Re: Dressing up at airshows
Sun Jan 25, 2009 5:45 am
west-front wrote:Anyone interested in this link i was given -
http://heritageflyinggear.blogspot.com/
It shows a "downunder" gentlemen i think, who dresses up as a "pilot" to do displays at museums and on warbirds.
Great link thanks for sharing it, that bloke really looks like (dare I say it) a Sabredriver... :wink:
Hmmm, yes now you mention it he does.
Re: Dressing up at airshows
Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:14 am
baldrick wrote:west-front wrote:Anyone interested in this link i was given -
http://heritageflyinggear.blogspot.com/
It shows a "downunder" gentlemen i think, who dresses up as a "pilot" to do displays at museums and on warbirds.
Great link thanks for sharing it, that bloke really looks like (dare I say it) a Sabredriver... :wink:
Hmmm, yes now you mention it he does.
Is this the same as our most famously banned member in the history of WIX?
If so, he doesn't look very sick. He mentioned numerous times that he had serious debilitating disabilities. How can he carry all of that equipment and stand around all day doing that living history gig?
Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:37 am
Post edited by Mod - JDK.
Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:02 am
NOTE Mod post:
Flying Heritage - sometimes there's a bit more history than you might be aware of.
A certain person, allegedly the same person as the reenactor in question was banned for disruptive and offensive behaviour on WIX of at least three separate occasions due to re-registering under new identities. On one occasion he claimed multiple illnesses as an excuse for his poor behaviour, which even if true, wasn't excusable, fit or not.
Everyone - let's not let this get out of hand. The person who is offering his reenactment services has acted perfectly reasonably under this identity, and may have no connection with the offender previously here.
Even if it's the same person, let's give him a break - he can't defend himself here if that's the case.
Thanks in advance.
Flying Heritage - sometimes there's a bit more history than you might be aware of.
A certain person, allegedly the same person as the reenactor in question was banned for disruptive and offensive behaviour on WIX of at least three separate occasions due to re-registering under new identities. On one occasion he claimed multiple illnesses as an excuse for his poor behaviour, which even if true, wasn't excusable, fit or not.
Everyone - let's not let this get out of hand. The person who is offering his reenactment services has acted perfectly reasonably under this identity, and may have no connection with the offender previously here.
Even if it's the same person, let's give him a break - he can't defend himself here if that's the case.
Thanks in advance.
Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:32 am
I usually "dress up" in a WW1 Royal Naval Air Service uniform for the Geneseo show when I accompany our Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter. A few of our other members do the same, one representing the Germans, another the Royal Flying Corps. The airshow go-ers get a great kick out of it when we are on the flight line, and sometimes we even work it into the show routine. Heres two photos, and a youtube video of our schtick, the shoot-down is at the end.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=QeJUKHp9BjQ
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=QeJUKHp9BjQ
Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:58 pm
Getting interested in dressing up is the easy part. Its paying for the outfits! 
If anybody has some decent fitting outfits that could fit a 21 year old, Id gladly do photo ops.
Christopher
If anybody has some decent fitting outfits that could fit a 21 year old, Id gladly do photo ops.
Christopher
Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:05 pm
Warbird Kid wrote:Getting interested in dressing up is the easy part. Its paying for the outfits!
If anybody has some decent fitting outfits that could fit a 21 year old, Id gladly do photo ops.
Christopher
Well most of the time I am a bit overweight so I dont think I would look the part of a USAAC pilot. I lost a lot of weight last year though!
But I too thought about buying some gear to prowd around at airshows. But as you stated the prices are high. All I really ever wanted in that regard was a Mae West life vest. I think those look great.
Sun Jan 25, 2009 5:15 pm
Hawkeye your photos look pretty cool, very WW1 era look.
Do people like WW1 gear and planes or does the focus mainly stick to WW2 and post eras?
Do people like WW1 gear and planes or does the focus mainly stick to WW2 and post eras?
Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:18 pm
Mod post: I've just deleted 7 posts to do with arguments about disability.
WIX is an equal opportunity forum; everyone has the same chances here, whatever their advantages or difficulties.
For the record, the issue with 'sabredriver' (etc.) was not disability but false claims for such for special treatment.
Any more argument on the matter and my copy of the thread will be posted to Scott and could result in ban(s) by Scott.
Don't attack another poster about or excused by disabilities. Don't respond to trolling about it - contact a Mod.
Back to the topic, thanks.
WIX is an equal opportunity forum; everyone has the same chances here, whatever their advantages or difficulties.
For the record, the issue with 'sabredriver' (etc.) was not disability but false claims for such for special treatment.
Any more argument on the matter and my copy of the thread will be posted to Scott and could result in ban(s) by Scott.
Don't attack another poster about or excused by disabilities. Don't respond to trolling about it - contact a Mod.
Back to the topic, thanks.
Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:49 pm
PeterA wrote:
Over paid, over sexed and over here? Yes please.
PeterA
What is that vehicle? Looks similar to a Jeep, but clearly isnt. Some kind of Land Rover?
Its cargo aint too bad either...
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:30 pm
It appears to be an FV1801 Truck, 1/4 ton, 4x4, CT, Austin Mk.1, better known as an Austin Champ.
TTFN,
PB
TTFN,
PB
Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:00 pm
IMHO....
I find all this re-enactor stuff all a bit "blithering ninnies". It's like they weren't allowed in the boy scouts & have to make up for it in some way.
I find all this re-enactor stuff all a bit "blithering ninnies". It's like they weren't allowed in the boy scouts & have to make up for it in some way.
Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:05 pm
i considered doing re-enacting at airshows. the group here in ohio is 1st class, but they wanted me to shave my beard of 14 years, get ww 2 era glasses,$$$$$ etc. i went as far as suiting up in my original ww 2 flight gear & had pics shot etc for acceptance. then 1 july i go to an air show & it's hotter than a witches boob & here stands a individual of questionable judgement re- enactor in a leather & fleece lined b-3 jacket, flight pants, helmet, & all the related gear. he was ready to pass out. that nixed it for me, no dice!!
Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:23 pm
ZRX61 wrote:IMHO....
I find all this re-enactor stuff all a bit "blithering ninnies". It's like they weren't allowed in the boy scouts & have to make up for it in some way.
I think it depends on who you are and why you're doing it. If you are really working with the aircraft either on the ground or flying it, it is much better.
Ryan
Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:18 am
I see various reenactors at airshows, and have mixed feelings about it/them.
For me, someone who takes the trouble to get the details right, and know the history, has credibility, and more power to them. For what they're doing, it's not critically important to me that they be working on a warbird or otherwise involved--their purpose is to be presenting history.
But if they don't have their history nailed down ... oh man. I don't mean anything like "being in character"--I mean knowing what the uniform/equipment items are, what they're used for. If you're portraying a Naval aviator, being able to talk about Naval aviation, naval aircraft, naval campaigns without putting your foot in your mouth. Being able to admit, if asked a question for which you don't know the answer, that you don't know the answer, rather than "winging it" and spouting balderdash. 'Cause boy, your credibility will just fly right out the window, then.
I've chatted with a number of folks who do know their stuff, and that's a pleasure.
I'll tell you, though, some reenactors just weird me out. Nazis, I mean. Couple years ago, we were at Fort Campbell KY, and they had a group of Wehrmacht/SS types. They had their equipment and act down cold, even had one of those little tracked motorcycles and a replica tank. But, man. Nazis climbing around in ol' Hot Stuff just ... bothered me, in some visceral way.
For me, someone who takes the trouble to get the details right, and know the history, has credibility, and more power to them. For what they're doing, it's not critically important to me that they be working on a warbird or otherwise involved--their purpose is to be presenting history.
But if they don't have their history nailed down ... oh man. I don't mean anything like "being in character"--I mean knowing what the uniform/equipment items are, what they're used for. If you're portraying a Naval aviator, being able to talk about Naval aviation, naval aircraft, naval campaigns without putting your foot in your mouth. Being able to admit, if asked a question for which you don't know the answer, that you don't know the answer, rather than "winging it" and spouting balderdash. 'Cause boy, your credibility will just fly right out the window, then.
I've chatted with a number of folks who do know their stuff, and that's a pleasure.
I'll tell you, though, some reenactors just weird me out. Nazis, I mean. Couple years ago, we were at Fort Campbell KY, and they had a group of Wehrmacht/SS types. They had their equipment and act down cold, even had one of those little tracked motorcycles and a replica tank. But, man. Nazis climbing around in ol' Hot Stuff just ... bothered me, in some visceral way.