Cockpit Fest 2014

[tc2324]

Apologies as this is not an upcoming event as such, but here`s a selection of shots from todays Cockpit Fest at NAM.

Lets start with a view of old RAF Winthrope`s runway.............,























.... and my fav `pit of all.....



Got `buzzed` by the BBMF Hurricane.....



..... and now for the model display.....



























One of the guys also supplies lighting kits for aircraft and sci-fi which look outstanding.











..... and some news designs in the works as well......





Here`s the website for more info............

http://www.freewebstore.org/Tirydium-Models/index.aspx?pageid=2467893&clear=1&preview=1

Refreshment came in the shape of cake...........




...... and I leave you with news that following Han Solo`s accident earlier in the week, the empire`s Health and Safety Executive have issued high vis jackets to all stormtroopers..........

[NARSES2]

Some cracking stuff there, many thanks

[PR19_Kit]

Nice to see the blue TSR2 at its public debut in such exalted company.  

[PR19_Kit]

What happened to the Hawk in the carpark surrounded by what looks like scattered house bricks?

Looks like a re-enactment of the finale in Gavin Lyall's 'Shooting Script'. 

[tc2324]

Thanks for the comments guys, it`s a great event to attend. 

Those are some nice models.

What happened to the Hawk in the carpark surrounded by what looks like scattered house bricks?

The Hawk in question was being flown into RAF Cranwell to be painted and become a Red Arrow. IIRC, the wheels were not lowered and it bellied onto the runway at which point both crew ejected. The Hawk then continued on it`s way across the airfield, demolishing a small out building before coming to rest in the ATC car park after writing off a few cars.

[Aircav]

The Hawk in question was being flown into RAF Cranwell to be painted and become a Red Arrow. IIRC, the wheels were not lowered and it bellied onto the runway at which point both crew ejected. The Hawk then continued on it`s way across the airfield, demolishing a small out building before coming to rest in the ATC car park after writing off a few cars.

That would of made an interesting insurance claim, I can just see the reading the forms, "Your car damaged by a what?"