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[Wayne Little]

That is a top shot PB!

 

[pbfoot]

Some pics I snagged at Welland it was more of a fly in with the attraction of the Snowbirds . The last one was from the backyard as they as with all teams have to get themselves pictured over the Falls

 

[evangilder]

That Hurricane shot is real nice, PB. I miss seeing that in the hangar at Camarillo.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots of the Snowbirds, especially that last one.

 

[pbfoot]

This February will be the 100th anniverserary of powered flight in Canada (also British Empire) the Silver Dart . A flying replica is being built at the Russell group hanger. Among the designers was Alexander Graham Bell from whose home in Baddeck Nova Scotia the flight was made . It broke the record for powered flight which was just over 1 mile with a 35mile flight
Silver Dart

 

[evangilder]

Neat. Are they going to fly it, or just display it?

 

[pbfoot]

It will fly hopefully at the original site of the 1st one in Baddeck Nova Scotia , it's really very close to total assembly.
Bjarni Tryggvason will fly it , he is also a payload specialist on the shuttle with 2 launches
CSA - Bjarni Tryggvason Biography

 

[rochie]

hurricane pic is awsome pb

 

[Gnomey]

That is cool that they are going to fly the replica. Any news on the length of the flight (repeat of the first) or are they just going to do a circuit with it?

 

[Airframes]

Great pics Neil; love the Hurricane shot, hell of a low pass! (or quick wheels-up after take-off!). What's the yellow aircraft? The fin/rudder suggest DeHavilland Canada, but I don't think I've seen one before?
Terry.

 

[pbfoot]

Great pics Neil; love the Hurricane shot, hell of a low pass! (or quick wheels-up after take-off!). What's the yellow aircraft? The fin/rudder suggest DeHavilland Canada, but I don't think I've seen one before?
Terry.

nope a low pass and the yellow bird is a Fleet Fort

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Neil. VERY low pass! So it's a Fleet, I think the second canopy shape must have thrown me; thanks for explaining.
Terry.

 

[pbfoot]

couple of update shots on the Silver Dart , helped to put on elevator today and was I thrilled . The other shot is what would have been the worlds 1st ailerons (the triangular bits)
Now they must get it to Baddeck Nova Scotia for the 100th anniversary flight, its about 1400 kms away
Other interesting thing is this aircraft will be certified and have an MOT registration.

 

[Wurger]

Very nice pics Neil.

 

[pbfoot]

The G/friend and the kid in the Memphis Belle as she taxied to a new spot

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Excellent shots PB. Thank you for sharing.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Very cool shots, thanks for sharing.

 

[Wayne Little]

Nice shots mate!

 

[pbfoot]

I'm going to scan all my predigital photos so here is a wee selection they were taken at the CWH Airshow, RAF Museum Hendon , and of course work . The one I took in Hendon were done without flash as I refused to be extorted for batteries at the museum. Sorry the quality lacks a bit but that what happens when they sit in a box

 

[badbear]

Ooooo a voodoo i can remember those from RAF Bentwaters days many moons ago in my teens boy those babys could haul ass .BB