RAF Hendon Visit

AVGWarhawk · 09-24-12, 11:34 AM

The Dornier 17 find in the sands is very interesting. What a find.

Jimbuna · 09-24-12, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

The Dornier 17 find in the sands is very interesting. What a find.

Eyes of an eagle Chris...I wasn't aware of the find

Egan · 09-24-12, 12:21 PM

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The Dornier 17 find in the sands is very interesting. What a find.

Have they started the excavation yet? Makes you wonder whats down under the channel.

Really jealous. Be prepared to get their early and spend the whole day wondering around. The BoB and WW1 hangers were my favourites, but the main hanger is quite incredible too. Tripes, Se5s, Camels, Me109E4s, A Biff, even a Be2c. I think the only thing it was missing from my personal 'wishlist' was a Harry Tate. Some of those new fangled jet thingies are quite interesting too.

Jimbuna · 09-24-12, 12:47 PM

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Have they started the excavation yet? Makes you wonder whats down under the channel.

Really jealous. Be prepared to get their early and spend the whole day wondering around. The BoB and WW1 hangers were my favourites, but the main hanger is quite incredible too. Tripes, Se5s, Camels, Me109E4s, A Biff, even a Be2c. I think the only thing it was missing from my personal 'wishlist' was a Harry Tate. Some of those new fangled jet thingies are quite interesting too.

Yeah, two of the gang have been previously and one high up on my wish list is a Jag (on its undercarriage).

Oberon · 09-24-12, 01:48 PM

The big smoke ain't gonna know what hit it! I was planning to head that way in October but alas it seems that the finances won't stretch that far. Have fun there Jim, it's a beautiful place and a veritable treasure trove of aircraft old and new.

EDIT: Also, keep an eye out in the outside grounds, there's a couple of MTBs about that I'm sure a wee doggy would want a few pics of

Jimbuna · 09-24-12, 02:10 PM

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The big smoke ain't gonna know what hit it! I was planning to head that way in October but alas it seems that the finances won't stretch that far. Have fun there Jim, it's a beautiful place and a veritable treasure trove of aircraft old and new.

EDIT: Also, keep an eye out in the outside grounds, there's a couple of MTBs about that I'm sure a wee doggy would want a few pics of

Rgr that Jamie...would have been great to have met you

JU_88 · 09-24-12, 02:33 PM

Hey Jim, I might be up for Hendon - if my presence is wanted, and if you give me enough advanced warning

Thinking about it Id love to go to hendon again, not been since I was a nipper (about 12 I think)

I wonder if they still have that colour blind tour guide in the BOB Hanger?

Jimbuna · 09-24-12, 03:00 PM

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Hey Jim, I might be up for Hendon - if my presence is wanted, and if you give me enough advanced warning

Thinking about it Id love to go to hendon again, not been since I was a nipper (about 12 I think)

I wonder if they still have that colour blind tour guide in the BOB Hanger?

You F would most certainly be wanted mate....make a change seeing as how we have both met the con 'in person'

As soon as the date is set YOU WILL be advised my friend

Herr-Berbunch · 09-24-12, 02:38 PM

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Rgr that Jamie...would have been great to have met you

If you hug the coast all the way you could meet me and Jamie, alas it's not practical to get from oop north to the smoke.

Jimbuna · 09-24-12, 03:03 PM

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If you hug the coast all the way you could meet me and Jamie, alas it's not practical to get from oop north to the smoke.

Come on down ya soft bugga...the more the merrier.

It now looks like you'd get to meet two of the Grey Wolves.....a memory that may well haunt you to the end of your days

Jimbuna · 09-26-12, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

The big smoke ain't gonna know what hit it! I was planning to head that way in October but alas it seems that the finances won't stretch that far. Have fun there Jim, it's a beautiful place and a veritable treasure trove of aircraft old and new.

EDIT: Also, keep an eye out in the outside grounds, there's a couple of MTBs about that I'm sure a wee doggy would want a few pics of

The date has been set for Sunday 28th October just in case you find your able.

JU_88 is meeting us there I believe.

Oberon · 09-26-12, 01:27 PM

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The date has been set for Sunday 28th October just in case you find your able.

JU_88 is meeting us there I believe.

Daaaaang, that was the week that I was planning to hit London too IIRC, the wife wants to go to MCM, but alas funds were not stretching, particularly with the potential upcoming vet bill for the dog...but should a miracle occur I will let you know.

Jimbuna · 09-26-12, 03:59 PM

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Daaaaang, that was the week that I was planning to hit London too IIRC, the wife wants to go to MCM, but alas funds were not stretching, particularly with the potential upcoming vet bill for the dog...but should a miracle occur I will let you know.

No problem Jamie....if you need a helping hand, I'm your man

09-24-12, 11:34 AM	#1
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,276 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	The Dornier 17 find in the sands is very interesting. What a find. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

09-24-12, 01:48 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	The big smoke ain't gonna know what hit it! I was planning to head that way in October but alas it seems that the finances won't stretch that far. Have fun there Jim, it's a beautiful place and a veritable treasure trove of aircraft old and new. EDIT: Also, keep an eye out in the outside grounds, there's a couple of MTBs about that I'm sure a wee doggy would want a few pics of

09-24-12, 02:33 PM	#7
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Hey Jim, I might be up for Hendon - if my presence is wanted, and if you give me enough advanced warning Thinking about it Id love to go to hendon again, not been since I was a nipper (about 12 I think) I wonder if they still have that colour blind tour guide in the BOB Hanger?