mozart Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 There's an attractive small airfield near me, just over 5 miles, situated a'top a hill overlooking most of Dorset, it's called Compton Abbas. Until recently you've been able to book flights in a Chipmunk, Harvard, Tiger Moth or Stearman but the company that ran this operation pulled out this autumn, which I thought rather sad. However my joy returned 100 fold when young Tim Perry (aka wunwinglow) bright this to my attention: Guy Ritchie lives locally, makes a fine pint of beer called Moonlore, and has now done this amazing thing with Aero Legends, previously only operating out of the south east of England: My 75th year on this earth could be a remarkable one, flying the Hurricane in May and the strong possibility of a Spitfire over my own house! The thought of hearing Merlin engines in our skies delights me, wonderful! Happy New Year! Trak-Tor, geedubelyer, Stevepd and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbaldguy Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Good on ya! Sounds like a grand experience. I’m a couple of years younger and the adventure for me would be trying to get in the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 WOW MAX! That will be great! Looks like we may be visiting your area on our next trip over. Gotta do the Spitfire aef. Regards, Pete in RI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Darlene just said Guy Ritchie was married to Madonna. Phartycr0c and mozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, europapete said: Darlene just said Guy Ritchie was married to Madonna. He was indeed, these days he’s a big mate of David Beckham. Together they murder a lot of pheasants in the area. Edited December 30, 2022 by mozart Phartycr0c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I was a bit concerned that Guy Ritchie's purchase of Compton Abbas might not be a good thing: back in the day he and Madonna (IIRC) had petitioned for rights of way through their land to be removed. I also understood that there had been protests about noise. I shall still believe it when I see it. Having had the privilege of flying aboard DH.82 G-ADXT from the airfield prior to its tragic loss, I have a strong interest in all things CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) I have a REALLY REMOTE link to their wedding. When I was working at Inskip ( the local RI Bentley Dealer back then, although they no longer sell them) I serviced the car of the guy who owns the Scottish Castle where they were married. He also has a home (mansion) over here in Newport. Had to pick up and deliver the car there quite a few times. I heard through the grapevine that Madonna got married at his Castle, didn't know who to until now. Edited December 30, 2022 by europapete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 So, getting back on track, does the pilot or the punter sit in the back of the Spitfire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Enjoy it Max, have a great time. 16 hours ago, europapete said: Darlene just said Guy Ritchie was married to Madonna. I guess you're currently like a Spitfire virgin ... I'll get my coat. europapete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 I see what you did there Michael………begone!!! MikeC and europapete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 21 hours ago, europapete said: So, getting back on track, does the pilot or the punter sit in the back of the Spitfire? Punter in the back, pilot in the front. Hth europapete, Landrotten Highlander, MikeC and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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