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That's been around a while.

Very impressive flying from Ray Hannah.

Chaz.

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Aye i have seen the clip before a while ago but no story attatched to it or any idication who was flying etc.

Now i know who was flying, it still means nothing to me as i have no idea who he is :D

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Did you see that oil leak from the right hand bank cylinder 3? That could have ruined his shirt ???
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I think the poor victim is Alain de Cadenet?
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Bejesus, that's lower than low.

Had to watch it 3-4 times and laughed each time.

Very good

Tigger

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Ray Hannah is without a doubt "the" most respected pilot of war birds, co founder of the The Old Flying Machine Company (based at Duxford) and all round nice guy.

A couple of years ago at the (Goodwood Revival) to commerate Lord March's birthday Ray Hannah "buzzed" the pit side of the of the main straight at the circuit in a MK9 Spitfire.

Lord March and assorted VIPs were standing atop the pit buildings for ray's fly past which was done at about 300mph and 20 feet up.

All the 10-15 VIPs on top of the pit buildings hit the deck as he came over, god was it fast and loud.

My father and I were directly opposite in front of the main stand (which stands on top of a 6' earth bank) when he came over, he was so low that some of flags were literally torn appart, not only did we feel the propwash after he went past I could also see the prop ends on the approach which were no more than a foot above the flagpoles on top of the pit buildings.

It was one of the most awesom things I've ever seen.

Chaz.

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That sounds amazing, if only there were a video of that!
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That'd frighten the fook outa you :0  if you were bobbin' along on the waves doing a bit of fishing :0
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Eeooooowch !

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