Dai Fledermaus Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 There's a programme on CH4 on Sunday at 8.0, I think, ( I was half awake at the time ) which I saw the trailer for last night. It's got some sort of daft title like "The plane which won the war for Britain", but looks like it cold be a good watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Beeney Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Like this one, perhaps? PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Fledermaus Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Thanks Peter, at least one of us was awake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I was a bit amazed at the claim that it is the only one left flying. It seems they didn't know about the kiwis a year earlier link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Bernard Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I understand that the Mossie in the US is the one from NZ which was shipped to Virgina Beach in March this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C. Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 If you missed the programme it is still on C4 Player. Well worth a look, not sure how long they keep programmes on there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtur Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I've just watched program, I thought it was excellent. I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter, I think we'll see more of him and his interest in aircraft on the TV The program wouldn't have been complete without mention of the dreadful accident that happend at Barton Airshow (where the last British flying Mozzy crashed into view of the airshow crowd). I was there that day, not a pleasant sight. I also liked how the program built to the end where the presenter got to fly in the aircraft in the USA. The program should be available on a 'catch up' system somewhere, well worth a watch. Edited By avtur on 26/07/2013 08:09:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I was sorry that they didn't mention the PR version but apart from that, excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hammond Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I noticed that the early ones had 5 exhaust stacks each side,how is this possible on a V12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 The two rear exhausts are siamesed. What surprised me was that there was no mention that the Mosquito Museum also have the prototype Mossie on display - the very aircraft that was built there and flown from the field adjoining Salisbury Hall to Hatfield for its test programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 There were some holes in the program but on the whole well worth a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Fledermaus Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 I enjoyed it, I always like programmes like this, but didn't like the general theme that it was the "Plane that saved Britain". A fantastic aircraft which came along at the right time and well suited to the role in which it was used, but was it more important than a dozen or so other aircraft both British and American which helped to win the air war? I think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Absolutely agree, Colin. Now if they'd called it "The most beautiful military aircraft ever built" ther'd be no argument from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sharp Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Posted by Brian Hammond on 26/07/2013 08:38:18: I noticed that the early ones had 5 exhaust stacks each side,how is this possible on a V12? The rear pipe taking the output from two cylinders lasted for a very short time, but was nesessary to allow the fitting of the two stage supercharger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Posted by Martin Harris on 26/07/2013 12:26:41: Absolutely agree, Colin. Now if they'd called it "The most beautiful military aircraft ever built" ther'd be no argument from me! Oooo, I can almost hear that particular gaunlet hitting the floor! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sharp Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 What about the later DH Hornet, a much prettier version of the Mosquito. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bunting Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I still have a 1/72 solid scale model of the Mosquito, which I made in 1943 when I was 13, not long after it came into service. This programme inspired me to repair it, as a few bits came off years ago. The U/C does actually retract, but I'll have to make some new doors for it, as they are missing. Another thing they didn't mention in the programme was that the Mosquito was partly derived from the DH Comet racer of about 1935. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Posted by Tom Sharp on 27/07/2013 00:41:10: What about the later DH Hornet, a much prettier version of the Mosquito. Well, I said there'd be no argument from me - it's just a personal opinion. It is my personal opinion that the Hornet is nowhere near as beautifully proportioned as the Mosquito... Edited By Martin Harris on 29/07/2013 17:28:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sharp Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I often wonder how a RR Griffon engined version would have performed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Now there's a thought! But there again, it wouldn't have sounded anywhere near as wonderful as a pair of Merlins - I always feel that the later Griffon engined Spitfires sound very harsh. Obviously the best performance was the important factor at the time... There's an interesting project apparently under way - I hadn't realised that there are no complete Hornets surviving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towlie Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 A great program I thought not alot of new information but great to see a Mossie in the air again. I actually fly right by the mossie museum and everytime I drive past the hanger and the doors are open I cant help but slow down and look at the gorgous mosquito just poking out the hanger Found this great video shot from on board the Mossie whilst flying with a Lanc enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Wright Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Enjoyed the program, my Grandad was a coachbuilder prior to the war & ended up spending 3 years building mossies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Watched it last night & thoroughly enjoyed the program even if the title was slightly over the top.... The footage of the crash of the last UK Mossie was pretty awful to watch too wasn't it.....just so much wood & metal falling earthwards. Wasn't that at Woodford?? Mmmm...I might have to build a TN Mossie now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sharp Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Barton, it was circling around my house while waiting for it's slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtur Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Ah yes Barton ... what does it call itself these days ... City Airport Manchester? The Mossy incident was a tragic site ... not something I care to remember. A Spitfire was lost on the runway in front of the Woodford Airshow crowd a couple of years later ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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