Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:42 pm
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JohnTerrell wrote:Lynn, I think "Berlin Express" was going to be crated up and shipped home by boat anyway, like "Frenesi", before the damage occurred ("BE" would very likely have been shipped over to England in a container too, like "Frenesi", if it had been purchased earlier/had there been enough time to have it shipped to England prior to the Flying Legends airshow). "Miss Velma" is no longer owned by The Fighter Collection either - it has been owned by Anglia Aircraft Restorations for the last year or so.
With regard to the "Miss Velma" incident today, witnesses say that the gear was down on the approach, so going by the photos, the main gear must have collapsed - you can just see that the tail gear doors are deployed, further indicating that the gear was down.
Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:46 pm
Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:21 pm
JohnTerrell wrote:I think the intention must have been to try and make the airfield, but it couldn't do so having lost any available power - it has been mentioned on the UK forums that the engine wasn't making a sound and so the aircraft certainly would have been coming down quickly, with no power and a wind-milling prop.
Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:35 pm
JohnTerrell wrote:Lynn, I think "Berlin Express" was going to be crated up and shipped home by boat anyway, like "Frenesi", before the damage occurred ("BE" would very likely have been shipped over to England in a container too, like "Frenesi", if it had been purchased earlier/had there been enough time to have it shipped to England prior to the Flying Legends airshow). "Miss Velma" is no longer owned by The Fighter Collection either - it has been owned by Anglia Aircraft Restorations for the last year or so.
With regard to the "Miss Velma" incident today, witnesses say that the gear was down on the approach, so going by the photos, the main gear must have collapsed - you can just see that the tail gear doors are deployed, further indicating that the gear was down.
Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:49 pm
Scott WRG Editor wrote:JohnTerrell wrote:Lynn, I think "Berlin Express" was going to be crated up and shipped home by boat anyway, like "Frenesi", before the damage occurred ("BE" would very likely have been shipped over to England in a container too, like "Frenesi", if it had been purchased earlier/had there been enough time to have it shipped to England prior to the Flying Legends airshow). "Miss Velma" is no longer owned by The Fighter Collection either - it has been owned by Anglia Aircraft Restorations for the last year or so.
With regard to the "Miss Velma" incident today, witnesses say that the gear was down on the approach, so going by the photos, the main gear must have collapsed - you can just see that the tail gear doors are deployed, further indicating that the gear was down.
Ouch, While no expert I would think that could have resulted in significantly more structural damage than a wheels up landing. Not criticizing by any means. Just wondering if my logic is correct.
Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:49 pm
Scott WRG Editor wrote:JohnTerrell wrote:Lynn, I think "Berlin Express" was going to be crated up and shipped home by boat anyway, like "Frenesi", before the damage occurred ("BE" would very likely have been shipped over to England in a container too, like "Frenesi", if it had been purchased earlier/had there been enough time to have it shipped to England prior to the Flying Legends airshow). "Miss Velma" is no longer owned by The Fighter Collection either - it has been owned by Anglia Aircraft Restorations for the last year or so.
With regard to the "Miss Velma" incident today, witnesses say that the gear was down on the approach, so going by the photos, the main gear must have collapsed - you can just see that the tail gear doors are deployed, further indicating that the gear was down.
Ouch, While no expert I would think that could have resulted in significantly more structural damage than a wheels up landing. Not criticizing by any means. Just wondering if my logic is correct.
Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:46 pm
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Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:41 pm
Pogo wrote:Sorry about the airplane, but how lovely to see the pilot walking away...
Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:57 am
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