This site is dedicated to the Memory of my wife  Linda   28-03-49 to 18-09-2003

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Memorials page

While on our travels we come across many memorials dedicated to the brave men and women who gave their lives so we could enjoy a peaceful one

Some of these are by the side of the road some are in the middle of a field so we try to look out for the more obscure ones

No one should be forgotten

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On 29th June 2017

Following the Sea Vixen’s successful display closing the show at Duxford Air Show, upon her return the Sea Vixen suffered an under carriage failure and Pilot Cdr Simon Hargreaves performed a highly controlled wheels up text book landing at RNAS Yeovilton showing first class airmanship.

Work by Assessors estimate that it could take between 3-4 years and cost £2-3M to get her flying again. A white knight is needed in the next month who would be prepared to come to the rescue and under-write these costs and save the last flying Sea Vixen in the world, recognising her uniqueness and value to the Nation’s naval aviation heritage.

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Sleap Vintage Piper & Classic Car Meet.

A sunny 14th April saw us attend the Vintage Piper

and Classic Car event at Sleap airfield in Shropshire.

A small friendly event to start the season, at one of

our local airfields.

Japanese World War II Aircraft.

This week a selection of the preserved Japanese aircraft we have come across

on our travels, both in the UK and the USA. With photos from the RAF Museum,

Planes of Fame, National Air and Space Museum, and more.