Trip to see a remarkable man

freddie · 3rd September 2012, 06:56

Trip to see wing commander Ken Wallis.
WHO?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Wallis

We met at Hingham Norfolk.

freddie · 3rd September 2012, 06:59

Arrived at his house at Reymonston and parked out side.

freddie · 3rd September 2012, 07:02

freddie · 3rd September 2012, 07:11

WE then went inside for a talk and a look round his many trophies for car and speed boat racing and a short talk about his war time escapades befor moving to have a look at his many gyrocopters.

All the time telling us about different engines and the story of his life
he wasnt feelling to well so did not fly,dont blame him at 96 you need to be fit.
A pleasent morningI think was had by all.

Reebs · 3rd September 2012, 07:15

Fantastic Freddie, and did you get to see Little Nellie herself?

freddie · 3rd September 2012, 07:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reebs

Fantastic Freddie, and did you get to see Little Nellie herself?

NO shame really she is at an exhibition at Beaulie House At the Moment.

J1MBO · 3rd September 2012, 07:40

That sounds a great day, never had the pleasure of meeting him yet.

I was only chatting about him a couple of days ago with the owners of the accomodation we're saying at in Norfolk.

They told me that there's an exhibition about him at Flixton, so it looks on the cards for another visit.

windrush · 3rd September 2012, 08:11

A truly remarkable man as you say and it looks like you all had a great day

carguy143 · 3rd September 2012, 08:39

Sounds like you really had a great day. I've never heard of Ken Wallis before now, thanks for sharing.

Rik.

Jay · 3rd September 2012, 18:00

Some nice pictures Freddie

I dont think that even Ken Wallis would get me up in one of these things

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Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Some nice pictures Freddie I dont think that even Ken Wallis would get me up in one of these things __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

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freddie Passed Away 75 cdti connoisseur se saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: norwich Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,345 Posts	Arrived at his house at Reymonston and parked out side.

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freddie Passed Away 75 cdti connoisseur se saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: norwich Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,345 Posts

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freddie Passed Away 75 cdti connoisseur se saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: norwich Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,345 Posts	WE then went inside for a talk and a look round his many trophies for car and speed boat racing and a short talk about his war time escapades befor moving to have a look at his many gyrocopters. All the time telling us about different engines and the story of his life he wasnt feelling to well so did not fly,dont blame him at 96 you need to be fit. A pleasent morningI think was had by all.

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J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	That sounds a great day, never had the pleasure of meeting him yet. I was only chatting about him a couple of days ago with the owners of the accomodation we're saying at in Norfolk. They told me that there's an exhibition about him at Flixton, so it looks on the cards for another visit.