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Sep 22nd, 2005 at 5:23pm

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I was very lucky to see this very rare aeroplane last Sunday, let alone get close up & see it in the air. I thought it was worth a topic of its own so here's the only example of a Foster Wickner Wicko in the world.

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Well that's that - or so I thought.

While I was busy chatting (as usual Roll Eyes) he did a quick circuit & a fly-by. Darn it. Missed a golden oppportunity there. Angry Wait, what's this? He's coming round again. Quick switch the camera on. Blast that warm-up delay, no time to adjust zoom or focus - just hit the button & hope for the best. Ah, well. better than nothing I suppose. Undecided
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Hang on, he's only doing another one. Shocked Careful now, don't mess it up this time. Whew! Not perfect but much better than I hoped for. 8)
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All part of the agonies Hagar goes through to bring you these photos. It wouldn't be half the fun if it was easy. Wink

History & details of the restoration here. http://www.g-gyav.org.uk/pictures_7.htm
 
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Reply #1 - Sep 22nd, 2005 at 5:27pm

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Doug, these are some amazing photos. Some of your best yet.
 
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Reply #2 - Sep 22nd, 2005 at 5:41pm

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It's just great knowing every time I log on to SimV, I can be sure to find some smashing photos by you Hagar!  Smiley
 
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Reply #3 - Sep 22nd, 2005 at 5:47pm

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Really super Doug. Pity it is the only one left.
 
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Reply #4 - Sep 22nd, 2005 at 5:51pm

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Sleak plane! Amazing shots... Hagar quality!  Wink
 
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Reply #5 - Sep 22nd, 2005 at 6:03pm

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Beautiful shots Hagar.  That is one pretty plane.
Beautiful lines.
 
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Reply #6 - Sep 22nd, 2005 at 7:04pm

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Now THAT is one great looking plane!  Wink
 
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Reply #7 - Sep 22nd, 2005 at 11:33pm

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Very nice presentation of a clean resto.....good shooting Doug !  Shocked
 
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Reply #8 - Sep 23rd, 2005 at 12:11am

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While it's sad there's only one left, it makes for real magic. That first not-quite-right inflight shot is like a picture of Nessie or something.
A real beauty, too... what a great replica project that would make!!
 
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Reply #9 - Sep 23rd, 2005 at 2:40am

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Simply beautiful Doug, thanks for suffering on our behalf to get these pictures Wink Grin Kiss
 
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Reply #10 - Sep 23rd, 2005 at 5:15am

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Thanks everyone for the kind words. It was a treat & an unexpected privilege to see that beautifully restored aeroplane back in the air where it belongs. This made the trip to Popham worth it for that alone. I got stuck in a traffic jam on the way there & after sitting there without moving for 30 minutes I almost gave it up as a bad job.

I've had more responses to this topic than usual in a very short space of time & had no idea it would be so popular. It might be worth doing similar features on other rare types now & again, when the opportunity crops up. Wink
 
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Reply #11 - Sep 23rd, 2005 at 5:26am

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Great idea Doug, it is always a joy to see something different Wink Sometimes it can prove highly educational Smiley
 
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Reply #12 - Sep 23rd, 2005 at 7:37am
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Wonderful Doug...very very nice Smiley

Thanks for the Link, made for some interesting reading.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
 
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Reply #13 - Sep 23rd, 2005 at 7:39am
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One of the few better looking english designs. Neat.
 
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Reply #14 - Sep 23rd, 2005 at 8:35am
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Beauty of a plane! Great Pics too! Thanks for the shots Hagar! I've never heard of this plane untill now..
 
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