Everyone probably knows about this, but Duxford has a used book shop with literally hundreds if not thousands of books. All at bargain prices. Worth a look if you're there. It’s the Duxford Aviation Society shop outside Hangar 5 and also sells kits and other aviation memorabilia. Money raised goes ...

I came across a reference to 92 squadron, a while after reading Sir Geoffrey Wellums account, for the life of me I cannot remember the book or author, but I still have it. The author took command of 92 squadron during the BoB, and described the squadron as very hard to manage, pilots lacking the wi...

Isn't it a single engined airframe, to make it lighter but has dual or triple redundancy to keep the single engine running? Basically in essence a twin engined aircraft with advanced technology to have the power and safety and redundancy shrunk down into one power plant. I say 'powerplant' as who kn...

I came across a reference to 92 squadron, a while after reading Sir Geoffrey Wellums account, for the life of me I cannot remember the book or author, but I still have it. The author took command of 92 squadron during the BoB, and described the squadron as very hard to manage, pilots lacking the wil...

Has anyone bought copies of the five books titled Battle of Britain Combat Archive, by Simon W Parry? I ask as I have the first three, covering 10th July-22nd July volume 1, 23rd July-8th August volume 2, and 9th August-13th August volume 3, thete are two further volumes. I am currently reading Nine...

Philly1971 - your POV on F35 - very interesting. You talk about F35 reliability and daily flight ops from Lakenheath - which operates F35A. Sadly the UK didnt buy these, but a couple of questions for you - do you have evidence or stats re reliability of F35A versus F35B ? Is the F35B a more complex...

The real key to the F-35s success isn't stealth, it's the integrated electronics that give the pilot unparalleled Situational Awareness. This real-time data connection totally depends on the US allowing it, if a operating nation upsets the orange man-baby he could force it to be cut, rendering the ...

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Mon Mar 03, 2025 3:25 pm

Didn’t Donald John refer to “Raw Earth” minerals the other day when he lost his temper after soiling his “adult” nappy?

I think he did yes!!

I believe Saab were a close contender for the next generation Canadian fighter, with the Gripen. A fantastic little platform but lacking perhaps in the 5th generation capability and maintenance support intractructure. My feelings on the F35, I think it has its place in a perhaps multi platform air f...

Many thanks much appreciated..

Thought I had already posted on the newbie forum but it seems I posted elsewhere!! :Oops: So I have been an aviation buff for as long as I can remember, was fortunate enough to have worked as a firefighter in the MOD, mainly rotary wing cover but also fire cover at air shows back in the 90s and earl...

Hey all, New to the forum! Been an aviation buff for as long as I can remember, mixture of military both current and WW2. A bit of an amateur BoB historian with a wealth of books and literature about this most decisive of battles! In the UK, ripe old age of 52 going on 22! Will contribute where I ca...