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June 21st 12, 12:27 PM
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UK2 VR137 Westland WyvernTF1 1988-07-30 GeorgeCancianPhoto.jpg
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June 21st 12, 04:47 PM
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UK2 VR137 Westland WyvernTF1 1988-07-30 GeorgeCancianPhoto.jpg
On 21/06/2012 12:27, Joseph Testagrose wrote:
Hmm, looks like we stood in the place that year for that shot. I know my picture shows Š2008 - that was when I scanned the photograph. A magnificent looking machine. RiŠardo -- Moving things in still pictures
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June 21st 12, 08:06 PM
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UK2 VR137 Westland WyvernTF1 1988-07-30 GeorgeCancianPhoto.jpg
On 21/06/2012 16:47, ŽiŠardo wrote:
On 21/06/2012 12:27, Joseph Testagrose wrote: Hmm, looks like we stood in the place that year for that shot. I know my picture shows Š2008 - that was when I scanned the photograph. A magnificent looking machine. RiŠardo Apparently, the folding tips were later dispensed with because: 1 They were not necessary due to increased hangar height in the newer carriers, and 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging their head when exiting the cockpit. Regards Syke
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June 21st 12, 09:53 PM
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UK2 VR137 Westland WyvernTF1 1988-07-30 GeorgeCancianPhoto.jpg
On 21/06/2012 20:06, Syke wrote:
On 21/06/2012 16:47, ŽiŠardo wrote: On 21/06/2012 12:27, Joseph Testagrose wrote: Hmm, looks like we stood in the place that year for that shot. I know my picture shows Š2008 - that was when I scanned the photograph. A magnificent looking machine. RiŠardo Apparently, the folding tips were later dispensed with because: 1 They were not necessary due to increased hangar height in the newer carriers, and 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging their head when exiting the cockpit. Regards Syke Thanks for that gem! :-) -- Moving things in still pictures
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June 21st 12, 09:58 PM
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UK2 VR137 Westland WyvernTF1 1988-07-30 GeorgeCancianPhoto.jpg
On 21/06/2012 20:06, Syke wrote:
On 21/06/2012 16:47, ŽiŠardo wrote: On 21/06/2012 12:27, Joseph Testagrose wrote: Hmm, looks like we stood in the place that year for that shot. I know my picture shows Š2008 - that was when I scanned the photograph. A magnificent looking machine. RiŠardo Apparently, the folding tips were later dispensed with because: 1 They were not necessary due to increased hangar height in the newer carriers, and 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging their head when exiting the cockpit. Regards Syke Yes, I see what you mean about the pilots - many of whom were probably head-bangers in the first place! This is the one at The Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton. Regards RiŠardo -- Moving things in still pictures FastStone - Infinitely Flexible Photographic Fixing - For Free! www.FastStone.org
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June 22nd 12, 12:43 AM
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"Syke" wrote in message
... 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging their head when exiting the cockpit. Regards Syke Perhaps they should leave their helmets on, until they're standing on the deck. -- Cheers Dave Kearton
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June 22nd 12, 08:40 AM
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On 22/06/2012 00:43, Dave Kearton wrote:
"Syke" wrote in message ... 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging their head when exiting the cockpit. Regards Syke Perhaps they should leave their helmets on, until they're standing on the deck. In the interests of accuracy, I actually meant, "Point No 2". Syke
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June 22nd 12, 09:23 AM
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UK2 VR137 Westland WyvernTF1 1988-07-30 GeorgeCancianPhoto.jpg
On 22/06/2012 08:40, Syke wrote:
On 22/06/2012 00:43, Dave Kearton wrote: "Syke" wrote in message ... 2 Pilots complained that they were just the right height for banging their head when exiting the cockpit. Regards Syke Perhaps they should leave their helmets on, until they're standing on the deck. In the interests of accuracy, I actually meant, "Point No 2". Syke LOL! -- Moving things in still pictures
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