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Manonthefence
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Today was a day to say “I was there”, this deserves a thread all on its own.

Firstly this was the debut of Kennet Aviation’s magnificent Seafire restoration, second there was a possibly never to be repeated flypast of Seafire, Sea Fury, Sea Hawk and Sea Hurricane.

Bloody marvellous!

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It would be remiss to single out any one individual, but a very big thank you to all at Kennet Aviation, the RNHF and Shuttleworth for making this unique formation possible.

Main display piccies to follow.
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AWESOME!!

Nick, that's very excellent!

Whoa!

8) 8) 8)

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Hi,

Very nice pics. :wink:

Do you have pics about the cockpit of the Sea Fury?

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Four of the most handsome fighters ever made, and EVERYTHING looks good in dark grey over sky. What a magnificent sight that must have been. I just hope you're wrong about possibly never to be repeated and that folks get to see that again and again.

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Not only your usual terrific pictures, Nick, BUT some terrific flying, especially that pretty tight formation of such different a/c in the 2nd picture. many thanks for sharing.
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IS that the Seafire that was restored by Nelson Ezell???

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Elroy13 wrote:
IS that the Seafire that was restored by Nelson Ezell???

Wrong continent. This one's a Seafire XVII in the UK, the Ezell-restored one now resides in Montana (and is a Seafire 47, a different beast entirely)
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Mike wrote:
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IS that the Seafire that was restored by Nelson Ezell???

Wrong continent. This one's a Seafire XVII in the UK, the Ezell-restored one now resides in Montana (and is a Seafire 47, a different beast entirely)


Oh ok! Thanks Mike! I wasnt sure where it went.

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Great shots. The folding wingtips are new too me. Interesting feature, I wonder if that was thought about for the Corsairs?

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Yes, great pictures of an awesome, historic formation. I'd love to have been there. Thanks, Nick for sharing some slices of the action at Old Warden.

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Teriffic pics, Nick. Many thanks for sharing.

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Nice stuff!

You really make it tempting for another Eurotrip!!

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k5083 wrote:
EVERYTHING looks good in dark grey over sky. What a magnificent sight that must have been.
That would actually be 'Extra Dark Sea Grey' - and yes it was indeed a magnificent sight.

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superb MOTF!

I wish I'd 'been there' meself

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Mark V wrote:
k5083 wrote:
EVERYTHING looks good in dark grey over sky. What a magnificent sight that must have been.
That would actually be 'Extra Dark Sea Grey' - and yes it was indeed a magnificent sight.

You are correct. I just didn't want to look like a color nerd. :)
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