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@RedKite its a Handley Page Victor, one of the V Bombers. Used to re fuel Vulcan Bombers in its latter days, we used to see them at Finningley Airshow, along with the Vulcans. Apparently, they were used during the Falklands War to keep the Vulcans flying. That’s what the strange probe over the cockpit is, the refuelling nozzle. I think this one does still fire up, they have a special day when they fire up the working jets. There was a Canberra inside one of the hangers, along with all sorts of things like Buccaneers, Harrier, Lightning, Meteor, Vampire and a fabulous rebuilt Halifax from WW2. This is absolutely huge. It’s a really interesting Museum. You can climb inside a Dakota, and a jet cockpit.
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Brings back a few memories as my father was in the RAF for 22 years and we were always around planes. Even later in life I very nearly ended up working in a Commercial brokers whose principal owner was a former American WW2 bomber pilot on B25s, I think that's the right bomber. He flew a lot of sorties in the last couple of years of the war. Always made for an interesting lunch.
Thank you all for good wishes for MiL. Her carer who looks in on her when we go away has just made a detour from work to bring her yet another card and some flowers.
She's been very touched by the consideration shown to her via cards, telephone calls and visits.
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Firstly in answer to your question @Francis we do still have "Daffy" the MG she hasn't been out much lately but hopefully as the weather improves.
Happy Birthday to your MIL @Wherenext hope she has had a lovely day.
Had a get together today at the insurance brokers where I used to work, one of the partners is finally retiring at 78, it was really good to see lots of the old staff and the one's still working there. Walked home in lovely warm sunshine.
Your trip sounds lovely @Takethedogalong especially the train ride, enjoyed the photos too.
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