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by ME453
Sun Oct 11, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: In Memoriam
Topic: Dennis Over
Replies: 28
Views: 57842

Re: Dennis Over

As Lisa Sharp said, Dennis was always a gentleman. The last time I visited him, probably June time, he was recovering from a fall but had a very attractive nurse who made his injuries very bearable! Dennis of course had a fair amount of banter with her. Mercifully his son Graham suspects that dear P...
by ME453
Sat Oct 10, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: In Memoriam
Topic: Dennis Over
Replies: 28
Views: 57842

Dennis Over

It is with great sadness that I learned today from his son Graham that dear Dennis Over passed away on 4 October. His health had been failing over the past year or two with significant periods in hospital, but his optimism and in particular love for his wife Peggy remained undiminished. I'm pleased ...
by ME453
Sun Aug 30, 2015 6:58 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: WC Eric Langlois - Logbook!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 7395

Re: WC Eric Langlois - Logbook!!!

Well that's food for thought Adam! I know Rollo Kingsford-Smith liked to be anything BUT predictable when he was flying so there could be something in Bill's musings.
Max
by ME453
Sun Aug 30, 2015 6:52 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: Flight sequence for which aircraft?
Replies: 2
Views: 3527

Re: Flight sequence for which aircraft?

I'd go for an Oxford Kerry, definitely can't be an Anson because, as Adam said, the u/c had to be hand-wound up and down. Very interesting to read the sequences though - again I agree with Adam that it's the kind of thing a conscientious pilot new to a type would do to try to ingrain the procedure (...
by ME453
Fri Aug 28, 2015 3:53 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: WC Eric Langlois - Logbook!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 7395

Re: WC Eric Langlois - Logbook!!!

Thanks Kerry, that's VERY much appreciated. I've been thinking about Eric's rating of average/above average. I'm sure the latter was awarded because of his previous experience on Wellingtons and as a flying instructor - he was coming into the Heavies with a wealth of experience behind him versus the...
by ME453
Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: WC Eric Langlois - Logbook!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 7395

Re: WC Eric Langlois - Logbook!!!

Wow Kerry, the Holy Grail that you've been looking, hoping for for SOOOO long!! Well done, I'm so pleased for you. I'm sure you'll find some fascinating stuff in there, I wouldn't mind seeing the 467 info myself!
Congratulations,
Max
by ME453
Fri Aug 07, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: 214 Squadron
Replies: 4
Views: 4358

Re: 214 Squadron

Too early I'm afraid Steve, I've focussed on their Oulton period. Sorry,
Max

PS Yes thanks I'm very well indeed, even better after the recent Test match performance....ahem, sorry John.
by ME453
Fri Aug 07, 2015 7:25 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: 214 Squadron
Replies: 4
Views: 4358

Re: 214 Squadron

I wouldn't claim by any means to be an expert Steve but I've done some research into 214 squadron, particularly during their Fortress phase. Depends what you're looking for!
Max
by ME453
Fri Jul 24, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: Down in flames.... literally
Replies: 14
Views: 23853

Re: Down in flames.... literally

I missed your initial post Alan, I'm sorry to hear about the fire and damage to your house - thank goodness there were no injuries or worse to your human and canine family. Regarding dog walking and coats.......just get out there!! :)
Max
by ME453
Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:35 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: Tiger Moth pilot under training
Replies: 6
Views: 5652

Re: Tiger Moth pilot under training

PAFG wrote:
ME453 wrote:Stalls and stall recovery next.
Max
It'll be a piece of ...

Oh, perhaps it won't after all :(
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