By: Consul
- 10th November 2014 at 14:04Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Lobster .....but it's not a Rapide. It is a de Havilland twin but an even rarer beauty, a Dragonfly (as the OP mentioned). One of only two worldwide and the sole UK based example.
By: Wyvernfan
- 31st December 2014 at 13:59Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just as DCW, Duxman and Penpusher are quite rightly thanked for their input with the Duxford thread, I'd like to say thank you YakRider for the excellent coverage and updates of the comings and goings at Weald - an airfield I don't get to visit as often as I'd like.
By: ozplane
- 31st December 2014 at 14:50Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Can't get enough of the Dragonfly. Did it change hands as I believe it was up for sale recently? Agree with the previous posters, please keep up the good work on the photo updates and I look forward to your efforts in 2015
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By: Lobster - 10th November 2014 at 13:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great photos - the Rapide looks fantastic.
Lobster
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By: Consul - 10th November 2014 at 14:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Lobster .....but it's not a Rapide. It is a de Havilland twin but an even rarer beauty, a Dragonfly (as the OP mentioned). One of only two worldwide and the sole UK based example.
Tim
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By: YakRider - 31st December 2014 at 13:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Monday 29 December
Final couple of entries for 2014. The de Havilland Dragonfly came in again from Biggin Hill on Monday for another visit.
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By: YakRider - 31st December 2014 at 13:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Tuesday 30 December
The Singapore Strikmaster is not out that often, so was a welcome sight on Tuesday when it did a local flight and some circuits.
That's all for this year, folks! Thanks to everyone who has taken an interest in our Airfield this year, It's a great place to work.
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By: Wyvernfan - 31st December 2014 at 13:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just as DCW, Duxman and Penpusher are quite rightly thanked for their input with the Duxford thread, I'd like to say thank you YakRider for the excellent coverage and updates of the comings and goings at Weald - an airfield I don't get to visit as often as I'd like.
Happy New Year!
Rob
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By: charliehunt - 31st December 2014 at 14:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Many thanks to you and all who post from NW. It is a very entertaining, informative and enjoyable thread. A very Happy New Year to all!!;)
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By: ozplane - 31st December 2014 at 14:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Can't get enough of the Dragonfly. Did it change hands as I believe it was up for sale recently? Agree with the previous posters, please keep up the good work on the photo updates and I look forward to your efforts in 2015
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By: mmitch - 31st December 2014 at 14:52 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thank you from me too. I must try and pick a nice sunny day next year and have a wander around again.
Happy New Year.
mmitch.
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By: Bruce - 31st December 2014 at 15:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Dragonfly is now with the Shipping and Airlines collection at Biggin Hill.
Quite the best looking of the DH twins. ;)
Bruce
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By: ozplane - 31st December 2014 at 15:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
So it's in good hands then. Still remember my flight in it at a Moth Club event at Old Warden and good value at £60.
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By: mike currill - 2nd January 2015 at 13:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Love the pictures of the Dragonfly. Always had a soft spot for the DH biplane twins of that era.
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By: Bruce - 2nd January 2015 at 14:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
And a new thread for 2015 starts here:
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?133318-North-Weald-Diary-2015
Bruce