Simviation Forum - Spitfire buzzing reporter

Oct 24^th, 2007 at 9:11am

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here is a link to a spitfire buzzing a reporter.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=20675872

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Reply #1 - Oct 24^th, 2007 at 9:15am

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The late great Ray Hanna showing why he was THE guru of Spitfire flying Cool

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #2 - Oct 24^th, 2007 at 11:30am

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Seen many times, great vid! Cool

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Reply #3 - Oct 27^th, 2007 at 4:36am

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That guy flying the spitfire is used to be my mates Instructor!

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Reply #4 - Oct 30^th, 2007 at 10:44pm

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That guy flying the spitfire is used to be my mates Instructor!

Make up your mind...Is he still your friends instructor or was he your friends instructor? Roll Eyes

Awesome video...I wonder if the camera was on a tripod or on someone...Love the host's reaction Grin

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Reply #5 - Oct 31^st, 2007 at 7:12am

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Typo

Stupid laptop keyboards make you spell things incorrect like *clicks fingers* that

He USED to be

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Reply #6 - Oct 31^st, 2007 at 7:17am

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Typo

Stupid laptop keyboards make you spell things incorrect like *clicks fingers* that

He USED to be

Your mate had Ray Hanna teaching him how to fly??? Shocked

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Reply #7 - Oct 31^st, 2007 at 9:02am

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Ray never worked as a flying instructor to the best of my knowledge. He joined the RAF, became leader of the Red Arrows, joined Cathay Pacific, setup The Old Flying Machine Company and when he wasn't living in Switzerland he was displaying classic warbirds around the globe!

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Reply #8 - Oct 31^st, 2007 at 9:08am

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Well I did a quick check. Ray Hanna taught exactly 1 person to fly, his son Mark (aged 16)...

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Reply #9 - Oct 31^st, 2007 at 9:36am

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Nobody seems to have mentioned that Ray Hanna passed away in December 2005. http://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.co.nz/article_2006.asp?id=features

However, as reported in the above obituary, he qualified as a flying instructor before joining the Red Arrows in 1965 & it's quite likely he taught quite a few pilots to fly during a varied career.

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Reply #10 - Oct 31^st, 2007 at 1:29pm

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The late great Ray Hanna

I did mention it Doug... I didn't mean as in he wasn't punctual Wink

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Reply #11 - Oct 31^st, 2007 at 1:39pm

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ozzy72 wrote on Oct 31^st, 2007 at 1:29pm:

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The late great Ray Hanna

I did mention it Doug... I didn't mean as in he wasn't punctual Wink

Oops. I missed that. Embarrassed

The reporter in the clip is racing driver, pilot & commentator Alain de Cadenet. He is now 62. http://www.speedtv.com/speed/bio/126/
Craig might remember him at Goodwood last year.

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Reply #12 - Oct 31^st, 2007 at 2:09pm

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Yes craig does. Lips Sealed

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