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Post by Biggles on Jul 18, 2015 23:16:06 GMT 1
An ex US Marine test pilot has purchased his own ex UK Harriers now including a mint 2 seater to enable him to train future Harrier Air Show Pilots. Probably not a new video but I just got sent the You Tube video.
Just typical of the interest in the UK to retain icons of aviation inside the UK.
The Vulcan is almost dead, South Africa has the Lightnings and Javelin amongst others, now the US has in private hands the Harrier.
Put this into You Tube Search bar and enjoy.
Badass Pilot Buys Own Fighter Jet | AARP
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Post by robaero on Jul 19, 2015 9:50:18 GMT 1
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Post by mb on Jul 19, 2015 18:43:06 GMT 1
South Africa ? Javelin? Wot a Gloster Javelin or the biz jet type tandem seat that didn't make it? Tell us more.
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Post by Biggles on Jul 21, 2015 17:22:40 GMT 1
In answer to the South African guy who owns and displays the unwanted ex British Military jets search for the following web site for his business. www.thundercity.comSeems the rest of the world and not Britain likes the idea of saving our jets and keepi g them airworthy. |
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Post by mb on Jul 21, 2015 19:43:09 GMT 1
So far as I know Thunder City in SA no longer flies fast jets( and hasn't for some considerable time).I think the ATG Javelin only flew in prototype form before the project folded.But ,gosh,wow,gee the prospect of a Gloster Javelin flying got me all of a sweat for a moment.I can hear them even now from ATC camp at Middleton St George in'61.
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Post by Biggles on Jul 22, 2015 0:07:21 GMT 1
I recall a field full of them at the rear of the Control Tower at RAF Shawbury many years ago whilst staying at the station with my uncle who at the time was SATCO. I did keep a log at the time of numbers hopefully it is still somewhere in the years of accumulated stuff..
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Post by ronturner on Jul 22, 2015 9:58:02 GMT 1
The fact are simple:-
(1) The CAA and EASA stand in the way of vintage flying of this type.
(2) Our airspace is cluttered and not conducive to the type of flying one sees in Nevada and South Africa.
(3) The USA and some other countries** have an abundance of enthusiasts with real money. They can indulge themselves and at the same time give us all enjoyment. One of the best ways for rich people to help the rest of us is to spend it, and if you have a rare and expensive aviation project, it sure is one good way of spending your money.
** E.G. New Zealand is a paradise for aviation restorers where older (DH and Auster) types seem to abound in an environment which is aided and abetted by the CAA there.
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