Big Model Tiffy

[saaby93]

Is it a full scale model?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-wiltshire...

[Eric Mc]

Looks like one of those dummy aircraft and tanks that were set out to fool German reconnaissance flights.

[DavieBNL]

Four times the size apparently; built by QinetiQ apprentices at Boscombe Down.

https://www.qinetiq.com/news/2019/07/qinetiq-appre...

[Yertis]

Eric Mc said:

Looks like one of those dummy aircraft and tanks that were set out to fool German reconnaissance flights.

Doesn't it just.

Chalke Valley History Festival is a funny old event, quite enjoyable though if you're into your history (a daily broad subject) and worth a trip.

[Eric Mc]

I think historian James Holland is the driving force behind it.

[Cheeky Jim]

We went on Sunday... it was right at the top of a steep hill (not a particularly big hill mind you) and there were a couple of volunteers from the Typhoon organisation chatting to folk.

It was massive... slightly odd shaped in places, but certainly noticeable and I don't think anyone was being super critical etc.

The festival itself is a bit odd.. i always think its going to be much bigger than it really is... but good for a wander with the kids and plenty enough bangs, cannons, guns going off to keep everyone entertained!

[Yertis]

Eric Mc said:

I think historian James Holland is the driving force behind it.

Yes he was quite visible when I was there (being about 10' tall).

[saaby93]

four times here
https://cvhf.org.uk/programme-details/special-proj...

Any idea how long it's there for?