By: Terryham
- 21st April 2014 at 10:03Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Any info as to when they will be running up G-MIGG ,Mig 17 at the Weald ,used be be owned by the OFMC a few years back now ,i know they ran it up end of last year
By: Upkeep
- 21st April 2014 at 10:51Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi - Been a fairly regular visitor to N.Weald since 1964 - I've taken a number of photos over the decades so hope to submit some of the better ones shortly.......
Cheers
Roger Braga (Essex)
By: markstringer
- 21st April 2014 at 12:09Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Any info as to when they will be running up G-MIGG ,Mig 17 at the Weald ,used be be owned by the OFMC a few years back now ,i know they ran it up end of last year
By: YakRider
- 21st April 2014 at 20:37Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The C54 was looking good in the sun today.
The Air Atlantique Historic Flight Venom, G-DHVM, was out on the apron too, waiting to be ferried back to Coventry.
The flight was delayed a bit by bad weather at Coventry, which prevented the pilot getting got North Weald in the morning. Nevertheless we were treated to a great cartridge start of the Ghost engine.
The it started to taxi…
The take off on Runway 02 was impressive!
We also got a rather nice low pass as it departed to do a practice display at Duxford on its way back to Coventry.
By: AnthonyG
- 21st April 2014 at 22:03Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
That is a stunning Venom, is it an ex Swiss machine? The reason I ask is that if it is the std nose looks great back on her. I believe the guys operating the new one here in NZ decided not to change the nose as it was a very big job....not just as easy as bolting a 'rounded' one on apparently. Not that I am complaining, its still great to see her flying here!
By: Bruce
- 21st April 2014 at 22:11Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
It is as easy as bolting a round one on. As long as you aren't using the Swiss radar boxes, it's a case of removing the radio mounting frame , fitting a new one to take the up lock switches, and fit the new nose. Might need a bit of weight upfront, but that is all.
By: alohha1234
- 22nd April 2014 at 12:50Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
fantastic thread this what a good idea ... only went to the fighter meet once 96 i think sponsored by the daily mail if i remember have the programme somewhere didn't the Mossie win a trophy at the show (best restoration/display) or something like that if my memory is right ?? One question though how far away would the market be as the lady could shop and have retail therapy whilst i drooled over historic aircraft, can you walk around and see inside open doors of hangers or is it all pretty well ristricted to standing at the side of the runway please.
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By: Anonymous
- 22nd April 2014 at 13:15Permalink- Edited 15th February 2020 at 18:37
I believe you are correct that the Mosquito won the best display award. Sadly, this was only about one month before the aircraft and crew were lost.
By: Trolly Aux
- 22nd April 2014 at 18:26Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
One question though how far away would the market be as the lady could shop and have retail therapy whilst i drooled over historic aircraft, can you walk around and see inside open doors of hangers or is it all pretty well ristricted to standing at the side of the runway please.
To answer, The market is on the area used as a live pan on airshow days, my last recollection was the organisers would have to pay Epping council 21k in lost earnings on the Saturday as Market and airshow would be a no no due to parking and safety issues, the hangars are the other side of the airfield so no nosing in althought they used to do London bus tours to the liveside before the show started.
By: alohha1234
- 22nd April 2014 at 19:32Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
To answer, The market is on the area used as a live pan on airshow days, my last recollection was the organisers would have to pay Epping council 21k in lost earnings on the Saturday as Market and airshow would be a no no due to parking and safety issues, the hangars are the other side of the airfield so no nosing in althought they used to do London bus tours to the liveside before the show started.
Ok thanks TA kind of answers my question ........ I guess what i was on about was on a normal Saturday (no airshows) can one see aviation activities as seen on here if the wife was dropped at the market and i wandered of (not live side) peir inside the hangers if open ?
By: YakRider
- 22nd April 2014 at 20:13Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
You could drop your wife off at the Market and continue round to visit either of the two cafés on the active side – The Wings Café is in one of the old Hangar 4 offices, or carry on round to The Squadron. Both are signposted. The hangars have private operators, who don't encourage people wandering round for obvious reasons. You can sit outside both cafés and watch the aircraft movements. Another site people use is the S1 Crash Gate in the Market car park, where you get good views of the aircraft taking off, landing and taxying. If we are not too busy, we may be able to fit in a visit to the Tower. Ask at the Ops Office.
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By: georgeland - 20th April 2014 at 21:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
A thread for North Weald is long overdue, that's for setting it up.
Lats Wednesday the Yaks where about in force practicing there formation flying.
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By: Terryham - 21st April 2014 at 10:03 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Any info as to when they will be running up G-MIGG ,Mig 17 at the Weald ,used be be owned by the OFMC a few years back now ,i know they ran it up end of last year
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By: Upkeep - 21st April 2014 at 10:51 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi - Been a fairly regular visitor to N.Weald since 1964 - I've taken a number of photos over the decades so hope to submit some of the better ones shortly.......
Cheers
Roger Braga (Essex)
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By: markstringer - 21st April 2014 at 12:09 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Will the mig be restored to flying???
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By: benyboy - 21st April 2014 at 18:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I am already enjoying this thread. It is quite frustrating to pass quite regularly, knowing what is there and never seeing anything.
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By: Trolly Aux - 21st April 2014 at 18:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
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By: Rocketeer - 21st April 2014 at 19:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great thread! Lovely phots! Has the T5 been up recently? 230?
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By: YakRider - 21st April 2014 at 20:37 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The C54 was looking good in the sun today.
The Air Atlantique Historic Flight Venom, G-DHVM, was out on the apron too, waiting to be ferried back to Coventry.
The flight was delayed a bit by bad weather at Coventry, which prevented the pilot getting got North Weald in the morning. Nevertheless we were treated to a great cartridge start of the Ghost engine.
The it started to taxi…
The take off on Runway 02 was impressive!
We also got a rather nice low pass as it departed to do a practice display at Duxford on its way back to Coventry.
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By: Fouga23 - 21st April 2014 at 20:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
What's with the modern font used for WR470"?
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By: Easy Tiger - 21st April 2014 at 21:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
A legacy from a previous owner who didn`t consult the roundel police.
Nice to see it finally go home after extensive engine work by Weald Aviation
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By: AnthonyG - 21st April 2014 at 22:03 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
That is a stunning Venom, is it an ex Swiss machine? The reason I ask is that if it is the std nose looks great back on her. I believe the guys operating the new one here in NZ decided not to change the nose as it was a very big job....not just as easy as bolting a 'rounded' one on apparently. Not that I am complaining, its still great to see her flying here!
Thanks for the pics
Cheers
Anthony
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By: Bruce - 21st April 2014 at 22:11 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
It is as easy as bolting a round one on. As long as you aren't using the Swiss radar boxes, it's a case of removing the radio mounting frame , fitting a new one to take the up lock switches, and fit the new nose. Might need a bit of weight upfront, but that is all.
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By: rossistb - 21st April 2014 at 23:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Is that a Hunter I see lurking in the Hangar in the 5th Venom pic?
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By: Mike J - 22nd April 2014 at 00:16 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Probably T7 WV372, which lives at North Weald
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By: alohha1234 - 22nd April 2014 at 12:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
fantastic thread this what a good idea ... only went to the fighter meet once 96 i think sponsored by the daily mail if i remember have the programme somewhere didn't the Mossie win a trophy at the show (best restoration/display) or something like that if my memory is right ?? One question though how far away would the market be as the lady could shop and have retail therapy whilst i drooled over historic aircraft, can you walk around and see inside open doors of hangers or is it all pretty well ristricted to standing at the side of the runway please.
By: Anonymous - 22nd April 2014 at 13:15 Permalink - Edited 15th February 2020 at 18:37
I believe you are correct that the Mosquito won the best display award. Sadly, this was only about one month before the aircraft and crew were lost.
Here's a video I took of the North Weald display.
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By: Trolly Aux - 22nd April 2014 at 18:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
To answer, The market is on the area used as a live pan on airshow days, my last recollection was the organisers would have to pay Epping council 21k in lost earnings on the Saturday as Market and airshow would be a no no due to parking and safety issues, the hangars are the other side of the airfield so no nosing in althought they used to do London bus tours to the liveside before the show started.
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By: alohha1234 - 22nd April 2014 at 19:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ok thanks TA kind of answers my question ........ I guess what i was on about was on a normal Saturday (no airshows) can one see aviation activities as seen on here if the wife was dropped at the market and i wandered of (not live side) peir inside the hangers if open ?
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By: YakRider - 22nd April 2014 at 20:13 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
You could drop your wife off at the Market and continue round to visit either of the two cafés on the active side – The Wings Café is in one of the old Hangar 4 offices, or carry on round to The Squadron. Both are signposted. The hangars have private operators, who don't encourage people wandering round for obvious reasons. You can sit outside both cafés and watch the aircraft movements. Another site people use is the S1 Crash Gate in the Market car park, where you get good views of the aircraft taking off, landing and taxying. If we are not too busy, we may be able to fit in a visit to the Tower. Ask at the Ops Office.
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By: alohha1234 - 22nd April 2014 at 23:37 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks YakRider thats just what i was after