The Cold War 1941 Boeing Chinook I am always fascinated by

I am always fascinated by anything mechanical

What a contrast between the still tranquil silence of the scenario depicted to the hell that was soon to challenge the courage of every member of the crew in a matter of hours to come

The image depicts RE8's of 69 Sqn

and it only lasted one week before it had to come off

000 ft and speed of Mach 1

The Cold War 1941 Boeing Chinook I am always fascinated byThe image shows Spitfires of 317 Polish Squadron being prepared for another day on standby. The featured aircraft is JH C. This particular aircraft can still be seen flying at Duxford during the airshows throughout the year. The interesting vehicle is in fact a six cylinder Bedford glycol water bowser. I found it an irresistible temptation to include this in the composition when the guys at East Kirby offered to wheel it out of the museum hanger for