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Post by planecrazy on Apr 8, 2019 17:03:38 GMT 12
Here's a great shot of Ray Hanna under the bridge, plenty of clearance above to the bridge not much below the plane.  Here's the bridge as of July 2018, pretty close to the same angle, my wife doing her Spitfire impersonation on the bridge, the trees have grown somewhat!  |
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Post by paul1953 on Jul 21, 2019 8:35:15 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 19, 2021 8:24:11 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Apr 19, 2021 13:45:26 GMT 12
Enjoyed that Dave, great stuff.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 26, 2021 9:06:02 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 10, 2021 4:28:06 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 10, 2021 5:49:56 GMT 12
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Post by ZacYates on May 11, 2021 0:23:19 GMT 12
I've enjoyed every update but part four even more so as I've been hoping to learn more about Mark outside the cockpit.
Part of me is dreading the final installment but I'm still looking forward to it very much.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 14, 2021 20:53:23 GMT 12
Yes it is such a brilliant series of articles. It reminds you so much of a truly great era in warbirds, both in Britain and in New Zealand.
I always knew that Mark was special, but this series of articles really paints a vivid picture of what a fantastic guy he was. I only met him once, when he arrived at Wigram with the Avenger which we were to paint into Plonky colours. I was so nervous I only said hello, and that's it. Now I wish so much I'd been able to chat to him properly, or better still, get to know him.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 14, 2021 21:15:14 GMT 12
I have an idea.
I'd really love to see a bronze statue depicting Mark Hanna and Ray Hanna erected at Duxford. I reckon crowdfunding and perhaps sponsorship could make it happen. Perhaps they could be depicted like they have just finished a flight together, they are smiling and discussing the flight, with the typical fighter pilot hand gestures. What do people think?
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 17, 2021 7:53:18 GMT 12
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Post by johnnyfalcon on May 17, 2021 8:49:05 GMT 12
Yeah, that was beautifully written, but oh so painful... Brought back the shock of the news and that huge sense of loss. RIP Ray and Mark, never forgotten
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Post by ZacYates on May 17, 2021 14:54:20 GMT 12
I clearly remember watching the news the night of the crash or following. I was so upset. I was worried about reading this final part but it was such a wonderful collection of memories. What a wonderful series.
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