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Life long aviation enthusiast with a passion for WW2 Warbirds. Ex Auster owner and pilot - because I could never afford a Spitfire!

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Joined May 2017
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Has Rod Lewis sold his lovely Mosquito N474PZ? I have just heard it is going to live in Sacramento. Anyone know if it has changed hands?
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To protect #democracy, IF there is a second referendum it should be legally binding, so if any MP tries to prevent the result being enacted they break the law and are prosecuted and get disqualified as an MP.
Why do people think that the result of a second referendum would be respected when the result of the first one wasn’t?
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Happy Independence Day from the UK.
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Happy to see a Mosquito flys in Texas
I was there that day. Those low passes will live with me forever! Superb flying of a wonderful aircraft that I miss very much. Even seen myself in the post flight inspection. Thanks for posting such a wonderful memory.
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Somebody please explain to #TheresaMay her she is the CAUSE of the #Brexit problem and NOT THE SOLUTION. She needs to go NOW before the damage she doing to the UK is irreparable.
There will be riots in the streets if she does
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Theresa May promised more than 50 times that we would leave the EU on 29 March — we didn’t. MPs said they would respect the referendum result — they haven’t. Why on earth should we trust any of these people ever again? We need a whole new political system. Brendan O’Neill on Sky
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Is this the words of a liar who never intended to deliver #Brexit, or a weak and cowardly incompetent leader, that is incapable of delivering what she promised? Either way the people of this country deserve better. She must go NOW.
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Why do you believe I voted leave? I believe in democracy and accept the result of the ballot. That doesn't mean I like the result, but I will defend it vigorously. Many people have given their life to give you democracy. Please don't abuse their sacrifice.
You understand that you are in the minority right? MOST people voted based on the idea that a better deal would be forthcoming. You may have voted for no deal but you have no evidence to suggest that others are as uninformed about the implications as you are.
The ballot was a binary choice. IN or OUT. There was no mention on my ballot paper for " a deal " that nobody could agree on.
The opposition from Brexit-voters themselves to a deal that would take us out of the EU, is proof that Brexit was never really a binary choice.
What a huge mistake that was. So much potential lost.
6 April 1965. The BAC TSR.2 (Cold War strike and reconnaissance aircraft) was cancelled in favour of the planned General Dynamics F-111 for the Royal Air Force.
"My argument is simple. The British people voted to leave the European Union. Let's. Just. Leave". If you agree with Mark Francois MP, please RT.
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This country is in the shit because of you, and your fellow MPs who do not believe in democracy and defy the will of the people! Come the elections, you will be remembered, and unemployed.
One million marched last Saturday. Nearly six million have signed the #RevokeArticle50 petition. Latest polls show a 55% Remain majority. And last night the #PeopleVote amendment got the most votes For from MPs. We have all the momentum. Let's keep fighting to stay in the EU.
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The end of democracy in the UK is what would happen. If you want to live like that then go move to North Korea, but please don't inflict it on the rest of us. We deserve better.
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My first flight ever was in one these beauties. Channel Airways, Bristol to Rotterdam. Wonderful. I loved the huge windows, not so keen on the high pitch whine of the Dart engines though. Planes had character in those days, unlike now.
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Does this mean that no socialist can support democracy either?
No socialist can support any form of Brexit. In theory a Lexit can exist but not in this time. Only Brexit is a right wing xenophobic Brexit & any support for any form of Brexit will be xenophobic & right wing enabling. We must stop feeding the beast of Brexit & stand up to it.
Actually Mk IX, MH434
Spitfire Mk V, W3257. Built at Castle Bromwich, August 1943. Flown in combat by South African pilot Flt Lt Henry Lardner-Burke, DFC. The name 'Mylcraine' is that of his wife, and it bears his victory tally as of August 1943.
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Morris Marina. I stupidly bought a 1.8TC. Absolutely awful handling, rear springs that break, gear lever that comes off in your hand. Paint like orange peel. The very worst of British engineering.....ever!
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I’m sure some of you may have wondered what it might have been like to fly the Swordfish. From a Pilot’s point of view the Swordfish is a delight to fly, however it is incredibly brutal… instagram.com/p/BtMCXLRFSli/… – at South West, England
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Wouldn't that then make it slug racing?
I have a new hobby of snail racing and have been experimenting and tweaking if you remove the shell they are more streamlined and go faster!😂😂 🐌🐌