Simviation Forum - Peek behind the scenes 2

Sep 25^th, 2005 at 3:47pm

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More from Old Warden yesterday. The centre of operations, the control tower overlooking both runways with the commentary position out front (to the right). This will be a hive of activity later. The unique layout of the airfield makes it ideal for aerial photos from almost any position in the spectator area.

Old Warden now has two resident Ryan PT-22 Recruits. Both privately owned, one by Peter Holloway & this one by Tracey Curtis-Taylor, who's leaning on the fence chatting in the first shot. It was apparently the second prototype & one of the few examples never to see service with the US services. She's been having a spot of annoying tailwheel trouble recently & they were still working on it yesterday. It flew constantly throughout the day so hopefully they fixed it.

The little Dart Kitten powered by a J.A.P motorcycle engine. Based on a Klemm design I think only about 6 Kittens were built & this one dates back to 1937. Like many aircraft you can see at OW this is the sole survivor, although it's not based here. These two shots show how the weather deteriorated during the day. It had been beautiful right up till the moment the display was due to start. A darned shame but that's how it goes.

In complete contrast, Peter Teichman's beautiful 'Jumpin' Jacques' arrives & parks right next to it. Almost 1,700 hp difference between these two. Shocked

I've seen it many times before but this must be the most immaculate Mustang I've ever laid eyes on. A last-minute replacement for his Spitfire PR XI which suddenly developed mag trouble.

The proud owner posing in front of his pride & joy specially for me. He was off to the pilot's briefing but muttered something in passing about a 'basket-case' Spitfire Mk IX he's just got his hands on. Lips Sealed

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Reply #1 - Sep 25^th, 2005 at 4:27pm

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Terrific. Might there be.. a Part 3?
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Reply #2 - Sep 25^th, 2005 at 4:33pm

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Indeed there might. The problem is in deciding which ones not to post. Roll Eyes

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Reply #3 - Sep 25^th, 2005 at 4:50pm

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Very nice Doug. The more Peter T comes to OW the better.

More please....! Grin

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Reply #4 - Sep 25^th, 2005 at 6:23pm

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Great shots Doug! I've been talking to Harry van der Meer about magneto problems lately... Merlin engines do seem to eat them Shocked

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Reply #5 - Sep 25^th, 2005 at 6:32pm

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Not only Merlins apparently. The Gladiator & Lysander were both grounded yesterday due to the same problem. It's been a long hard display season.

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Reply #6 - Sep 25^th, 2005 at 6:37pm

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wonderful:)
very nice little tower.

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Reply #7 - Sep 25^th, 2005 at 8:48pm

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Wonderful Doug...love that control tower Wink

Thanks for posting them.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #8 - Sep 26^th, 2005 at 12:59pm

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Brilliant shots as usual Doug, love em' all.
Thanks for sharing these, put a smile on my face! Grin

Cheers

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Reply #9 - Sep 26^th, 2005 at 2:50pm

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Brilliant shots as usual Doug, love em' all.

Thanks Jimbo. Wink

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Thanks for sharing these, put a smile on my face! Grin

That's nice to hear. Makes posting them worthwhile. Cheesy

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