Chris in a different window and the brain slipped into neutral Embarrassed

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Reply #5 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 2:50pm

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brings back some happy memories Grin

Same here. Wink

I like #1. Is that a Camel? I could be mistaken but don't remember seeing that during our visit.

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Reply #6 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 2:57pm

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nice photos! the second one (I guess it's a Messerschmit...damn how do you write that?), is that a real one or a mock up? it looks a bit too clean and too plastic to me. Wink

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Reply #7 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 3:00pm

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Nice shots. It wouldnt surprise me if it is real. These museums look after their aircraft,

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Reply #8 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 3:35pm

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nice photos! the second one (I guess it's a Messerschmit...damn how do you write that?), is that a real one or a mock up? it looks a bit too clean and too plastic to me. Wink

Messerschmitt. It's real enough Bones. The famous Black 6. Bf 109G-2/TROP.
Unfortunately she's unlikely to fly again. Sad

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Reply #9 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 5:53pm

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nice photos! the second one (I guess it's a Messerschmit...damn how do you write that?), is that a real one or a mock up? it looks a bit too clean and too plastic to me. Wink

Y'know, I think the problem people seem to have with that Me109 is that the paint is not very "drab", really; kind of a "satin" finish. Or maybe it's that color; hard to tell. Not saying it's not period-correct, but it does seem "too shiny" compared to most non-metallic-finish warbirds.. It's also probably heavily restored; all the various skin panels are straight and smooth, no "oil-canning" or various-aged panels like on the belly of that old bomber (sorry, guys, I can't ID it- Lanc?). That's what gives it the "plastic" look, I guess. Up close, it probably looks real enough- I'd like to go see it sometime. Too bad I'll most likely never see it fly... Cry

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Reply #10 - Feb 22^nd, 2005 at 6:44pm

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I think the colours are pretty accurate. Most warbirds don't have their original drab camo as they show up better with glossy paint. No need for camo at an air display. Wink

Check out the shots from my link taken when it was airworthy. It looks much the same to me & they did a great job of restoring it, even for static display. They probably used the same paint.

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that old bomber (sorry, guys, I can't ID it- Lanc?).

I think it's a Wellington. Not sure of the Mark without checking.

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Reply #11 - Feb 23^rd, 2005 at 5:02pm

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This is why "Black Six" looks so lovingly restored. This is Duxford, 1997, and the 109 was giving its last display before grounding...

One of her 4 selected pilots was the first person to congratulate me on my groundloop... Wink

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Reply #12 - Feb 24^th, 2005 at 1:55pm

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top photos......although hendon has many more aircraft on display along with a rescue launch from ww2

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