Nick Blacow
@manonthefence.bsky.social
Second World War History mad aviation enthusiast and professional researcher of roads. Afflicted IC member.
Also an orphaned only child with 4 siblings and a mother.
Also an orphaned only child with 4 siblings and a mother.
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Nick Blacow
@manonthefence.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Wow, lots if new followers. About me, I research highways and colour maps for a living. In my spare time I am a WHW IC member with a passion for military aviation who loves a good rabbit hole. I am also owned by Mabel
After all the talk of Swordfish on The WHW Livestream this evening @normagraham.bsky.social @almurray.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
After all the talk of Swordfish on The WHW Livestream this evening @normagraham.bsky.social @almurray.bsky.social
Furious Speed @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Race Day
October 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Furious Speed @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Race Day
The first in a short series of posts from the RAF Museum in honour of the @nmtdambusters.bsky.social Pod. First the stalwart of the early Gardening operations, the Handley Page Hampden (complete with battle damage) @jamesjhistory.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social 1/7
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The first in a short series of posts from the RAF Museum in honour of the @nmtdambusters.bsky.social Pod. First the stalwart of the early Gardening operations, the Handley Page Hampden (complete with battle damage) @jamesjhistory.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social 1/7
Following on from your excellent talk at WHWF @danellin.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social the Lancaster has a number of flags in on it representing the nationality of the crew and the RAF ensign (not my photo obvs). Not all flags are bad but upside down Union Jacks are a giveaway
September 15, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Following on from your excellent talk at WHWF @danellin.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social the Lancaster has a number of flags in on it representing the nationality of the crew and the RAF ensign (not my photo obvs). Not all flags are bad but upside down Union Jacks are a giveaway
Eds and Avros @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Summer Airshow
July 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Eds and Avros @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Summer Airshow
Its summer lets have an airshow @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Its summer lets have an airshow @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social
Well he was never going to die in his sleep was he news.sky.com/story/felix-...
Felix Baumgartner: Extreme athlete who jumped from edge of space dies after paragliding crash
The 56-year-old lost control of his motorised paraglider while flying in Italy and he fell to the ground near a hotel swimming pool.
news.sky.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Well he was never going to die in his sleep was he news.sky.com/story/felix-...
We had two Spitfires fly over us on our walk this evening, presumably on their way to RIAT. Mabel didn’t care, she just wanted a paddle
July 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We had two Spitfires fly over us on our walk this evening, presumably on their way to RIAT. Mabel didn’t care, she just wanted a paddle
[email protected] just finished listening to the episode with @alexchurchill.bsky.social and its confirmed her place as my favourite historian, I always learn something, and she makes history relatable. Sign me up for your course this winter please Alex.
June 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
[email protected] just finished listening to the episode with @alexchurchill.bsky.social and its confirmed her place as my favourite historian, I always learn something, and she makes history relatable. Sign me up for your course this winter please Alex.
Saw this on a treasure hunt around Exeter today and I thought of you @historypegg.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Saw this on a treasure hunt around Exeter today and I thought of you @historypegg.bsky.social
Albatros! @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Albatros! @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social
First batch of highlights from the @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Military Air Display
June 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
First batch of highlights from the @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Military Air Display
So a Spaniard sponsored by a German company just won Americas great race. Hows it going Trump
May 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
So a Spaniard sponsored by a German company just won Americas great race. Hows it going Trump
Ladies and Gentlemen the Shuttleworth Collection is now on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/shut.... Give them a follow
bsky.app
May 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen the Shuttleworth Collection is now on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/shut.... Give them a follow
An Airco DH9 and Bristol F2b in formation you say? Oh go on them, why not. An amazing sight @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Season Premier not seen probably...ever before! 1/2
May 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
An Airco DH9 and Bristol F2b in formation you say? Oh go on them, why not. An amazing sight @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Season Premier not seen probably...ever before! 1/2
The CAF DFW Wing R4D Ready for duty was the static display star at the Shuttleworth Season Premier airshow 1/3
May 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The CAF DFW Wing R4D Ready for duty was the static display star at the Shuttleworth Season Premier airshow 1/3
Lovely view at Wittenham Clumps this afternoon @traceyp.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Lovely view at Wittenham Clumps this afternoon @traceyp.bsky.social
A brilliant episode, as always I learnt so much from Victoria about the process and mindset of research. The book is on my list and hopefully I can get it signed at WHWV @spitfirefilly.bsky.social
In the last episode of series 1 of @authorsofhistory.bsky.social
#podcast. I talk to the historian/ author whose appeared on TV and Radio Dr Victoria Taylor About her interest in aviation history and her writing career. Please listen and rate. #History
play.acast.com/s/67c5cc6ab4...
#podcast. I talk to the historian/ author whose appeared on TV and Radio Dr Victoria Taylor About her interest in aviation history and her writing career. Please listen and rate. #History
play.acast.com/s/67c5cc6ab4...
Authors of History Podcast
A podcast for history book lovers everywhere
play.acast.com
May 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
A brilliant episode, as always I learnt so much from Victoria about the process and mindset of research. The book is on my list and hopefully I can get it signed at WHWV @spitfirefilly.bsky.social
Turned out nice again.
April 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Turned out nice again.
Back in my happy place
April 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Back in my happy place
Life is too good at present. Something is about to go tits up.
April 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Life is too good at present. Something is about to go tits up.
I've booked tickets for Helen Fry and Kate Vigurs www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/EDHIDD...
www.ticketsource.co.uk
March 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I've booked tickets for Helen Fry and Kate Vigurs www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/EDHIDD...
Did anyone see Benny Hill on a bicycle near Heathrow in the early hours of this morning? IYKYK #heathrowblackout
March 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Did anyone see Benny Hill on a bicycle near Heathrow in the early hours of this morning? IYKYK #heathrowblackout
A barn owl spotted hunting, seen during Mabel's afternoon dog walk at about 4ish in the afternoon.
March 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A barn owl spotted hunting, seen during Mabel's afternoon dog walk at about 4ish in the afternoon.