What did you do in the garage yesterday?
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spikep said:
portzi said:
If your were to cut him in half he'd be red,white and blue through and through
You can't call anyone a 'stick of rock'. Mister bomber command memorial time capsule. 
. Griff is looking nice at Waddo.Edited by portzi on Saturday 15th October 16:04
ChilliWhizz said:
QBee said:
About 6 weeks before its retirement, XH558 overflew my grandchildren's birthday party in our garden at about 150 feet (it felt like 15 feet), on its approach run to overfly the Newark Showground. It was so close, and absolutely overhead, you felt you could see the individual rivets.
No warning, no time to get the camera out, there was just a roar and it appeared over the hedge. Evocative beyond words.
Did the 40 or so kids (aged 4 - 8) even notice? Nope.
Did the mums stop talking long enough to notice? Nope.
Did the dads and granddads notice - you bet we did. Big grins all round.
I often find myself, in my home office, working to the sound of six Merlin engines as the BBMF head off to another air show down south - we are right on the flight path as they navigate visually by the A46 and A1. Ditto the Red Arrows. I guess I must be getting old, because the sound of those engines move me so much that typing becomes very hit and miss, as it is now, thinking about what they mean to me.
Stop it.No warning, no time to get the camera out, there was just a roar and it appeared over the hedge. Evocative beyond words.
Did the 40 or so kids (aged 4 - 8) even notice? Nope.
Did the mums stop talking long enough to notice? Nope.
Did the dads and granddads notice - you bet we did. Big grins all round.
I often find myself, in my home office, working to the sound of six Merlin engines as the BBMF head off to another air show down south - we are right on the flight path as they navigate visually by the A46 and A1. Ditto the Red Arrows. I guess I must be getting old, because the sound of those engines move me so much that typing becomes very hit and miss, as it is now, thinking about what they mean to me.
My little cottage in the country is about a mile or so from Old Buckenham airfield... One of the professionals (as in Bodie & Doyle and who's shown me round the plane) keeps his Stearman there... If I'm in the garden I always know it's the Stearman coming over, that huge radial engine in the nose is so distinctive... Stunning looking bright yellow bi-plane
The annual air show is a delight.. If I'm home I can drink beer and fire up the bbq and watch iconic aircraft fly over the cottage at low altitude from the comfort of my own garden
My BiL was a Jaguar pilot back in the day, and some years ago we went to a family day at Coltishall... For some reason which I can't properly explain I got all damp eyed when the Lancaster and Spitfire did the flyby... Like Anthony, just thinking about it now has made me feel a bit emotional....
And I am completely devoid of any emotion, feminine side, or ghey leanings...
I am a proper bloke, and I deny any rumour of girly feelings. No really.
Ignore the bit above about being damp eyed, I made it up.
Did I mention I've just bought an Aston?
'Och aye, and it didnae cost a penny' so you'll fit in nicely.
portzi said:
ChilliWhizz said:
caduceus said:
Brother did his 22 years in the RAF and this amazing chap was my godfather.https://www.theguardian.com/news/2001/dec/13/guard...
Fixed a few wiring issues at the front of Wendy. Found a load of bare twisted wires. Tried soldering but couldn't get clean wire to take solder so used bullet connectors and silicone gel. Will finish off today when the rain stops. Wiring is a mess so will list out and build new looms.
N7GTX said:
portzi said:
ChilliWhizz said:
caduceus said:
Brother did his 22 years in the RAF and this amazing chap was my godfather.https://www.theguardian.com/news/2001/dec/13/guard...
https://www.rafbf.org/bomber-command-memorial
With the new pension scheme the MOD have introduced, retention is a thing of the past unfortunately, as most troops in my trade group are leaving at 12years service obtaining £10,000 loyalty bonus, as the 22year pension has been abolished for servicemen who have not yet signed on before April 2015.
it is sad as alot of personnel are leaving who would have had a great career serving Madge , https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/armed-fo...
Edited by portzi on Sunday 16th October 14:17
portzi said:
Your godfather will always be remembered.
https://www.rafbf.org/bomber-command-memorial
The word hero is overused on so many occasion these days, but my God he was a hero, and yet the word doesn't seem enough in this case.https://www.rafbf.org/bomber-command-memorial
Edited by portzi on Sunday 16th October 14:17
Oldred_V8S said:
portzi said:
Your godfather will always be remembered.
https://www.rafbf.org/bomber-command-memorial
The word hero is overused on so many occasion these days, but my God he was a hero, and yet the word doesn't seem enough in this case.https://www.rafbf.org/bomber-command-memorial
Edited by portzi on Sunday 16th October 14:17
Resealed the insulation under the bonnet where it was falling off and then applied another layer of sticky- back insulation on top directly above the Y piece and turbo to keep the bonnet temps as low as possible. Also ordered some more titanium exhaust wrap for the exposed part of the manifolds.
First world problems in my garage - in the week and a bit that I've had the Chimaera, my eyes kept being drawn to the wonky rear badge.
So yesterday, off it came after much sweat and cussing. One of the two lugs snapped and when I saw that rear badges can cost circa £90.00 for a decent replacement, decided to "make do and mend".
Whilst the badge was off, I touched up the black background with some matt black paint and did a decent enough job.
With one lug and a good dollop of black sealant, the badge is now back on. Correctly aligned of course.
So yesterday, off it came after much sweat and cussing. One of the two lugs snapped and when I saw that rear badges can cost circa £90.00 for a decent replacement, decided to "make do and mend".
Whilst the badge was off, I touched up the black background with some matt black paint and did a decent enough job.
With one lug and a good dollop of black sealant, the badge is now back on. Correctly aligned of course.
TR4man said:
First world problems in my garage - in the week and a bit that I've had the Chimaera,
So yesterday, off it came after much sweat and cussing. One of the two lugs snapped and when I saw that rear badges can cost circa £90.00 for a decent replacement, decided to "make do and mend
Whilst the badge was off, I touched up the black background with some matt black paint and did a decent enough job.
With one lug and a good dollop of black sealant, the badge is now back on. Correctly aligned of course.
Good job ! So yesterday, off it came after much sweat and cussing. One of the two lugs snapped and when I saw that rear badges can cost circa £90.00 for a decent replacement, decided to "make do and mend
Whilst the badge was off, I touched up the black background with some matt black paint and did a decent enough job.
With one lug and a good dollop of black sealant, the badge is now back on. Correctly aligned of course.
I am in, with your philosophy!
I'll bring my badge round to you for you to makeover too
Ptr400J said:
TR4man said:
First world problems in my garage - in the week and a bit that I've had the Chimaera,
So yesterday, off it came after much sweat and cussing. One of the two lugs snapped and when I saw that rear badges can cost circa £90.00 for a decent replacement, decided to "make do and mend
Whilst the badge was off, I touched up the black background with some matt black paint and did a decent enough job.
With one lug and a good dollop of black sealant, the badge is now back on. Correctly aligned of course.
Good job ! So yesterday, off it came after much sweat and cussing. One of the two lugs snapped and when I saw that rear badges can cost circa £90.00 for a decent replacement, decided to "make do and mend
Whilst the badge was off, I touched up the black background with some matt black paint and did a decent enough job.
With one lug and a good dollop of black sealant, the badge is now back on. Correctly aligned of course.
I am in, with your philosophy!
I'll bring my badge round to you for you to makeover too
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