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Postby Spitfire » Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:27 pm

B52 Big Buff with 8 Wren Gas Turbines at the Nationals - what a model :)

A sad and very expensive end though %-( They are rebuilding it though :D

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Re: Big Buff

Postby Wedgy » Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:32 pm

x_x :-o
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Re: Big Buff

Postby Mayfly » Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:36 pm

oh my goodness............
In memory of a very dear friend - Mike Pearson

Very fond memories of Robbie Gilvary - DTs 1st Vulcan Captain who taught DT all he knew.
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Re: Big Buff

Postby Mackrick » Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:41 pm

Oh my :(( :(( :(( :((
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Re: Big Buff

Postby Tom.com » Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:49 pm

ha ha ha... i mean oh... :(
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Re: Big Buff

Postby Spitfire » Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:55 pm

I've seen photos of where it landed ... you should have seen the hole :-o

The turbines mostly survived - due in no small part to the excellent construction ...
what a company.... Wren

Here's how a Wren turbine can REALLY work ......
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