Thursday, 1 January 2015
Saturday, 27 December 2014
Thursday, 25 December 2014
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Sunday, 7 December 2014
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
A visit to Solent Sky Museum in Southampton last week
I went with friend Dave Saich who is a full size aircraft buff to the museum where the largest exhibit is a Short Sandringham which was converted from a Short Sunderland and was once owned by actress Maureen O'Hara (now 93) and her husband. There were a number of model aircraft on display as well as full size aircraft and a mock-up of an aeromodelling shop from the 1950's / 60's and earlier. Needless to say I have at least one of the exhibits a Jetex augmenter tube !
We were given to understand that the place is haunted and there has been an investigation lasting one year . see if you can spot the ghost , it's not the first or second pictures.---No prizes given!
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Monday, 20 October 2014
Sunday, 19 October 2014
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
No Computer Graphics Here...
As our flying field is out of action perhaps this light hearted look at historic aviation will show how we got to the stage of flight we are at now. Remember this is a very old film and there are no "computer graphics or green screens". All the props in the film were made... I am pleased this film has been saved for posterity as so many have been lost.
It's a long film but it's interesting so get a cup of tea and just enjoy it - or go to sleep...
It's a long film but it's interesting so get a cup of tea and just enjoy it - or go to sleep...
Friday, 10 October 2014
Old Warden Air Display Sunday 05-10-2014
Went to the display last Sunday when the weather was perfect. The main flying theme was air racing and the star of the show was the DH 88 Comet Racer that won a race to Australia in 1934. Other racing planes that flew were two Percival Mew Gulls, one red the other white. The latter was flown by Alex Henshaw for various record breaking flights as covered by the book 'The Flight of the Mew Gull'.
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Friday, 3 October 2014
FLYING FIELD NEWS
Hi All, This is to let you know that work started on the field today therefore there can be NO FLYING until further notice.
If you were thinking of going to the field tomorrow (Saturday 4th) or have nothing else to do we would appreciate your help. If you could come along with a bucket and help pick out all the large stones that have been left behind.
Many Thanks Jan
If you were thinking of going to the field tomorrow (Saturday 4th) or have nothing else to do we would appreciate your help. If you could come along with a bucket and help pick out all the large stones that have been left behind.
Many Thanks Jan
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