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Tracking "Glacier Girl" on Bolero 2
CRS
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 03:11 PM UTC
You can keep track of what's going on with the preparation for and flight of "Bolero 2" "Glacier Girl's" belated trip to the UK at this site
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/index.php?s=6c813893da9b8e356f887319ae081eec&showforum=89
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/index.php?s=6c813893da9b8e356f887319ae081eec&showforum=89
Bigskip
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 07:47 PM UTC
Thanks for posting this - I will be keeping a close eye on this, and will post Photos from Duxford, assuming Bolero 2 is sucessful.
Andy
Andy
Bigskip
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Posted: Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 09:25 AM UTC
They are on their way - god speed for a safe and uneventful journey.
I'll post photos from Duxford
Andy
I'll post photos from Duxford
Andy
lampie
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Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 07:39 AM UTC
Im hoping to be at Flying Legends on the Sunday as well 
Nige
Nige
CRS
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Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 07:54 AM UTC
A little video of Glacier Girl and Miss Velma Departing Chino for Duxford
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klkGG4MZ-NM
LIVE tracking actually starts here June 22nd
http://bolero.flightexplorer.com/default.aspx?115023
Just a good overall look at the old girl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaGN6veTC5A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klkGG4MZ-NM
LIVE tracking actually starts here June 22nd
http://bolero.flightexplorer.com/default.aspx?115023
Just a good overall look at the old girl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaGN6veTC5A
Augie
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Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 07:56 AM UTC
The P-38 has always been one of my favourite aircraft from WWII. There's something about it to me that makes it look deadly yet sexy.
CRS
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007 - 07:36 AM UTC
She is on her way and the Tracking is active
http://bolero.flightexplorer.com/default.aspx?115023
http://bolero.flightexplorer.com/default.aspx?115023
lampie
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 04:51 AM UTC
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She is on her way and the Tracking is active
Aha,,so thats how it works,,LOL.
Ive followed the restoration for a long time on the Lost Squadron website and it'll be fabulous to see a P38 in the UK skies again
Nige
CRS
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Posted: Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 05:49 AM UTC
For those of you who missed or don't get ABC News
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3306742
This is why there are only 3 P-38's flying today, parrish the thought it should happen again (Duxford 1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1qg3ATZrkA
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3306742
This is why there are only 3 P-38's flying today, parrish the thought it should happen again (Duxford 1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1qg3ATZrkA
Bigskip
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Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 08:04 AM UTC
Mechanical Problems have forced a delay - will bolero complete in time for Duxford - Watch this space - or follow the tracker.
Tomcat31
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Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 09:21 AM UTC
I've been watching the tracker for the last few days and assumed that they were sat there due to the bad weather that seems to be going around at the moment 
I really do hope that it can make it this time. 
I really do hope that it can make it this time. 
Bigskip
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Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 12:33 AM UTC
lampie
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Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 02:14 AM UTC
Looks as though they will be back in the air very soon
Cant wait to see Glacier Girl at Duxford
Nige
Cant wait to see Glacier Girl at Duxford
Nige
Bigskip
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 04:34 AM UTC
Latest News:-
OPERATION BOLERO II: THE JOURNEY
Date: 06/27/07
What's happening today: A mechanical issue with Glacier Girl has forced the team to return to Goose Bay. Both planes are now safely on deck.
OPERATION BOLERO II: THE JOURNEY
Date: 06/27/07
What's happening today: A mechanical issue with Glacier Girl has forced the team to return to Goose Bay. Both planes are now safely on deck.
lampie
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 05:30 AM UTC
The old girl is certainly aprehensive about going to Greenland again!
Fingers crossed the team get it sorted soon.
The forums certainly make fascinating reading!
Nige
Fingers crossed the team get it sorted soon.
The forums certainly make fascinating reading!
Nige
lampie
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 07:28 AM UTC
Sad sad news.
Just posted on the forum by administrator Deb Mitchell.
No point at all in risking the aircraft and pilot.
Early days of course,but I hope they will try again next year.
Nige
Just posted on the forum by administrator Deb Mitchell.
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MISSION UPDATE:
We'll post a video update as soon as we can but here's the unfortunate situation.
Glacier Girl's attempt to complete her mission has ended for now. She will remain in Goose Bay while Miss Velma continues on to England. It is human spirit to never give up and the team is now focused on completing Bolero for the Mustang.
It's a little crazy right now, but I just talked with Ed. He's at 5500 feet, 34 min to LOACH. Rod Lewis, Steve and John Hinton are in the Pilatus. Flight of two.
More shortly.
No point at all in risking the aircraft and pilot.
Early days of course,but I hope they will try again next year.
Nige
CRS
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Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 08:04 AM UTC
Sad News indeed, but I'm sure the pilots and support crew have done and are doing their best. Remember GG is over 60 years old, they will take care of the old girl and get her flying again, maybe not to Duxford this year, but that doesn't mean they won't try again. 
Bigskip
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Posted: Friday, June 29, 2007 - 09:05 AM UTC
Very sad news. Was desperate to See GG at Duxford - would have been the highlight of the show, however Miss Velma will get a warm reception, and who knows - maybe next year?
Good luck to all involved - and thanks for trying.
Andy
Good luck to all involved - and thanks for trying.
Andy
CRS
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Posted: Monday, July 02, 2007 - 03:01 AM UTC
Well Miss Velma has made it to the UK. She's in Wick, Scotland at the moment, so watch the skies she will be heading south soon.
Bigskip
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Posted: Monday, July 02, 2007 - 04:10 AM UTC
Thanks for the update Chuck.
Will post photos after the weekend.
Andy
Will post photos after the weekend.
Andy
CRS
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Posted: Monday, July 02, 2007 - 04:23 AM UTC
Yep too bad but looks like maybe next year for GG ?
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/videos/view.php?v=1ffd489e
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/videos/view.php?v=1ffd489e
lampie
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Posted: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 02:18 AM UTC
Hot off the press!
Miss Velma landed at Duxford 5 minutes ago.
Nige
Miss Velma landed at Duxford 5 minutes ago.
Nige
Merlin
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Posted: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 02:28 AM UTC
Hi there
Great news about Miss Velma!
I reckon Glacier Girl must have been listening to the UK weather reports and decided it was much wiser to stay the other side of The Pond... and Lo and behold! It's started pouring with rain again as I type this! :-)
All the best
Rowan
Great news about Miss Velma!
I reckon Glacier Girl must have been listening to the UK weather reports and decided it was much wiser to stay the other side of The Pond... and Lo and behold! It's started pouring with rain again as I type this! :-)
All the best
Rowan
Bigskip
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Posted: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 - 04:54 AM UTC
Very pleased that Miss V has made it. Looks like they are gonna try for GG for Next year.
Shame you can't make it this weekend Nige
Andy
Shame you can't make it this weekend Nige
Andy
CRS
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Posted: Friday, July 06, 2007 - 07:54 AM UTC
Thanks to the guys at the Planes of Fame website, here's a photo of Miss velma as she arrived at Duxford.
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