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Me262

Post by martyn75 » Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:42 pm

I saw on 262 web page that they leaving Coningsby tomorrow would anyone know of departure time please
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Re: Me262

Post by Tally-ho » Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:58 pm

The pilot came and spoke to the many that were gathered at the Coningsby fence (BBMF side) soon after arriving, and he was asked the same question, his answer "It will be weather dependent".
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Re: Me262

Post by martyn75 » Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:21 pm

Ok thanks
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Re: Me262

Post by Gary » Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:48 pm

Pictures on the Coningsby Spotters Facebook group show the 262 suffering a bird strike near the wing root. Not sure if that will cause any issue
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Re: Me262

Post by fishphone » Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:14 am

Its out on the ASP at Coningsby this morning. Just spoken to pilot, waiting for VFR. Birdstrike not an issue.
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Re: Me262

Post by Tally-ho » Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:47 am

The pilot oversaw the refuelling this morning, so there has been activity. For now, the canopy is still shut.
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Re: Me262

Post by Tally-ho » Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:52 am

Raining now, not sure about a VFR scenario ... :S
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Re: Me262

Post by martyn75 » Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:01 am

Canopy cover being put on
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Re: Me262

Post by Tally-ho » Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:03 am

Yes, canopy cover rather belatedly :roll:
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Re: Me262

Post by Tally-ho » Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:27 am

The clag is well and truly down!
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Re: Me262

Post by reaper493 » Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:17 pm

From Facebook, it's apparently not going anywhere today now.
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Re: Me262

Post by martyn75 » Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:30 pm

Only back to bbmf hangar and try tomorrow
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Re: Me262

Post by plmc135 » Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:48 am

Was it being evaluated as a potential Typhoon replacement? :ninja:
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Re: Me262

Post by Harv94 » Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:33 pm

What are the chances of it sticking around for the families day?
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Re: Me262

Post by jamesg23 » Tue Jul 25, 2023 1:23 pm

Harv94 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:33 pm
 What are the chances of it sticking around for the families day?
Slim, it went home last week.
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