[L'Echarpe Blanche] 45 Spitfire, Hurricane et Blenheim pour le Battle of Britain Day Flypast !

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Bertrand Brown a publié:"Le 15 septembre prochain, Battle of Britain Day chez nos voisins britanniques, une formation de 45 appareils décollera de l'aérodrome de Goodwood: 36 Supermarine Spitfire, 8 Hawker Hurricane et le seul Bristol Blenheim en état de vol. La formation sera m" Nouvel article sur L'Echarpe Blanche 45 Spitfire, Hurricane et Blenheim pour le Battle of Britain Day Flypast ! by Bertrand Brown Le 15 septembre prochain, Battle of Britain Day chez nos voisins britanniques, une formation de 45 appareils décollera de l'aérodrome de Goodwood: 36 Supermarine Spitfire, 8 Hawker Hurricane et le seul Bristol Blenheim en état de vol. La formation sera menée du siège arrière d'un des Spitfire biplace par le Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC, AFC, AE, vétéran de la bataille d'Angleterre âgé de 95 ans. En arrivant à Selsey Bill, la formation se divisera en groupe de quatre appareils, qui suivront divers parcours dans le sud et sud-est de l'Angleterre, se terminant dans divers aérodromes utilisés lors de la Bataille: Biggin Hill, Duxford, Northweald, Northolt, certains retournant se poser à Goodwood. C'est la première fois depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale que tant de Spitfire et de Hurricane se retrouveront en formation. Pour plus d'informations sur cet événement exceptionnel, visitez le site Battle of Britain Day Flypast. Bertrand Brown | août 15, 2015 à 10:12  URL: http://wp.me/p1jtW6-2hp Problème de clic? Copiez et collez cette URL dans votre navigateur: http://www.lecharpeblanche.fr/2015/08/15/45-spitfire-hurricane-et-blenheim-pour-le-battle-of-britain-day-flypast/

[Vintage_and_Warbirds_Pictures] B-29 Restoration, "Doc" Enters Final Stage Before Flight

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B-29 Restoration, "Doc" Enters Final Stage Before Flight

Warbirds News

August 12, 2015

PRESS RELEASE – Restoration of the B-29 Superfortress known as "Doc" is now entering its final stage. The countdown to her first flight is steadily approaching and Doc's Friends, the organization restoring the vintage bomber, is hopeful that "Doc" will take to the skies in the next few months.

Current State of Restoration

• The aircraft has been partially fueled and checked closely for leaks, with none occurring.
• The fuel system is currently being fine-tuned prior to pressurization and engine start.
• Turbocharger casings are now installed on all four engines.
• Engine exhaust system installations are nearly complete.
• Final avionics components are ready to install, including the intercoms required for ground and air operations.
• A Federal Aviation Administration review of the Aircraft Inspection Plan is in progress.

Next Steps

• Before the B-29 can fly, Doc's Friends must receive an Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA. Once the certificate is issued, Doc's Friends will submit an already-completed formal application to the U.S. Air Force requesting approval to operate Doc from McConnell Air Force Base during the flight-testing phase.
• Doc's Friends is currently evaluating options for the B-29′s permanent home base at the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. The organization will operate the aircraft as a flying museum to accomplish its intended mission.
• Doc's Friends' board of directors approved the launch of a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to help fund the costs of conducting the flight-testing phase of the program. Additional details will be released at a later date.

About Doc's Friends

Doc's Friends is a 501c3 non-profit board managing the restoration of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as Doc. The group was formed in 2013 and is led by retired Spirit AeroSystems CEO Jeff Turner along with other Wichita business leaders; Charlie Chandler, Jack Pelton, Steve Clark, Lynn Nichols, Brad Gorsuch, Vic McMullen, Ron Ryan, Tim Buchanan, Jeff Peier, Esq., and Tom Bertels. Doc's Friends is committed to returning this World War II warbird to the air to honor previous generations, educate current and future generations, and connect the world to the rich heritage of aviation. You can find more information about Doc's Friends at www.b-29doc.com.

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[L'Echarpe Blanche] Vidéo: Vol d’essai du Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 D-FOON chez Meier Motors

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Bertrand Brown a publié:"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lebyFbHqYFI" Nouvel article sur L'Echarpe Blanche Vidéo: Vol d'essai du Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 D-FOON chez Meier Motors by Bertrand Brown Bertrand Brown | août 16, 2015 à 6:12 URL: http://wp.me/p1jtW6-2hZ Problème de clic? Copiez et collez cette URL dans votre navigateur: http://www.lecharpeblanche.fr/2015/08/16/video-vol-dessai-du-messerschmitt-bf-109g-2-d-foon-chez-meier-motors/