I remember one windy day at Leeds Bradford Airport and an Army Beaver set off for Belfast in strong-ish head winds (40 knots) , almost climbed vertically / went backwards for a time, turned downwind and shot off at unbelievable speeds.
I always read your pieces as we tend to think along similar lines, must be of similar vintage (myself am a 1962).
Thanks- I am slightly less experienced than your good self!
I have talked about this before (in live streams), and mentioned that I am thinking in some of the things I write but, in terms of the aircraft, the pieces are helpful in research.
I imagine seeing the Beaver speed off must have been quite entertaining!
You will note that I mention the permanently fitted ladder placed onto the starboard side of the fuselage of SOE aircraft. This is an error which I correct now- the ladder was on the port side.
The Beaver was a latter day equivalent to the Lysander in my eyes, take off or land on a six pence - remarkable aircraft both of them!
Dear Neil,
I just took a look at the Beaver and see what you mean- the same capabilities but with no need for a crew ladder!!
Thanks for reading the piece!
Kind regards,
Z
Hi Zin
I remember one windy day at Leeds Bradford Airport and an Army Beaver set off for Belfast in strong-ish head winds (40 knots) , almost climbed vertically / went backwards for a time, turned downwind and shot off at unbelievable speeds.
I always read your pieces as we tend to think along similar lines, must be of similar vintage (myself am a 1962).
Regards
Neil
Dear Neil,
Thanks- I am slightly less experienced than your good self!
I have talked about this before (in live streams), and mentioned that I am thinking in some of the things I write but, in terms of the aircraft, the pieces are helpful in research.
I imagine seeing the Beaver speed off must have been quite entertaining!
Kind regards,
Z
You will note that I mention the permanently fitted ladder placed onto the starboard side of the fuselage of SOE aircraft. This is an error which I correct now- the ladder was on the port side.
I am sorry for getting this wrong.