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B-25 Mitchell 'Russells Raiders' crashes
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B25 MItchell "Russells Raiders" skerwish.deviantart.com/art/Ru… crash landed in France after a fire in one of the engines after take off
More bad news for the warbird community: a B-25 Mitchell crash-landed on May 31st, 2011, in France near Melun-Villaroche, south-east of Paris. It appears the B-25 is F-AZZU, s/n 44-58811, which is known as "Russell's Raiders" and is well known in France due to its regular appearances at the La Ferté airshow
Shortly after takeoff, fire erupted in the right engine. The propeller for that engine had been replaced just before the flight. The crew cut off the fuel feed to the right engine and kept it running to empty the remaining fuel in the pipes, while searching for a suitable crash-landing field. A return to Melun airport was considered too risky. During the descent, the aircraft cut some electrical cables and landed wheels-up in a field in Moissy-Cramayel.
The pilot and copilot were able to exit the aircraft on their own and appear to be unharmed. Emergency services were quickly on the scene to stop the ensuing fire. The extent of the damage to the aircraft is unknown.
B25 MItchell "Russells Raiders" skerwish.deviantart.com/art/Ru… crash landed in France after a fire in one of the engines after take off
More bad news for the warbird community: a B-25 Mitchell crash-landed on May 31st, 2011, in France near Melun-Villaroche, south-east of Paris. It appears the B-25 is F-AZZU, s/n 44-58811, which is known as "Russell's Raiders" and is well known in France due to its regular appearances at the La Ferté airshow
Shortly after takeoff, fire erupted in the right engine. The propeller for that engine had been replaced just before the flight. The crew cut off the fuel feed to the right engine and kept it running to empty the remaining fuel in the pipes, while searching for a suitable crash-landing field. A return to Melun airport was considered too risky. During the descent, the aircraft cut some electrical cables and landed wheels-up in a field in Moissy-Cramayel.
The pilot and copilot were able to exit the aircraft on their own and appear to be unharmed. Emergency services were quickly on the scene to stop the ensuing fire. The extent of the damage to the aircraft is unknown.
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www.airscene.co.uk for details!!
I can now confirm the print offering mentioned in the last email, which is detailed as part of the 1st prize offering below:
The current prize offering stands as follows:
1st Prize
£150 voucher (to include p&p) courtesy of Key Publishing Ltd
"Black Hawk - Special Delivery" courtesy of Southampton based military artist Stuart Brown. (value = £92) www.skipperpress.com/
Airscene 2012 Photobook (value = £25)
Showcase on Airscene
2nd Prize - £100 voucher (to include p&p) courtesy of Key Pulishing Ltd
Showcase on Airscene
3rd Prize - £50 voucher (to include p&p) courtesy of Key Publishing Ltd
Showcase on Airscene
I am in talks with other sponsors and as usual expect to make further announements over the coming months.
For rules and to enter please visit www.airscene.co.uk/competition…
On a positive note things are looking set for the 2012 Photographer of the Year competition. Stuart Brown has made an early offer of his print "Al Waki" (RAF Regiment) as part of the first prize pot.
Discussions are taking place with Singapore Tourist Board with the possibility of coming up with a package prize to attend the Singapore Airshow in 2013 - I am seeking flights and accommodation in addition to entry to the show itself.
Please do support me in my efforts, by joining the Airscene forums airscene.freeforums.org/ and becoming an active member. The forums have a chat facility so you can chat with other Airscene members who are online and visiting the forums (chat has now been removed from the Airscene toolbar).
The first Airscene members only draw will take place this coming monday. If you want a chance to win a years free website advertising on Airscene (see Google style ads on each page) then simply reply ENTER to the April members only draw.
Airshow Reviews
There are currently 2 airshows in June and around 5 in July (later dates not posted yet) whereby I am able to offer Media Authorisation Documents to anyone who may be interested in attending a providing a review for Airscene.
I am also interested in speaking to overseas (non UK) members who may wish to provide a review of a non-UK airshow.
In all instances please pm me via Airscene forums.
I look forward to speaking to you all soon,
Regards,
Ian
www.airscene.co.uk
I can now confirm the print offering mentioned in the last email, which is detailed as part of the 1st prize offering below:
The current prize offering stands as follows:
1st Prize
£150 voucher (to include p&p) courtesy of Key Publishing Ltd
"Black Hawk - Special Delivery" courtesy of Southampton based military artist Stuart Brown. (value = £92) www.skipperpress.com/
Airscene 2012 Photobook (value = £25)
Showcase on Airscene
2nd Prize - £100 voucher (to include p&p) courtesy of Key Pulishing Ltd
Showcase on Airscene
3rd Prize - £50 voucher (to include p&p) courtesy of Key Publishing Ltd
Showcase on Airscene
I am in talks with other sponsors and as usual expect to make further announements over the coming months.
For rules and to enter please visit www.airscene.co.uk/competition…
On a positive note things are looking set for the 2012 Photographer of the Year competition. Stuart Brown has made an early offer of his print "Al Waki" (RAF Regiment) as part of the first prize pot.
Discussions are taking place with Singapore Tourist Board with the possibility of coming up with a package prize to attend the Singapore Airshow in 2013 - I am seeking flights and accommodation in addition to entry to the show itself.
Please do support me in my efforts, by joining the Airscene forums airscene.freeforums.org/ and becoming an active member. The forums have a chat facility so you can chat with other Airscene members who are online and visiting the forums (chat has now been removed from the Airscene toolbar).
The first Airscene members only draw will take place this coming monday. If you want a chance to win a years free website advertising on Airscene (see Google style ads on each page) then simply reply ENTER to the April members only draw.
Airshow Reviews
There are currently 2 airshows in June and around 5 in July (later dates not posted yet) whereby I am able to offer Media Authorisation Documents to anyone who may be interested in attending a providing a review for Airscene.
I am also interested in speaking to overseas (non UK) members who may wish to provide a review of a non-UK airshow.
In all instances please pm me via Airscene forums.
I look forward to speaking to you all soon,
Regards,
Ian
www.airscene.co.uk
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Calling ALL Aviation photographers
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Moderators and Airshow media passes available
Hi guys, I have been asked by another site which I am on if there are any people who would be interested in being mods etc. They are currently organising media passes for airshow reviews this year and are short of applicants for that too, they also run an annual competition for all members to participate in and usually have some good prizes from ACOM and special forces prints etc. so they are looking to increase membership and grow the site.
I have already got my applications for 2 RAF shows!!
www.airscene.co.uk
Hi guys, I have been asked by another site which I am on if there are any people who would be interested in being mods etc. They are currently organising media passes for airshow reviews this year and are short of applicants for that too, they also run an annual competition for all members to participate in and usually have some good prizes from ACOM and special forces prints etc. so they are looking to increase membership and grow the site.
I have already got my applications for 2 RAF shows!!
www.airscene.co.uk
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Here is a link to a video I took this week in Wales of the RAF honing their skills at low altitude.....enjoy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoUZqu…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoUZqu…
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