My favourite V12 - Page 2

Bogbrush82 · 22nd May 2022, 09:41

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Originally Posted by KWIL

Just back from a trip behind my favourite V12, Merlin of course, flying the only 2 seater Hurricane.

Lots of hands on flying + a full repetoire of aerobatics by my up front professional pilot. Good day of weather at West London Areo Club and once above the clouds glorious sunshine.

I hate you.

KWIL · 22nd May 2022, 10:47

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Originally Posted by Number 6

Is this Hurricane open to anyone or was it a special "One Off"?

Hurricane via "Hurricane Heritage" White Waltham, Spitfires via "Fly a Spitfire" Biggin Hill

Time Searcher · 22nd May 2022, 11:31

In 1961 we had the 'pleasure' of being flown from Dyce (Aberdeen) to RAF Topcliffe and return for an RAF Rugby match, ourselves having had a visit for the Annual AOC parade at RAF Buchan (Peterhead) that morning. The phrase '30,000 rivets flying in close formation' was certainly appropriate as it was a 'Hastings' of Transport Command.

Hardly compares with my flights during the Flight Testing our 4 Concorde Test Aircraft (3 British and 1 French!) in the early 70's until 1980.
Incidently, in my Air Cadet flying enjoyed flights in an Anson, Chipmunk and a Canberra from Binbrook to Germany and back.

macafee2 · 22nd May 2022, 14:08

Reading the title my mind went Merlin
I flew in the Grace Spitfire a few years ago.
The pilot raced in the Red bull Air Race.

It is great that these planes are available for members of the public to fly in. I hope you got the same emotional feeling as I did.

Shame there is not a lot more WWII planes about, the engineers and enthusiasts that keep them going do a wonderful job

macafee2

solarsailor · 22nd May 2022, 17:24

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Originally Posted by Number 6

.....During the Battle of Britain the Hurricane shot down more enemy aircraft than the Spitfire

In actual fact, during the Battle of Britain, Hurricanes shot down more enemy aircraft than all other plane types and anti-aircraft guns combined. Impressive!

Bolin · 22nd May 2022, 18:37

Hurricane = the plane that saved Britain.

Ken that must have been an absolute treat!

Bogbrush82 · 22nd May 2022, 22:16

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Originally Posted by Number 6

During the Battle of Britain the Hurricane shot down more enemy aircraft than the Spitfire

Agreed (It was the ultimate bomber killer), but:

The Spitfire was the better dogfighter.

In any event, I would give my right kidney to get the chance to ride shotgun in either one.

macafee2 · 23rd May 2022, 07:14

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Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

Agreed (It was the ultimate bomber killer), but:

The Spitfire was the better dogfighter.

In any event, I would give my right kidney to get the chance to ride shotgun in either one.

That is about what a ride would cost

macafee2

stevestrat · 23rd May 2022, 07:55

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Originally Posted by macafee2

That is about what a ride would cost

macafee2

Spitfire - £2975 for a 30 minute flight
Hurricane - £2875 for a 30 minute flight

planenut · 23rd May 2022, 08:06

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Originally Posted by KWIL

Just back from a trip behind my favourite V12, Merlin of course, flying the only 2 seater Hurricane.

Lots of hands on flying + a full repetoire of aerobatics by my up front professional pilot. Good day of weather at West London Areo Club and once above the clouds glorious sunshine.

Ken
I'm even more envious after yesterdays conversation with you,
Fred (planenut)

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Time Searcher Loves to post ZT-T+ 120 MkII XPwr Grey Commission # 31647 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tomar, C. Portugal Posts: 442 Thanks: 149 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts	In 1961 we had the 'pleasure' of being flown from Dyce (Aberdeen) to RAF Topcliffe and return for an RAF Rugby match, ourselves having had a visit for the Annual AOC parade at RAF Buchan (Peterhead) that morning. The phrase '30,000 rivets flying in close formation' was certainly appropriate as it was a 'Hastings' of Transport Command. Hardly compares with my flights during the Flight Testing our 4 Concorde Test Aircraft (3 British and 1 French!) in the early 70's until 1980. Incidently, in my Air Cadet flying enjoyed flights in an Anson, Chipmunk and a Canberra from Binbrook to Germany and back.

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Reading the title my mind went Merlin I flew in the Grace Spitfire a few years ago. The pilot raced in the Red bull Air Race. It is great that these planes are available for members of the public to fly in. I hope you got the same emotional feeling as I did. Shame there is not a lot more WWII planes about, the engineers and enthusiasts that keep them going do a wonderful job macafee2