ML407's 65th Anniversary

[James Wheeler]

Hi All,

A message from a very busy Carolyn:

Today was a landmark in the history of The Grace Spitfire ML407 being 65 years since she was taken on charge delivered by Jackie Moggridge to Flying Officer Johnnie Houlton DFC 485 New Zealand Squadron.

I was so pleased to have a short  notice booking for ML407 and be flying her today for 45 minutes down to near Denham and return to Duxford on probably one of the best flying days I have flown in for some months.

Carolyn Grace

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So, Happy Anniversary ML407! 65 incredible years!

[Gate Master]

Not a bad looker for being 65 .....ML407 of course.......

PS. my birthday on Sunday (3rd)...reverse the numbers above and add 1 and no I am not 705 !
Regards
Andy

[James Wheeler]

704 then? 

[cirrus]

            Andy,

             I think I can guess, but I dont telll !!

             Anyway, a big Congratulation on your birtday!!!!

             Regards to all !
             Krister.

[Gate Master]

Thanks Krister, another year older ....

James, looks like you may have to buy an old man a drink for that !

Andy

[James Wheeler]

Curses,

Just noticed the 'add 1' bit, that will teach me for replying in a hurry!

The forum will tell them all how old you are anyway:

http://forum.ml407.co.uk/index.php?action=calendar;year=2009;month=5

[Gate Master]

James,
Very clever, nice to see we share the same birthday...Oh to be 31 again 
Andy

[leader12uk]

I just happened to be at Denham when ML407 flew through - i have posted a couple of photos in the photo section. It brightened up a very dull day.

I take it the display was over Breakspear.

Simon

[jackiehoulton]

Hi All,

A message from a very busy Carolyn:

Today was a landmark in the history of The Grace Spitfire ML407 being 65 years since she was taken on charge delivered by Jackie Moggridge to Flying Officer Johnnie Houlton DFC 485 New Zealand Squadron.

I was so pleased to have a short  notice booking for ML407 and be flying her today for 45 minutes down to near Denham and return to Duxford on probably one of the best flying days I have flown in for some months.

Carolyn Grace

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I am Johnnie Houlton's oldest daughter - born in England August 1945 and named Jackie after Jackie Moggeridge! I have just watched The Perfect Lady & Going Solo which was I havent seen for years - I found the video in a cupboard in my house.  Having seen it again, I wanted the check out what was happening with OUV these days and it was wonderful to find that Carolyn and OUV are still a team.  I will be in England for 10 days in June and will try and get a look at her then.  Jackie Humphrey (Houlton) 
So, Happy Anniversary ML407! 65 incredible years!

[James Wheeler]

Welcome to the message board Jackie! I will make sure I point out this post to Carolyn.

Wonderful to have you here, being connected as you are to OU-V.

p.s. I edited your post to fix the quote section of your message.

[Gate Master]

Jackie,
Just to add my welcome, I'm sure Carolyn will be thrilled.
ML407 is still flying thru the blue skies in capable hands.

Regards and may see you in June...please keep us posted on where you are going.

Regards
Andy D

[paul b]

 


      Yes welcome Jackie. I think it was probally fated that you should find and watch the videos just before the 65th anniversary of your Father taking
      charge of OUV. To quote Carolyn, "a landmark " in the incredible history of this amazing Spitfire. 

            Regards Paul 
       

[paul b]

James,
Very clever, nice to see we share the same birthday...Oh to be 31 again 
Andy

 

              I'll second that Andy, i think i'd been at work nearly four years when that young whipper snapper James was born   

                    regards  Paul   

[serenty]

Hi Carolyn,

It must have been incredable...65 years

Happy anniversary Grace....may she fly forever

With thanks

Mark