CedB Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, Procopius said: allow me to apologize to you now for how disappointing it must have been to meet me in person. Pah! PC is, as those that have met him will testify, one of the most erudite, intelligent and enthusiastic people I’ve met, so there... Even if he thinks my car has a small ‘trunk’... I’m having a whale of a time - the guys are a pleasure to be with - and I’m starting to feel a bit sad that the tour is nearly over. Better make the best of Duxford and Yeovilton... 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Edward, allow me to say that you, JD and Bill were as fine a bunch of ambassadors for your fine land as she could wish It was pure pleasure to meet you and Sir Ced of Bathshire en masse and I hope to last long enough to participate in your next Anglomerrican visit Enjoy (I know you will) the rest of the visit, even though you will feel as if your time here is rushing to the bottom of the tunnel as home time draws closer I fervently hope to meet you guys again, it has been a delight 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Agreed; reading this you might be surprised or perhaps even puzzled at how the normal reserve of the British seems to evaporate on exposure to our American visitors, but the fact is that Edward, Cookie and Navy Bird Bill are just so bloody nice that you instinctively want the best for them and for them to experience the best of us. It it was a great pleasure for me to meet all of them and I know Jamie was of the same opinion, they are three thoroughly good blokes and kudos to Ced for his hospitality and logistical skills, without which this whole trip would quite possibly have not taken place at all. Even if his trunk is a bit, er, small (could just be the cold weather you know... ) Cheers, Stew 5 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 11:46 AM, opus999 said: If you ever get a chance to go to the Seattle area, there is a Concorde at the Seattle museum of Flight that you can walk through. Though I live on the east side of the state (with enough sand and sun to keep several Tusken Raider tribes happy), I know how to get there -- and my car fits 4... I might be interested in that though i’m 6’7” and take the space of two people, so that might be up to you if i’m invited ? 😉 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Terry1954 said: Decided to make a day of it some other time Bear in mind the conservation centre is only open to the public for a week at this time of year. It usually happily coincides with SMW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, Heather Kay said: Bear in mind the conservation centre is only open to the public for a week at this time of year. It usually happily coincides with SMW. Yes I saw the sign which alluded to it only being open this week, but I'd hoped there might be other special weeks throughout the year .......... with hindsight I probably should have made a day of it yesterday. Something about living and learning in there! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) I never been around at Cosford when the Conservation Centre has been open, so I might try for next year. Duxford has some good stuff, but not always well placed and of course has the history of being the home of the first Spitfire squadron. Was really nice meeting you all, even briefly. If any of you are over again and come up to Yorkshire I would love to see you. You can get proper fish and chips and good curry up here and there are two reasonable aircraft museums within a 45 minute drive of Leeds. Edited November 12, 2019 by Mr T New info 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 6 hours ago, Procopius said: Mistakes were made: Clearly you had a good day! My mistakes were of a lesser quantity, although also included many decals, tools and paints. I see you got a slightly different boxing of the Avia S-199 The Merlin I was after was one of the Royal Navy boxings but couldn't find one anywhere. This one was a real bargain so I picked it up anyway as I also quite fancy an Airforce one. Terry 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Terry1954 said: The Merlin I was after was one of the Royal Navy boxings but couldn't find one anywhere. This one was a real bargain so I picked it up anyway as I also quite fancy an Airforce one. Terry Shouldn't matter Terry, they are all RN nowadays Utilise the tailfold from the box and get a head start on the Navy My next Green Merlin is almost certain to be grey PC has I see a few helicopters with which to develop 'the taste' (rest free Edward, I will be happy to help if I can...) I was given a Dragonfly and an HH-3E myself at the weekend, as Dr Malcolm keeps annoyingly pointing out, "nature will find a way" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, perdu said: Shouldn't matter Terry, they are all RN nowadays Thanks Bill. Bye the way, I hope you noticed the latest edition to the Air Cadet Gliding fleet in that picture - the Grob Viking! I already have the Aeroclub Slingsby T61 Venture and the CMR Slingsby Cadet Mk 1, so this next year will see the T21 and the T31 with some colleagues joining them. I'll do WIP's on each one when I build them. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Spotted, noted and anticipating with relish 😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Duxford seen, only one 'selfie' from today: PC in his element Back in Bath now, FAA Museum tomorrow. 6 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 9 hours ago, CedB said: Back in Bath now, FAA Museum tomorrow. I'm heading your way very shortly! Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Great to see you all at Telford, and I’d much rather be with you in Yeovilton than schlepping into work, but somehow those bills have to be paid. Having come away from Telford with just one kit (1/48 Fairey Flycatcher from Armory, a Ukrainian outfit which whom i am not familiar), I am now feeling really quite abstemious after seeing PC’s swag! Have fun at VL: Fly Navy! 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: and I’d much rather be with you in Yeovilton than schlepping into work, but somehow those bills have to be paid. One of the benefits of retiremet Crisp, and I'm sure you'll make it soon! Enjoying a breakfast bap right now in the Swordfish cafe! Others yet to arrive. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: Others yet to arrive. 18 miles away and closing! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Procopius said: 18 miles away and closing! There are a couple of Merlins warming up on the tarmac....😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: There are a couple of Merlins warming up on the tarmac....😁 EH101s? Don't toy with my emotions like this! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, Procopius said: EH101s? Don't toy with my emotions like this! They're gone! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 It was a pleasure to meet so many of you at Telford! Especially though @Procopius @Cookenbacher and @Navy Bird (yes you too @CedB your always a delight) all of you were entertaining and very nice people, and oddly how I imagined you to be, which isn’t the norm! Really good having a chat with @CedBand @Navy Bird round Telford, And seeing some great models and amusing sights. only wish I could have stayed longer and come along to the conservation centre Etc with you guys! looks like Duxford was great fun, I love it there! And hope Yeovilton is a great day too (the poor small booty’ed T-ROC must have take a beating over the last couple of weeks Ced! Maybe rent a trailer for Mr P’s haul next time 😃) looking forward to the updates! Rob 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 A very memorable day spent at Yeovilton with @CedB, @Navy Bird, @Procopius and @Cookenbacher. And the good news was we only lost PC for a while ............................. Ark Royal is a very easy place to get lost. The subsequent trip up to the Frome Model Centre was a bonus. Thank you guys. Photos to follow when I get a chance to upload, along with others I'm sure! Safe trip back to the US for Bill, Cookie and PC! Terry 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 20 hours ago, Terry1954 said: They're gone! Didnt have to be cruel Terry, they allus comes back... Great trip, glad you guys came Please do us again 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 11/13/2019 at 1:09 PM, rob85 said: ...Maybe rent a trailer for Mr P’s haul next time 😃) Going by the photos, I suspect the airline that they fly back with will need to attach a trailer, for all the extra baggage!😃 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Just for the record, here's our final (completed) itinerary… Fri, 1 Nov 2019 BA 1541 arrives 22:40 Sat, 2 Nov 2019 Leisurely breakfast Tour of Bath and Helicopter Museum Aerospace Bristol Visit to the Local Pub Sun, 3 Nov 2019 Boscombe Collection with Crisp and Avereda Army Air Museum with Avereda and Aeronut (thanks Alastair for the tour) Overnight The Kings Arms, Sandy, Beds Mon, 4 Nov 2019 Shuttleworth Collection Old Buckenham Airfield - we'll be posting something later to help Jim, the chap who runs it, put some models in his cases. Premier Inn, Norwich Tue, 5 Nov 2019 Norfolk & Suffolk Hannants Premier Inn, Norwich Wed, 6 Nov 2019 RAF Marham East Kirkby Bomber Command Memorial Premier Inn, Lincoln Thu, 7 Nov 2019 BBMF Newark OYO Dakota, Badington Fri, 8 Nov 2019 Midland Air Museum with Gorby Castle Bromwich Roundabout (don't ask - we had some time to fill!) Navy Bird arrives BHX 16:50 Sat, 9 Nov 2019 Scale Model World! Great to see you all Drink and dinner with BMers Sun, 10 Nov 2019 RAF Museum, Cosford Mon, 11 Nov 2019 RAF Museum Conservation Centre, Cosford IWM Duxford / American Air Museum Overnight Premier Inn Cambridge and visit to The Eagle Tue, 12 Nov 2019 IWM Duxford / American Air Museum Wed, 13 Nov 2019 Fleet Air Arm Museum with terry1954 Frome Model Centre (some things were bought!) Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Runnymede Air Forces Memorial Heathrow! When I get home later we will have travelled over 1,600 miles. A great trip and thanks again to all who helped, or joined us on the visits. 15 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 It is a great roundabout at castle Bromwich.... that is a busy itinerary but it must have been fun. hope all arrive home safe! Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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