High Flyers
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High Flyers
Whilst watching the excellent documentary 'High Flyers' (see the Glory Days thread in Gallery) I spotted my next project. It's the Airspeed Courier.
It became well known when "Cobham's early experiments with in-flight refuelling were based on a specially adapted Airspeed Courier.
This craft was eventually modified by Airspeed to Cobham's specification, for a non-stop flight from London to India, using in-flight refuelling to extend the aeroplane's flight duration."
Cheers
Dave M(oly)
It became well known when "Cobham's early experiments with in-flight refuelling were based on a specially adapted Airspeed Courier.
This craft was eventually modified by Airspeed to Cobham's specification, for a non-stop flight from London to India, using in-flight refuelling to extend the aeroplane's flight duration."
Cheers
Dave M(oly)
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An interesting subject Dave and more my 'thing'
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Excellent choice, Dave!
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Half of an Oxford, but which half? Nice one Dave.
I can cross that off my to do list then.....
Keith
I can cross that off my to do list then.....
Keith
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A nice Oxford would be welcome
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Couldn't agree more!
I love the Oxford.
I did one in FSDS, but it was less than successful, partly due to being able to see through the entire airframe when looking through the bomb aimer perspex etc.
I love the Oxford.
I did one in FSDS, but it was less than successful, partly due to being able to see through the entire airframe when looking through the bomb aimer perspex etc.
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Toilet arrangements must have been interesting on that non-stop to India. Good job it was going to and not coming from.
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My Dad flew Oxfords. Taught Pilot Instructors.
Simon
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This aircraft would be perfect for flights to and from India. It's an Airspeed Curry-er.ChrisHunt wrote:Toilet arrangements must have been interesting on that non-stop to India. Good job it was going to and not coming from.
Brian