The first combat of WW2 between aircraft of the Royal Air Force and the Luftwaffe occurred on Monday the 16th of October 1939, when Spitfires of 602 and 603 Squadrons intercepted a number of Ju-88s attacking the Rosyth Naval Base, across the Firth of Forth from the city of Edinburgh. Three bombers were destroyed for no British losses. As a small commemoration of this event we'll fly our Spitfires (Mk 1s, if you're absolutely determined to be historically accurate) from 603's base of Turnhouse (EGPH) on a 395-mile tour of Scotland's highlands and western islands.
On what promises to be a particularly scenic trip we'll pass the Rosyth Naval Base and the Forth bridges, Cairngorms National Park, Loch Ness, Skye, North Uist, Tiree, the Isle of Mull, and Loch Lomond.
Skyvector link: https://skyvector.com/?ll=56.1190189608 ... 557N00324W
Meet at: 1845 GMT for a 1900 departure.
Meet on: Digital Theme Park on JoinFS.
Comms through A2A Discord channel.
Start at: Edinburgh Airport (Turnhouse), EGPH.
Local takeoff time: 1400. Set date to 16th October.
Weather: Fair.
For more on the Battle of the River Forth go to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_River_Forth
Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
Re: Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
Thanks to input from our resident Scottish expert the route has changed slightly and the link above has been updated.
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Re: Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
You may regret this but I'll be there.
Note to self: Must brush up on Spitfire.
Note to self: Must brush up on Spitfire.
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Re: Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
Woohoo!!!!!Ron Attwood wrote: ↑03 Feb 2021, 18:01 You may regret this but I'll be there.
Note to self: Must brush up on Spitfire.
And, yes, good idea, 'cos we'll all be watching.
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Oh Sh....
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Re: Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
Did a couple of circuits at Duxford. First take off not too shabby. Landing was let down a bit by trying to lower the gear too fast. Port side wheel refused to play ball unbeknown by me, resulting in costly repairs. Suitably chastened, the second circuit conducted in a more proficient manner. Retired to the mess for a well earned cup of smug.
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Re: Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
Sounds like you're ready to go! Now if we can just get Lewis to refine his radiator control a bit . . .Ron Attwood wrote: ↑04 Feb 2021, 08:39 Did a couple of circuits at Duxford. First take off not too shabby. Landing was let down a bit by trying to lower the gear too fast. Port side wheel refused to play ball unbeknown by me, resulting in costly repairs. Suitably chastened, the second circuit conducted in a more proficient manner. Retired to the mess for a well earned cup of smug.
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Re: Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
The is here! Today I turn a WW2 Fighter into the most expensive kettle ever made!
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Re: Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
Ya sure...promises... last week I waited in breathless anticipation for the ground loop that never came...Lewis - A2A wrote: ↑07 Feb 2021, 11:36 The is here! Today I turn a WW2 Fighter into the most expensive kettle ever made!
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Re: Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
It's what is called covering your arse. So that even mediocre flying looks bloody good. The trouble with that tactic is that you can get patronised big time.
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Re: Sunday, February 7 MP Flight - Highlands and Islands
Oh the failures are coming I am sure hahaRon Attwood wrote: ↑07 Feb 2021, 13:16 It's what is called covering your arse. So that even mediocre flying looks bloody good. The trouble with that tactic is that you can get patronised big time.
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