My hurricane fighter plane
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My hurricane fighter plane
Was on holiday last week in England and while on a drive, we came across these two magnificent machines, mounted as a war memorial at Biggin Hill Airfield, which was home to a number of combat squadrons during the Battle of Britain and WW2:
Spitfire:
Hurricane:
I travelled from Holland to England on the super ferry Stena Hollandica, the largest of it's kind in the world. It was like being on a luxury cruiser for 8 hours, the boat is absolutely stunning. Highly recommend it for a trip between the UK and Europe:
Some of you may recognize this building. Pink Floyd used it on their album cover for the LP "Animals". Took this picture of the Battersea power station, from a train while travelling to London:
Spitfire:
Hurricane:
I travelled from Holland to England on the super ferry Stena Hollandica, the largest of it's kind in the world. It was like being on a luxury cruiser for 8 hours, the boat is absolutely stunning. Highly recommend it for a trip between the UK and Europe:
Some of you may recognize this building. Pink Floyd used it on their album cover for the LP "Animals". Took this picture of the Battersea power station, from a train while travelling to London:
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I saw those planes many moons ago WT when I went down to Biggin Hill to sit the RAF apptitude tests for aircrew, and they still look as awsome now as they did then. A fitting tribute to all those brave pilots that preserved our freedom during WW2.
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Great photos War, thanks for shareing by the way witch ones Pink
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Nice pics WT.
Battersea was decommisioned years ago but the building is so iconic that they have left it standing.
I saw a Hurricane fly over just the other day when I was down the cricket ground. Reminded me of the time when they had a big do in the park of the stately home next door & I rushed out of the shower in just a towel as they had a Spitfire doing an air display, female pilot put on a good show.
Battersea was decommisioned years ago but the building is so iconic that they have left it standing.
I saw a Hurricane fly over just the other day when I was down the cricket ground. Reminded me of the time when they had a big do in the park of the stately home next door & I rushed out of the shower in just a towel as they had a Spitfire doing an air display, female pilot put on a good show.
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Thanks for the great pics WT , the Battersea power station piccy brings back lots of memories of one of my favourite Pink Floyd tracks - Pigs on the wing ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CydPIf3b-Mc
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Nice War!
Looks like you enjoyed yourself despite the weather?
Thanks for sharing
Looks like you enjoyed yourself despite the weather?
Thanks for sharing
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great pics i love photos like this of bf42 weapons and places and vehicles we use in game
im gonna post a tank next
im gonna post a tank next
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wow ! nice pics Wt, good to see you since the time, thanks Gav for the info very interesting.
very interresting as well thanks !
thanks Zouga for information about the bomber.
I have done as well some pics about D day in Normandie, as soon as i have my new connection....with pics of Fidji (my dog)
see you soon !
very interresting as well thanks !
thanks Zouga for information about the bomber.
I have done as well some pics about D day in Normandie, as soon as i have my new connection....with pics of Fidji (my dog)
see you soon !