For the Merlin enthusiasts....

[2002EarlMarischal]

A De Havilland Mosquito flew for the first time in 15 years in NZ today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEyDlgJYIF8&sns=em

For more background see the following link:

http://tvnz.co.nz/close-up/monday-septe ... id=5101440

[Blink Bonny]

ooglybeeglybooglyboing!

My fave plane flying again!

urgle fleek!

[60800]

An airworthy mosquito? (Joins BB in happy fit)

[Blink Bonny]

Ay up!

Cosford, Duxford and Hendon have to be my favourite 'plane museums. No-one minds if you step over the coaming and get up close to the exhibits.

There I was at Hendon, gazing up into a Mossie cockpit when a Cockney voice behind me said "Always wanted to fly these meself." It was one of the security chaps. We had a good chat about all sorts then he went on his rounds but before he did he said with a twinkle in his eye "I did think of asking if you two want to be alone!"

[60800]

Duxford has to be my fav. I've only got up into a few cockpits ( might try to arrange getting in a Lanc next year) , but I have flown this Boeing Stearman; http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/dest ... -of-flight

[richard]

Good to see a Mozzie flying!

But engines are for wimps!
This is what I first soloed:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schweizer_SGS_2-33

The airframe I flew might have been older than myself, and it might have the looks and aerodynamics of an elephant, but it still manages a significantly better glide ratio than the Space Shuttle. The instructor who cleared me happened to be a Shuttle instructor...

In the end I soloed a couple of types and logged some good flights, but moved up to Dallas before getting my full pilot's license.

[2002EarlMarischal]

More links for Mosquito fans:

http://www.3news.co.nz/Mosquito-planes- ... fault.aspx

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/wwii-mo ... es-5108112

Enjoy!

[marksouthcoast]

Talking of aircraft types yes dhs wodden beauty is fabilouse to see flying again, shame wee will never see a four ship vulcan scramble happen againe, seeing that at raf waddington just after joining up in 1979 still sticks in my mind as if it happened yesterday.

[Blink Bonny]

Ay up!

Please let it come to Duxford! Please!

[marksouthcoast]

BB,you and others could have your prayers answered.

[Coboman]

Wow I didn't think a Mossie would ever fly again after that unfortunate incident all those years ago. One plane I've never seen in action, but now maybe......you never know!

[marksouthcoast]

You could get luckey, i hope it happens for you once seen not forgotten.

[Blink Bonny]

Ay up!

Regarding the Mossie that crashed in the US.

This was overhauled at Leeds, near Dewsbury. I saw on test several times and drooled every time. The last time I saw her, she was "beating up" the town at less than 1,000ft. A sight and a sound to bring goosepimples!

[52D]

BB can i add another little gem with some unusual exhibits Newark Air Museum.

[60800]

Newark is lovely, as is Elvington. One has a 'shack', hastings and vulcan, the other has a mossie, victor and halifax