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.
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
Finally the famous Mosquito together with a couple of TI bombs. I had never noticed these before, because they were basically flares I always thought they would be small. I was wrong. 7/7
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Finally the famous Mosquito together with a couple of TI bombs. I had never noticed these before, because they were basically flares I always thought they would be small. I was wrong. 7/7
The Lancaster, I love this example, S-Sugar is one of the earliest aircraft I can remember seeing. But wy does nobody ever talk about it?? :) 6/7
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Lancaster, I love this example, S-Sugar is one of the earliest aircraft I can remember seeing. But wy does nobody ever talk about it?? :) 6/7
The Fairey Battle, a failure but flown by brave men and the aircraft in which Richard Shuttleworth died at RAF Benson 5/7
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Fairey Battle, a failure but flown by brave men and the aircraft in which Richard Shuttleworth died at RAF Benson 5/7
You can't have too much Halifax, including a glimpse inside 4/7
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
You can't have too much Halifax, including a glimpse inside 4/7
Now the Halifax, for years I thought this should be restored, but I have changed my mind. To do so would lose too much of the original structure and take away its relevance. 3/7
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Now the Halifax, for years I thought this should be restored, but I have changed my mind. To do so would lose too much of the original structure and take away its relevance. 3/7
More Hampden including a look inside and a before and after, plus a cheeky bit of Stirling 2/7
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
More Hampden including a look inside and a before and after, plus a cheeky bit of Stirling 2/7
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 3
July 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Its summer lets have an airshow 3
Its summer lets have an airshow 2
July 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Its summer lets have an airshow 2
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
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
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
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! 2/2
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! 2/2
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 3/3
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 3/3
The CAF DFW Wing R4D Ready for duty was the static display star at the Shuttleworth Season Premier airshow 2/3
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 2/3
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