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20th May 2013, 15:32

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Jean Batten in WWII in Historic Aviation

This doesn't answer your question, but a bit sad to read about her last days. ...

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20th May 2013, 11:42

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters Remake Latest in Historic Aviation

This is the article. http://www.express.co.uk/comment/columnists/adam-helliker/400797/Hobbits-hold-up-the-Dambusters

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18th May 2013, 18:18

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Our Thoughts 70 years on. DAMBUSTERS in Historic Aviation

Incidentally,I noticed that the Radio 2 concert did mention the name of a certain black Dog. There was an explanation of the context and that this...

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18th May 2013, 09:48

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

For all the Chris Evan's fans. Luck chap. Although the DM Journ has got the Squadron number wrong and doesn't seem to know the difference between...

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17th May 2013, 22:33

David_Kavangh replied to a thread DAMBUSTERS, FLIGHT SGT Cyril Anderson in Historic Aviation

Bazv, I think we are actually in agreement. GG, a hero, would have been less than supportive of Anderson, for reasons of their backgrounds. But this...

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17th May 2013, 22:05

David_Kavangh replied to a thread DAMBUSTERS, FLIGHT SGT Cyril Anderson in Historic Aviation

Harsh comment, but probably fair! And another reason not to go there.

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17th May 2013, 21:26

David_Kavangh replied to a thread DAMBUSTERS, FLIGHT SGT Cyril Anderson in Historic Aviation

I've been to his and his crews graves. I'm not sure much can be gained by going over this. I'm sure they did their best.

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17th May 2013, 21:11

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Our Thoughts 70 years on. DAMBUSTERS in Historic Aviation

I thought that Radio 2 programme just finished was brilliant. WOW!

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17th May 2013, 21:06

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Friday 17th May, Lancaster, Scampton to Biggin Hill. Route? in Historic Aviation

Friday Night Is Music Night, BBC Radio 2, Dambusters 70th (Including Jeremy Vine), WOW!!!! I'm just lost for words.

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17th May 2013, 19:17

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Friday 17th May, Lancaster, Scampton to Biggin Hill. Route? in Historic Aviation

I am !!!!

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17th May 2013, 18:55

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Friday 17th May, Lancaster, Scampton to Biggin Hill. Route? in Historic Aviation

Agreed, but surely he could have genned up a bit on the subject (would BBC have a commentator at at football match who knew nothing about football?)....

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17th May 2013, 18:29

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Our Thoughts 70 years on. DAMBUSTERS in Historic Aviation

Good that they showed a few viewers' relatives Bomber Command photos right at the end of the show.

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17th May 2013, 18:24

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Friday 17th May, Lancaster, Scampton to Biggin Hill. Route? in Historic Aviation

Still I had a good laugh when Jeremy Vine kept referring to the bomb being dropped from the undercarriage !

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17th May 2013, 12:21

David_Kavangh replied to a thread AVG Greg Boyington in Historic Aviation

My comments were not intended to disrespect him. Indeed quite the opposite. If someone with demons can still accomplish great feats then so much more...

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17th May 2013, 10:11

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters Lancasters in Historic Aviation

Mostly sold for scrap after the war, although I do know that the aircraft used by McCarthy (and indeed Johnny Johnson) was later shoot down over...

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17th May 2013, 08:46

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

Chris Evans said the same thing this morning. Having listen to all of his show this morning he seemed to get very little right. I'm afraid I still...

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17th May 2013, 08:36

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Memphis Belle in Historic Aviation

Presumably the "crew" that got paraded in front of the US media and did the factory tours.

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17th May 2013, 06:32

David_Kavangh replied to a thread AVG Greg Boyington in Historic Aviation

If you haven't read it already, read Bruce Gamble's biography, "Black Sheep One, The Life of Gregory Pappy Boyington". Seems a controversial figure....

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16th May 2013, 21:29

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Memphis Belle in Historic Aviation

For the pedantics. (Robert Morgan makes clear HIS last flight was on 17th) Captain Robert Morgan's crew flew 29 combat missions with the 324th...

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16th May 2013, 20:41

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

Radio 2 tomorrow. http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2013/dambusters.html

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16th May 2013, 19:25

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

As well as the 53 brave airmen of 617 Squadron who did not return home tonight, lets also spare a thought for the other victims of war. Some 1,600...

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16th May 2013, 18:46

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

Straight answer, No. But this is worth reading ...

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16th May 2013, 15:13

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

Some nice pics in DM ...

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16th May 2013, 13:55

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

Sky News, Flypast http://news.sky.com/story/1091537/dambusters-flypast-marks-raid-anniversary

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16th May 2013, 13:31

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

Poor dog.........

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16th May 2013, 13:20

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Friday 17th May, Lancaster, Scampton to Biggin Hill. Route? in Historic Aviation

I believe so. As is Jeremy Vine later in the day at 12.00

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16th May 2013, 10:06

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

Nice bit of video of S-Sugar at Hendon http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-two/10060493/On-board-a-Lancaster-bomber.html

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16th May 2013, 07:41

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Dambusters veterans today.. in Historic Aviation

From sky news today "During the day the RAF will tweet the Morse Code signals as they happened, using their Twitter feed @RoyalAirForceUK. They...

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16th May 2013, 07:37

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Memphis Belle in Historic Aviation

Robert Morgan, pilot of the Belle, referred to a "backup" crew who would have been used, had the Belle crew not reached 25. So I assume this other...

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16th May 2013, 06:38

David_Kavangh replied to a thread Friday 17th May, Lancaster, Scampton to Biggin Hill. Route? in Historic Aviation

I'm only jealous to be honest! No, well done Chris!

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