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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:06 pm 
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A quick visit to the Shuttleworth collection on the 10th Feb to see the new arrival. The aircraft in question is a replica Demoiselle and its hoped to fly it at a few shows this year.

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A new bit of signwriting on the Klemm

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Another view of the Scud glider, britains olderst flying glider which is now owned by the collection
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The Hawker Demon with its engine covers off
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Elsewhere, work is now concentrating on getting the aircraft ready for the forthcoming show season, the Gladiator is in the workshop getting some TLC

The engineers are testing her flaps
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"How accurate is that airfix kit of yours again?"
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A closeup of the wheels showing the internal shock absorber.
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The Tomtit is getting a checkover as well
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An unusual view
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A quick view of the current restoration work, starting with the wings from the Blackburn Mercury

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These have seen some life!
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The PO2 still has the wings trial fitted
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The Spitfire now has more panels attached for a trial fit
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work on the horitontal stabilisers
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Finally, a quick walk around the wonderful Swiss Garden always seems to bring a surprise, in thsi case a row of graves. It turns out they are of Shuttleworth family pets.
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Very nice set of photos. Thanks for sharing them. They surely have an oustanding collection there.

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Indeed, thanks for sharing. Some very nice shots in there. Don't see many of that kind on this side of the Pond. The mannequin engineers on the Gladiator look almost lifelike! :wink: :lol:

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Excellent pics, mate. I visited Old Warden twice when I was there in '99. It was the highlight of my trip (and I went to Legends!). Just magic.

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