BBMF Mark Discombe PDA and Mark “Shlongy” Long | chat at fence. RAF CONINGSBY | SPIT and HURRICANE
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- On the 10th June 2021, the Spitfire Mk.XVI flown by PDA MARK DISCOMBE and new to the BBMF, an experienced Typhoon pilot Mark “Schlongy” Long who just flew the Hurricane, come to the fence for a chat. This is a really interesting chat and very informative too.
Listen how the Spitfire is an easier plane to fly than the Hurricane and how the BBMF use a new pilot for the first half of the display season. Mark Discombe explains to us how why the Spitfire is an easier plane to fly than the Hurricane. The hurricane is a little more uncomfortable too because the radiator is under the cockpit, unlike the Spitfire, where the radiator is located under the wings.
This was the first time Schlongy formatted on a Spitfire and Ted was there to witness this, which is featured on Ted’s other videos. Also you’ll find out why Discombe is wearing a black pilot suit too.
The home of the BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT (BBMF) is at RAF CONINGSBY. There you will be able to visit the museum there with a cool gift shop too. But that’s not all. You’ll be able to get a guided tour onto the active base and in the BBMF hanger. The BBMF have a number of Spitfires, Hurricanes, a Dakota and of course, the 1 of 2 airworthy Lancasters in the world. The other is somewhere in Canada. Also in the hanger are the original armament and canons along with the lads that service these iconic planes. It is worth every penny to visit but try not to be distracted by the sound of freedom by the Typhoons.
Sadly the battery died towards the end where Schlongy recognised Ted and have a wee chat about getting him a flight in the Lancaster. They can’t promise anything but Ted would be honoured to continue his flying career with the RAF, and especially a flight with the BBMF. Ted is happy to fly in any of your beautiful iconic aircraft so please BBMF, contact us.
Thank you so much 🧸🇬🇧
Squadron Leader Mark Long ❤. Resting in peace now up in the blue peaceful skies 😪. Ted this is a very precious video. How special, seeing Mark, as we will remember him, a legend.
This was such a special day, not long after my flight in Blackjack. My first time meeting Mark
Clear Skies BBMF Pilot RIP Mark, NEVER forgotten...
You will never be forgotten Sir fly forever in that beautiful Spitfire
You're a superstar Ted.... Everyone is recognising you now 🤩🤩
You'll have your own charity cd launched in time for remembrance day the way you're going!!! 🐻🎶💖
Awww thank you again Lesley. And it all started with a bridge covered in Teddy Bears… luckily, my boss Nikos, chose not to put me on the bridge and instead admiring our R.A.F. 🧸🇬🇧
RIP mark. blue sky's ...
Such a sad loss never met him but seems a very nice guy seen him @ RIAT up in Blue yonder with all the other Great Airmen thanks for your Service Mark 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤
well done nikos and ted gives a human insight of the man a big loss of a good pilot and a family man no words .
What a backdrop! Hurricane? I believe. Recognised instantly! Ted. See.. the shape of things too come. What a couple of complete grnts for taking some time to talk too fans. Big love too them. Definitely early early times of a fledgling T.C.S channel. See what you fing when you go way back. Lovely.. Nice Ted and Nikos.
From 15/6/21
Watched 4/11/23
No:- 596
Awww I remember this day. This was exactly as you said about the things to come. We had no idea our channel would turn out the way it has. Mark Long is awesome and I believe “Disco” left sadly.
@@TedConingsbyoh that's a shame but sadly natural wastage and retirements happen
We need more pilots right now. So short.. sad too RAF lost a guy like him
Looks like Ted got recognised... hard life being a superstar spotter🤣🤣👍👍
🤣🤣 Thanks Alan, I try my best 🧸🇬🇧🤙🏼
@@TedConingsby keep em coming, makes my day seeing these, I really need to get up there but everytime I plan to get over something comes up... at least we can live vicariously through Teds adventures🤣👍👍
Thank you so much. This means a lot and this is what I am about, I represent you guys to bring happiness. Hope the BBMF can get me in one of their iconic planes. Hope you can get to Coningsby soon Alan. 🧸🇬🇧
How sad the news last weekend was. We will remember Sqd Ldr Mark Long 🫡
RIP Mark
RIP Mark Long
Fantastic video mark long for me is the best typhoon display pilot of all time ✈ Ted and nikos but all the displays have been very different
Thanks Andrew. This is the only time I met/seen Sqn Ldr Mark Long. Only found out he is Sqn Ldr the other day on the radio 📻 Only Typhoon display I’ve ever seen is Sainty and Paddy.
Rest easy boss❤️
*QEPD 🙏🏻 Mark*
RIP Blue Skies Sqd Ldr Mark Long..... Tragic
RIP
Seems bizarre to have this show up today
RIP Mark, gone too soon
How poignant.