IPMS Model show at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection.

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IPMS Model show at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection.

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A good day at BDAC again, in our usual spot using the Comet as a sun shade 8)

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They had asked us to bring D-Day related models, so three Churchills, including David's brilliant SBG carrying AVRE, plus a Sherman and a Cromwell.

There were also Panthers, Tigers and a JagdPanther in attendance, but that might not have been the angle they were after :lol:

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Thanks to all who attended and put on such a good display :D

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I missed the memo about D-Day stuff :( not that I've got anything relevant anyway :)

It was a good turnout from the 'usual suspects' - I counted 15 models:

3x Tiger I
JagdTiger
Panther (Early G)
Panther (Late G)
JagdPanther
PzIII
2x Churchill
Churchill AVRE / SBG
Cromwell
Comet
Sherman M4A3
T34/85

That means we hade 7 Allied and 7 Axis - my BeutePanther, Deserter, can swing either way :lol: :lol:

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The SBG was certainly a head-turner .......
The SBG was certainly a head-turner .......

And, as Boscombe Down has an Aviation Museum, I was pleased to be invited to get into the Lancaster cockpit ........ which was nice :wink:

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Thanks to Denny and Adrian for arranging it all.

Best wishes.

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Good to see you all on Sunday, it's a nice little show at a quirky interesting venue, Has Denny booked up for his Parachute experience next year, we've crowd funded the cost, Thanks for the Tea and cake, regards simon.

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A great day out in the sun, friends, tanks, aeroplanes, ice cream and bacon butties. All that and a very interesting and friendly museum. A must for next year. Photos mostly speak for themselves, the models were looking superb in the sun but tricky to photograph in the hard light. The North American AT-6 Harvard (Texan) was giving dual instruction and the pilot was very keen to get a picture of a model in front of his aircraft. I've spared you the posing that went on, suffice to say his daughter enjoyed driving the Pz III but sadly, there was no reciprocal offer of a trip in the Harvard.

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Hi Guys
Nice pictures and good to see my old comet seeing some sun at last 8)

Regards Derek
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Derek Attree wrote:
Tue Jul 30, 2024 10:43 am
Nice pictures and good to see my old comet seeing some sun at last 8)
It's a great runner, and has been out a few times now 8)

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