mutley 4,497 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I was in the area so I thought I would pop in and see what's going on. Tribute to RJ Mitchell and the Spitfire at the entrance. All the following shots are from behind a mesh fence which my autofocus wasn't too keen on. This was around 10 am most of the morning arrivals and departures had taken place Flybe Embraer ERJ-145 previously owned by BA who used to fly the route to Edinburgh Nose on Eastern Jetstream 41 being towed to the main apron. And finally a Britten Norman BN2A Mk. III Trislander built "locally" at Bembridge, Isle of Wight Flaps set. The Jetstream carries on Nearly up to speed. The 3 x 260hp Textron Lycoming pistons powering her to Alderney C.I. Sorry no tripod to hand. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 :good Great photos Joe, I especially liked the commentary, RW pics are 10 times better when you know what is going on. Thanks for posting :thumb: Link to post Share on other sites
1mag1n3 0 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I like them! Good, crisp, quality pics... What camera are you using? 1mag Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,497 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Cheers! It is a Nikon D40 X http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40x/ Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Is that a replica up on that pylon? Hopefully the prototype, if it still exists, is more carefully preserved? I like the "prop". Nice piece of art giving the impression of motion. Very cool photos. John Link to post Share on other sites
1mag1n3 0 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 *Droooooooolssss* Thats one nice camera! I stick to my k800i phone camera, with a measly 3.2Mpix... 1mag Oh, that spitfire reminded me of a fairly local round-a-bout! Full life size replica of the beauty! (I dont mean to steal the limelight by the way!) Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I think the fence around the pole is priceless! I wonder what that's intended to accomplish. John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,497 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hi John, It is a scaled replica I would say about a third of the size, a fitting tribute As for the prototype.. As a footnote, on 4th September 1939, the day after war broke out, the original prototype crash landed due to a misjudgement on the part of the pilot, Flt Lt 'Spinner' White. Sadly he was killed and K5054 never flew again. Taken for here! http://www.mutleyshangar.com/features/s ... anni70.htm They are now planning this tribute over 100ft high! http://www.shhas.co.uk/SHHAS%20MISC/shh ... AC_010.pdf Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,497 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Chris, I prefer your example where is that? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,497 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I think the fence around the pole is priceless! I wonder what that's intended to accomplish.John John No doubt it is there to stop THIS happening It would get stripped. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
1mag1n3 0 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Its in Thornaby (in Teesside, North East), a small town about 5-10 miles from where i live. It was an airfield during WWII i believe, and this was put there in remembrance for the airfield since it was decommissioned after the war. There is nothing left of the airfield, so the council put this on one of the roundabouts! Only been there about 6 months, and still looks as good, no vandalism luckily! And the fence is essential, since the local yobs would most probably smash the glass and have a drunken play flight :neutral: Every time my dad drive round there he almost crashes every time, gazing at the spitfire! http://ts17.gazettelive.co.uk/2007/03/spitfire_returns_to_thornaby.html Not a great article, but still! Chris. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,497 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 That's a shame for me it's so far away :sadblinky: It's also a shame they have to barricade these monuments it's a sign of the times but a great tribute nevertheless OOOh! nice sig there! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
1mag1n3 0 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Oh i know! It is such a shame... The current generation, which im part of :blush , is just vastly YOB! I could imagine in 10 years they would have to be armed guards to protect the bloody things! Oh thanks, the sig is good! Shame i didnt make it! Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Nice shots there Mut :yes: As for me..i should pop down Gloucestershire (EGBJ) as they have a Gloster Javellin (Spelling?) on display. Although the next time i get down there might be for all the inbounds for the Cheltenham Festival..in March :neutral: Link to post Share on other sites
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