Dakota ZA947

[Hihonyr8811]

So would I

I'd also like to keep the bare metal
But that's not going to happen either


Due back tomorrow (Mon 4th) http://bit.ly/g3Dr7T

[Mayfly]

you going Helen? I sat at Waddington for 3 hrs the other day and saw a tutor and King Air - so I can't do any worse!!

[Hihonyr8811]

I'm hoping too, although I was meant to go to Coningsby Friday and never made it

I'll probably be on the track to the mound, make a quick exit if/when she lands
Shame they put her round the back (or maybe I'll be proved wrong and they'll want to show her off ).

[Hihonyr8811]

Todays return home is CANCELLED due to weather and cross wind.

[Mayfly]

Thanks H I assumed it would be when I saw the forecast this morning - rain in Manchester - who would have thought!!

[Hihonyr8811]

I have to admit I thought the same when I saw the forcast

Just glad they were quick with the news and I wasn't sat at Coningsby

And whats this on FC about?

http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/v ... 55&t=30917

Only open 11:30 - 17:00 this week?

[Mayfly]

No idea I did see that - It's not for DAs

could be for contractors to work early mornings but not sure they do any more

so I really haven't the foggiest.

[Hihonyr8811]

Nope me either

Suits me anyway, that's about the normal times we arrive/leave anyway

[Mayfly]

Still waiting for an update from BBMF twitter - I would have thought the weather would be fit today, *sigh*

[Hihonyr8811]

I wish this cross wind would bugger off

Must have been a cross wind problem Mancester end as even though it was a slight cross wind at Coningsby (7 from the left apparently ), I wouldn't have said it was enough to stop the Dak, Spitfire and Hurricane got off and landed ok.


It's now due back tomorrow

Never mind, had a great view of one of the blue Spitfires doing three practice displays , till an oil pressure problem meant he had to call it a day

[Mayfly]

I went, but got called away at 13.00 just as the second pair of typhoons were taking off - DT came home not feeling well and I had locked him out!!

I can't make it tomorrow either

[Hungry Haggis]

I went, but got called away at 13.00 just as the second pair of typhoons were taking off - DT came home not feeling well and I had locked him out!!

I can't make it tomorrow either

"At risk of a thwack "you cruel woman you Isn't he allowed his own key yet.

[Mayfly]

not until he reaches the mental age of 15!!!

twitter still hasn't been updated I see tomorrow is cloudy but the wind not as strong either here or Manchester

[Mayfly]

I see there was official confimation of cancellation due to X winds about 4 yesterday but it wasn't showing on the BBMF website twitter link last night.

I forgot to say I did get some pics of 41sqn Tornado special tail

[Hihonyr8811]

Sadly she went U/S

But I am very pleased with her new look


Photo credit Dave Watkins.

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewqueued_b.php?id=3394214

I always was a sucker for D-day stripes

And I have a ready painted C-47 model in a similar green with D-day stripes but no decals I see a plan forming

[Cluny]

If you need some , let me know as ive got some spare

Edit .
They're the RAF scheme from this kit as im doing it [eventually] as the USAAF version

[Hihonyr8811]

I have them (same kit) I just don't know where I put them, the Dak is 90% finished, just need some black paint and to find the paper work
It's been sat in a box for 2 years waiting for me to be bothered to put the finishing touches to it

I'll need to take some pics of the real thing first though, you know for research purposes of course

[Olicat]

Love the scheme!

[Mayfly]

More pics

Here

got to say I'll miss Pegasus

[Xplumberlives]

Nice and clean, going to look mighty good at the sparse airshows this year!

[Hihonyr8811]

Stolen from FC, which in turn was stolen from the BBMF's brochure

During the Winter of 2010-2011 the BBMF`s Dak` underwent a major maintenance programme and now appears in a new colour scheme as C-47 (FZ692) of 233 Squadron, RAF, which was nicknamed "Kwicherbichen".

C-47 Mk III s/n FZ682 was built by Douglas Aircraft in 1943. Delivered to RAF February 1944. Served with 233 Sqd at RAF Blakehill Farm until September 1944. Painted olive drab and D-Day stripes added for the invasion, the stripes covering its original ST-UK code. Because of this its identification coded of "UK" was added to the nose. ""Kwicherbichen" was painted under the nose, port side, and ops symbols painted behind the cockpit. FZ692 survived the war and still flys with Environment Canada, registed C-GRSB".

Nice picture of the real FZ682 here https://cms.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/rafpublishe ... dakota.cfm


Interesting that the real FZ682 is still flying

[Sploosher]

Speaking of Dakotas, I will post some pictures later of the one at Elvington which has recently been repainted........

[Hihonyr8811]

Returned home safe and sound this afternoon
Looks stunning, even in horrible weather.

Only one slight snag in that she had radio problems, she could hear Coningsby, but they couldn't hear her. The Chipmunk had to do some relaying of information.

Not the best pic, but I don't care

[Mayfly]

Nice - pleased you got to see her home - I would have been there but had to go pick DT up from work at 3

[Hihonyr8811]

I'm pleased too Wouldn't have been able to go again if she'd had to cancel