This post relates to my trip to Europe in July-September 2007.
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For the first time in nearly two years, the number of books I have out from the uni library has dropped to zero. Which can mean only one thing: I’m about to fly out to the UK! There will be a blogging hiatus but it’s not likely to be more than a few days, if that.
TTFN.
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8 July 2007 at 8:46 am
Jakob
Have a good journey!
So when do you get in, and when and where can yr. esteemed correspondents offer to buy you a pint?
9 July 2007 at 12:05 am
Alex
Fnoo! Fnoo! A TSR-2!
And, what Jakob said.
9 July 2007 at 6:45 am
Chris Williams
TSR-2 - closest escape that the UK military-industrial complex ever had.
As for the pint, me ‘n all.
9 July 2007 at 2:53 pm
Brett Holman
I’m certainly up for it this week, it would be great to meet my esteemed correspondents (and lurkers if they want to de-lurk). I’ll be free most nights, since I know nobody in town! Obviously I have no idea where to go, I’m in Bloomsbury but (I believe) I can read a Tube map so can get to wherever, within reason. I’ll sort out a mobile today which will make meeting up easier, so stay tuned.
11 July 2007 at 1:33 pm
Brett Holman
I’ve got a mobile sorted now, and an oyster card, so in theory can venture out on the town. But I still haven’t adjusted to the time zone yet, still crashing in the early evening, which is limiting. Have to force myself to stay up tonight, maybe go see a movie or something.
16 July 2007 at 2:08 pm
paulie b
Hello
just surfing the web and found this site. I thought I read somewhere that the TSR-2 was a ground breaking plane. It was canned by Wilson and Healy in a futile attempt to prop up sterling. The F111 was the replacement which they never ended up buying after further cuts in 1968 and they ended up in Australia. Unfortunatley as I read a lot I cant remember where I read about the TSR 2 being a good plane but I’ll have a look thru my books.
19 July 2007 at 7:13 am
Brett Holman
Thanks, Paulie, I know there are those who are still bitter about the cancellation of the TSR.2, but I didn’t want to get into that particular dogfight — I just thought it was a cool pic :)
About the F-111s, it’s true that the RAF was supposed to get them but I don’t think there was any connection between the cancellation of that purchase and the RAAF’s F-111 acquisition?
20 July 2007 at 2:23 pm
paulie b
Not sure abt Brett. I thought the F111 was a special edition plane and the US only was willing to provide it its most trusted allies. I know the RAAF always empahasised it was the only non US country to have the F111. I will try and find out anyway.
20 July 2007 at 3:05 pm
paulie b
Brett you are right. The Aust decision was made in 1963 as the link below shows. So there doesnt appear to be a connection. Also some nice TSR 2 photos taken of a plane in 1998 are on this site. Didnt know they preserved any. Very comprehensive info in this link.
http://www.f-111.net/aussie/index.htm
20 July 2007 at 9:06 pm
Alex
Are you sufficiently de-jetlagged to pint?
21 July 2007 at 7:25 am
Brett Holman
Paulie:
I like the picture with the TSR.2 and the F-111 side by side, shows how big the TSR.2 was!
Alex:
Definitely, did you get my email last week?