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Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson. White Waltham airfield sliped back 60 years
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Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson. White Waltham airfield sliped back 60 years
Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson. White Waltham airfield sliped back 60 years this morning when a replica of a Vickers gun BVS 1915 taxied to the edge of the field and then took off. Piloted by one of the top men in the flying business, Neil Williamson, the Gun Bus was put through its paces and on the 1st of March leaves by ship for South Africa. The plane is to feature in the Michael Klinger film now being shot starring Lee Marvin and Roger Moore called " Shout at the devil". The Vickers Gun Bus was built by I.E.S. projects and it took 20 men, 10 weeks at a cost of around £ 18, 000 to complete. March 1975
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Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson: A nostalgic leap back in time at White Waltham airfield. This morning, spectators were transported 60 years into the past as a replica of the iconic Vickers Gun Bus BVS 1915 roared to life. Piloted by the esteemed aviator Neil Williamson, this magnificent aircraft showcased its capabilities before embarking on an extraordinary journey to South Africa. Destined for a starring role in the upcoming Michael Klinger film "Shout at the Devil" featuring Hollywood legends Lee Marvin and Roger Moore, this meticulously crafted plane is set to captivate audiences worldwide. Built by I. E. S. projects with utmost precision and dedication, it took a team of twenty skilled craftsmen ten weeks to complete this masterpiece at a cost of approximately £18,000. March 1975 witnessed history repeating itself as aviation enthusiasts marveled at this biplane's graceful maneuvers reminiscent of World War I fighter planes. The echoes of that era resounded across the airfield as onlookers reveled in witnessing such an authentic recreation take flight once again. This remarkable photograph from Memory Lane Prints encapsulates not only the spirit of adventure but also pays homage to our rich aviation heritage. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and reminds us how far we have come since those early days of flight.
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