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Air Show News & Previews / Re: Honoring Jake “Red Stripe” Frederick with the Red Stripe MiG-17

« Last post by GHowell on February 06, 2018, 08:43:01 AM »

                                             RED STRIPE MIG MISSION STATEMENT

HISTORY

Inspired by fallen Marine aviator Captain Jake “Red Stripe” Frederick, in 2016 my MiG-17 became the “Red Stripe MiG”. The purpose for the Red Stripe MiG emerged through a desire to share Jake and Kiley’s story of faith, courage and strength. Our prayer is to take the Red Stripe MiG to airshows across the country in order to honor those who know or served with Captain Jake “Red Stripe” Frederick.

OUR MISSION

To Spread stories of faith, strength and courage through aviation and airshows. We are committed to honoring the great sacrifices of our fallen military heroes every step of the way. Through both airshows, donations and sponsorships, the purpose of the Red Stripe MiG is to give back to the military and the families our warriors left behind through encouragement, inspiration, and financial assistance.
   

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Air Show News & Previews / Honoring Jake “Red Stripe” Frederick with the Red Stripe MiG-17

« Last post by GHowell on January 23, 2018, 05:40:48 PM »

Click the following link to learn about F-18 pilot Jake "Red Stripe" Frederick and the mission to tell his story.

https://www.facebook.com/MiG17Pilot/posts/1761583687469492

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Military Aircraft / Aircraft Wanted for NonProfit Display !

« Last post by marianmadalin32 on January 11, 2018, 02:23:18 PM »

Hello, my name is Marian Madalin, mechanical engineer and aviation
passionate. I am trying to open myself a small aerospace museum or
open space for any kind of aircraft here in my country. The project is
entirely nonprofit and will be based exclusively on donations. It is
more like an educational project and background to inspire and
encourage young people, like students and school children to start a
career in this domain.

For the begining, can you consider helping me with a free charity
donation of any type of aircraft, plane or helicopter, even a glider ,
in any condition: small, big, civil/military, new, old, broken, rusty,
salvage, junk or even an airframe(an empty shell) ?
Even a parachute or even something related to aviation would be good.

Can you ask those who attend at your  aviation event this simple
question ? Thanks.

If you have any other questions, please reply or call me at
+40748230945 or +40751657933.
Thank you.

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Aviation in General / Aircraft Wanted for NonProfit Display !

« Last post by marianmadalin32 on January 11, 2018, 02:11:32 PM »

Hello, my name is Marian Madalin, mechanical engineer and aviation
passionate. I am trying to open myself a small aerospace museum or
open space for any kind of aircraft here in my country. The project is
entirely nonprofit and will be based exclusively on donations. It is
more like an educational project and background to inspire and
encourage young people, like students and school children to start a
career in this domain.

For the begining, can you consider helping me with a free charity
donation of any type of aircraft, plane or helicopter, even a glider ,
in any condition: small, big, civil/military, new, old, broken, rusty,
salvage, junk or even an airframe(an empty shell) ?
Even a parachute or even something related to aviation would be good.

Can you ask those who attend at your  aviation event this simple
question ? Thanks.

If you have any other questions, please reply or call me at
+40748230945 or +40751657933.
Thank you.

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Warbirds / Re: MiG-17 three ship formation.

« Last post by Becher on January 01, 2018, 05:44:55 PM »

That's amazing any chance these birds will fly over Europe?

Great video, thanks for sharing. How often are you flying?

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Air Show News & Previews / Re: Flying Legends 2012

« Last post by Willsonjamee1 on December 19, 2017, 04:05:46 AM »

Flying Legends I want to see this show.

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Warbirds / Magneto switch box & Oil Pressure gauge - Need help identifying aircraft

« Last post by AusA380 on September 10, 2017, 12:30:17 PM »

Hi,
 
I recently went to a militaria swapmeet and picked up an oil pressure gauge and a magneto switch box from an aircraft. I'm not sure which aircraft they are from and i'm hoping people on here could give me some information.
 
From what i've seen on the internet, the magneto switch box appears to be from a British aircraft. The Spitfire looks to have a similar switch box, but the toggle switches are different from what I have. The Lancaster/bomber toggle switches appear similar to the one I have (Thick ends instead of ball ends like the Spitfires).
 
I'm unable to find any information on the oil pressure gauge. It has the text 'Mk VIII C No. 5064' and 'J. Tomey & Sons B'Ham' printed on the face of the gauge and an A & M with a crown stamped on the back. Mk VIII C is a Spitfire variation, but i'm unable to find a photo of a Spitfire cockpit with this gauge.
 
Any information would be appreciated.
 
Thanks

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Aviation History / CONTROVERSY AT BIGGIN HILL ON BBC TV NEWS

« Last post by Robert Badger on August 12, 2017, 05:31:01 PM »

Hi, some of you may have seen an item on the BBC TV News concerning Bromey Council's plans to demolish part of the St George's RAF Chapel of Remembrance, for those who did not please click on the following link to Downe Village website where it is the first item if you scroll down: http://www.downe-kent.org.uk
Having seen the report hopefully you will sign the petition to make the Council think again, please click below or Google: Protect Biggin Hill RAF Chapel.
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/protect-biggin-hill-st-george-s-raf-chapel-of-remembrance
Many thanks
Bob B

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Warbirds / Re: MiG-17 three ship formation.

« Last post by maarten on August 05, 2017, 10:38:31 AM »

That's amazing any chance these birds will fly over Europe?

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Warbirds / Re: MiG-17 three ship formation.

« Last post by GHowell on July 05, 2017, 07:44:28 PM »

Check out our new three ship video.

https://www.facebook.com/MiG17Pilot/posts/1720418674919327