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over a year ago
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"Always liked the stuff this fella does
This has the making of another great, honest show instead of all this fake reality tv nonsense
He is an idiot."
How is he an idiot?
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over a year ago
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"Quite honestly.
some of the stuff he does in that show (if we are thinking of the same person) is just stupid."
Like when he helped rebuild that old ship, and the beam engine? His love of engineering is infectious and if only the kids of today could do something more industrious with their lives then this nation would be a far greater place. |
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over a year ago
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He once built a boat, well what was, an absolutely FANTASTIC boat, he BRUTALLY murdered it, by putting some hidious contraption on the back of it.
Which is enough for me.  |
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"Quite honestly.
some of the stuff he does in that show (if we are thinking of the same person) is just stupid."
Each entitled to their own opinion.
What you have to consider is his profession as a motorcycle racer.
Clearly, this is dangerous and adrenalin fuelled which is much the same as his shows.
As an engineer, I like how he gets involved and wants to understand the whys and wherefores of what he is doing |
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By (user no longer on site)
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You
"He once built a boat, well what was, an absolutely FANTASTIC boat, he BRUTALLY murdered it, by putting some hidious contraption on the back of it.
Which is enough for me. "
Are you quite sure?
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"Quite honestly.
some of the stuff he does in that show (if we are thinking of the same person) is just stupid.
Like when he helped rebuild that old ship, and the beam engine? His love of engineering is infectious and if only the kids of today could do something more industrious with their lives then this nation would be a far greater place."
proper old fashioned engineer, if he can make a part, he will, not like modern day fitters (cos thats ALL they are) who just send out to partco or unipart for a new bit to bolt on |
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"He once built a boat, well what was, an absolutely FANTASTIC boat, he BRUTALLY murdered it, by putting some hidious contraption on the back of it.
Which is enough for me. "
Guy martin, the motorcycle racer, lorry mechanic, and tea lover? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What you have to consider is his profession as a motorcycle racer.
Clearly, this is dangerous and adrenalin fuelled which is much the same as his shows.
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I can relate.
BUT...
...that doesn't make him any LESS stupid.
Like last week, when I came off my bike and had to superglue my arm back together on the side of the track...my ability to actually glue my own arm back together ONE handedly doesn't make me any LESS stupid either than him, even though imho he is stupid.
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"Quite honestly.
some of the stuff he does in that show (if we are thinking of the same person) is just stupid.
Like when he helped rebuild that old ship, and the beam engine? His love of engineering is infectious and if only the kids of today could do something more industrious with their lives then this nation would be a far greater place.
proper old fashioned engineer, if he can make a part, he will, not like modern day fitters (cos thats ALL they are) who just send out to partco or unipart for a new bit to bolt on"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I enjoy watching him race, the adrenalin rush he must get from in. Its his passion.
He also puts that passion into engineering and will learn what he needs to
All in all a great guy x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Wasnt a fan of him at the beging but after watching him race the TT races I think he is the real deal! Has no ego and has a real passion about what he does. |
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"I enjoy watching him race, the adrenalin rush he must get from in. Its his passion.
He also puts that passion into engineering and will learn what he needs to
All in all a great guy x "
You ever met him?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I enjoy watching him race, the adrenalin rush he must get from in. Its his passion.
He also puts that passion into engineering and will learn what he needs to
All in all a great guy x
You ever met him?
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Not yet but would love to...met a few riders but he stands out x |
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"I enjoy watching him race, the adrenalin rush he must get from in. Its his passion.
He also puts that passion into engineering and will learn what he needs to
All in all a great guy x
You ever met him?
Not yet but would love to...met a few riders but he stands out x"
I recall you mentioning having met a few riders |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's a very good programme. Really enjoying it. Miss being an Aircraft Engineer.  "
I'm still in the game, still ruined by management that don't understand it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Personally, I think Guy is one of the most grounded, talented people I've seen on TV. His desire to understand how & why something works is to be admired.
Also, his riding abilities are beyond us mere mortals who think a 2nd gear wheelie is clever! Search Guy Martin on Youtube if you need proof?
I raise my cap to ya fella! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Personally, I think Guy is one of the most grounded, talented people I've seen on TV. His desire to understand how & why something works is to be admired.
Also, his riding abilities are beyond us mere mortals who think a 2nd gear wheelie is clever! Search Guy Martin on Youtube if you need proof?
I raise my cap to ya fella! "
I raise my hat to all sportsmen and women within high speed sports, but Guy takes it to another level by being grounded unlike some spoilt mardy ones x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's a very good programme. Really enjoying it. Miss being an Aircraft Engineer.
I'm still in the game, still ruined by management that don't understand it!
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"explain how you will use the 5 e's of Energy, Edge, Execute, Excite , Empowerment in your role" how about you fuck off back to business school, and I'll fix the fucking plane, ok?! This county!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's a very good programme. Really enjoying it. Miss being an Aircraft Engineer.
I'm still in the game, still ruined by management that don't understand it!
"explain how you will use the 5 e's of Energy, Edge, Execute, Excite , Empowerment in your role" how about you fuck off back to business school, and I'll fix the fucking plane, ok?! This county! "
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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago
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"I (L) think he's wonderful. Like a cross between Fred Dibnah and Wolverine. And he's partial to a bit of grafting.
He so is  "
I prefer to think of him as the modern day Fred Dibnah! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I must admit to getting goose bumps seeing her take off. The only downer to the whole show was the music ruined the noise of the Merlin engine, that engine IS music! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He once built a boat, well what was, an absolutely FANTASTIC boat, he BRUTALLY murdered it, by putting some hidious contraption on the back of it.
Which is enough for me. "
* hint * there are other channels you could watch
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By *stwo80Couple
over a year ago
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"A top fella, down to Earth and enthusiasm is infectious...... Beats any of the reality shite on telly currently"
We have to agree with you there , a super bloke who has a real passion for life and very genuine when you meet him.
But maybe not quite "badass" enough for some maybe ?? |
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"I must admit to getting goose bumps seeing her take off. The only downer to the whole show was the music ruined the noise of the Merlin engine, that engine IS music!"
I love living near Biggin Hill!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What's not to like. His an Isle of Man TT legend, does quality engineering programmes Dibnah would be proud of, the girls fucking love him, and he has the best sidies in the land. He's making money the way he wants and I for one take my hat off to the chap. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I must admit to getting goose bumps seeing her take off. The only downer to the whole show was the music ruined the noise of the Merlin engine, that engine IS music!"
I thought the same. I was lucky enough to hear 12 of them on the 3 lancasters day at East Kirkby back in september.
Guy is definitely the new generation Fred Dibnah and hopefully he will be doing more programs soon |
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"I must admit to getting goose bumps seeing her take off. The only downer to the whole show was the music ruined the noise of the Merlin engine, that engine IS music!
I thought the same. I was lucky enough to hear 12 of them on the 3 lancasters day at East Kirkby back in september.
Guy is definitely the new generation Fred Dibnah and hopefully he will be doing more programs soon"
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I think it was a brilliant program, you can't take anything awa y from the guy. He is a very talented TT racer, and one of those special people who don't just appreciate nicely made item. He also wants to strip it down to see how it was put together. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think it was a brilliant program, you can't take anything awa y from the guy. He is a very talented TT racer, and one of those special people who don't just appreciate nicely made item. He also wants to strip it down to see how it was put together."
He has a child-like enthusiasm for seeing how things work and its really infectious. The way he explains things is nice and easy to understand for the layman but not so dumbed down for those who understand such things. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hello all,
although I understand the reason for all the diversions into history and the flying, I would have preferred the whole time to have been devoted to the construction rather than just the few snippets.
The only technical mistake was that pin being too hot by being held in his hand and the statement that it was three tenths of a thou (3x10-4) too large because of his body heat. The coefficient of expansion of steel is about 12 x 10-6, you do the mathematics.
Alec |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hello all,
although I understand the reason for all the diversions into history and the flying, I would have preferred the whole time to have been devoted to the construction rather than just the few snippets.
The only technical mistake was that pin being too hot by being held in his hand and the statement that it was three tenths of a thou (3x10-4) too large because of his body heat. The coefficient of expansion of steel is about 12 x 10-6, you do the mathematics.
Alec"
Legend!! |
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its no good quoting chapter and verse about the expanding pin .. it didnt fit ... fact ... they measured it .. they left it .. it got cold again . slid in the hole.. job done ... or they shoved it back in the grinding machine and skimmed it down a bit ... why make a fairy tale load of bollocks when i believe the warm pin story |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I thought it was an ace program, shows the labour of love, patience and cost that goes into restoring and maintaining these magnificent machines. Long may it continue. |
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"Hello all,
although I understand the reason for all the diversions into history and the flying, I would have preferred the whole time to have been devoted to the construction rather than just the few snippets.
The only technical mistake was that pin being too hot by being held in his hand and the statement that it was three tenths of a thou (3x10-4) too large because of his body heat. The coefficient of expansion of steel is about 12 x 10-6, you do the mathematics.
The linear expansion of mild steel is 0.000013 metres per metre per degree centigrade
Alec"
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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"I think it was a brilliant program, you can't take anything awa y from the guy. He is a very talented TT racer, and one of those special people who don't just appreciate nicely made item. He also wants to strip it down to see how it was put together."
Then he'd rebuild it and it would work a bit better than before. |
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"Hello all,
although I understand the reason for all the diversions into history and the flying, I would have preferred the whole time to have been devoted to the construction rather than just the few snippets.
The only technical mistake was that pin being too hot by being held in his hand and the statement that it was three tenths of a thou (3x10-4) too large because of his body heat. The coefficient of expansion of steel is about 12 x 10-6, you do the mathematics.
Alec"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Guys an eccentric chap..very knowledgeable and passionate about stuff. .I thought doc was excellent. .would have loved to seen more of the build and heard some more stories from the old pilots and crews x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fantastic programme. Loved Guy long before his telly fame. The guy is an absolute genius, loves nothing more than tea and static engines. How refreshing to have someone like him on our screens. Great role model for kids.
I have been priveliged to meet him several times, and had some amazing random conversations with him about everything and anything, Lovely lovely guy.
He very much reminds me of an old skool Joey Dunlop type. A man a van a bike and tools
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I won't hear anything against Guy Martin:
Top TT racer ( so he is a God right there).
Scania Master Technician and still gets his hands dirty (I am also a SMT so have to think he is a God!)
He has raced with Rossi (so one God thinks he is a God)
He loves engineering and skills and materials and detail and how things were made and the history attached and has no airs and graces like most know nothing 'presenters'.
Want to see the REAL Guy Martin:
http://youtu.be/-LfZtRH7icY
The man is a total legend and if you can't see it then you are seriously missing something in your life. |
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"I won't hear anything against Guy Martin:
Top TT racer ( so he is a God right there).
Scania Master Technician and still gets his hands dirty (I am also a SMT so have to think he is a God!)
He has raced with Rossi (so one God thinks he is a God)
He loves engineering and skills and materials and detail and how things were made and the history attached and has no airs and graces like most know nothing 'presenters'.
Want to see the REAL Guy Martin:
http://youtu.be/-LfZtRH7icY
The man is a total legend and if you can't see it then you are seriously missing something in your life."
Well hello you how did I know it would be you??? Ermmm was it the bikes?? Was it the Scania techy bit  |
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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago
near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack! |
"Errrrrrrrm, perhaps I shouldn't ask this question but............. what's the point of building an out of date fighter plane?
*hides under bed "
It was a re-build of a crshed plane. Pilot`s family were there to see the plane take off from the airfield it took off from forit`s last flight before it crashed (shot down?) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Errrrrrrrm, perhaps I shouldn't ask this question but............. what's the point of building an out of date fighter plane?
*hides under bed "
Someone with a little folding wanted to. BTW it's probably worth £1.5million in that condition... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Errrrrrrrm, perhaps I shouldn't ask this question but............. what's the point of building an out of date fighter plane?
*hides under bed
It was a re-build of a crshed plane. Pilot`s family were there to see the plane take off from the airfield it took off from forit`s last flight before it crashed (shot down?)"
What, It was shot down again? Who did it this time? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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*nit picking but always preferred the Hurricane and the last P51D Mustang with a bubble canopy, they are more masculine where as the Spit to me seems more feminine with the curves.
But nowt more mean than an A10, Guy would love the engineering on that! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I won't hear anything against Guy Martin:
Top TT racer ( so he is a God right there).
Scania Master Technician and still gets his hands dirty (I am also a SMT so have to think he is a God!)
He has raced with Rossi (so one God thinks he is a God)
He loves engineering and skills and materials and detail and how things were made and the history attached and has no airs and graces like most know nothing 'presenters'.
Want to see the REAL Guy Martin:
http://youtu.be/-LfZtRH7icY
The man is a total legend and if you can't see it then you are seriously missing something in your life."
So it was you with the pampas grass in your back pocket at Loughborough !!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Errrrrrrrm, perhaps I shouldn't ask this question but............. what's the point of building an out of date fighter plane?
*hides under bed "
Because he can. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Errrrrrrrm, perhaps I shouldn't ask this question but............. what's the point of building an out of date fighter plane?
*hides under bed "
It can never be out of date as its a timeless and magical piece of aviation history that will forever be entwined in our fight for freedom when no one gave us any chance. And what they did give us cost us a fortune (didn't it Mr Roosevelt?). It a bit unfairly outshines the Hurricane but if you want to know why it is timeless and priceless here is a quote:
Goerring: "Gentlemen what do you need to beat this RAF?"
A very brave Major replies " A squadron of Spitfires Herr FeldMarschall!" |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"*nit picking but always preferred the Hurricane and the last P51D Mustang with a bubble canopy...."
Of course the Mustang ( a name given by the RAF) was designed by and built for the British by North American. Sadly they thought the US Allison engine would do. It didn't. And it was only when an RAF bod asked Rolls to magic a Merlin (did you see how I did that) into a Mustang 1 (or P51A) that its potential was released. P51B, C and D all had Merlins most built by Packard in the US. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Comes across as very genuine and honest and obviously loves all things engineering. Definitely the modern Fred dibnah.
Wonderful energy and as has been said almost a child like amazment of the world. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Well hello you how did I know it would be you??? Ermmm was it the bikes?? Was it the Scania techy bit "
Oooh its you!
I think the Scania overalls on a bike give it away ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So it was you with the pampas grass in your back pocket at Loughborough !!!
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Knew it !! At least the spitfire be something more interesting to talk about than trucks !! |
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By *stwo80Couple
over a year ago
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"I want a spitfire. And a lancaster. And a tank. And a DUKW. And a jeep.
Fuck me, who's upset you 
My wife goes clothes shopping, so I thought I'd do some WW2 shopping. And a schmeisser. "
MP38 or an MP40 ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I want a spitfire. And a lancaster. And a tank. And a DUKW. And a jeep.
Fuck me, who's upset you "
Seeing the two Lancasters flying together this summer was awesome
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"Comes across as very genuine and honest and obviously loves all things engineering. Definitely the modern Fred dibnah.
Wonderful energy and as has been said almost a child like amazment of the world. "
Good call |
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"I want a spitfire. And a lancaster. And a tank. And a DUKW. And a jeep.
Fuck me, who's upset you
My wife goes clothes shopping, so I thought I'd do some WW2 shopping. And a schmeisser.
MP38 or an MP40 ?"
MP38. And a landing craft. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A Mosquito please. Bit tricky asymmetrically but apart from that what a machine.
Watch the low level stuff of them bombing the Gestapo HQ in a town, flying straight up the high street at about 40'!!! |
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By *stwo80Couple
over a year ago
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"I want a spitfire. And a lancaster. And a tank. And a DUKW. And a jeep.
Fuck me, who's upset you
My wife goes clothes shopping, so I thought I'd do some WW2 shopping. And a schmeisser.
MP38 or an MP40 ? MP38. And a landing craft. "
Greedy ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Can't wait to watch it tomorrow night, missed it, I'd jump his bones any day! 
I will tell him next time I see him lol "
Not if I tell him first just gotta be careful of his gf's hands flying at me lol |
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over a year ago
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Guy Martin is awesome, I have been fortunate enough to actually meet him. I love how he is passionate about his work/interests. The man gives 100% in everything he does...
A legend in my opinion! |
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"Guy Martin is awesome, I have been fortunate enough to actually meet him. I love how he is passionate about his work/interests. The man gives 100% in everything he does...
A legend in my opinion! "
Omg how did you meet him?! I wanna meet him!!  |
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"Guy Martin is awesome, I have been fortunate enough to actually meet him. I love how he is passionate about his work/interests. The man gives 100% in everything he does...
A legend in my opinion!
Omg how did you meet him?! I wanna meet him!! "
He came to promote something in a german bike shop in Cheltenham, only reason we was able to meet him was my ex was mates with the manager so invited us down for the day... He was 4 hours late, but my god was worth waiting for! He's defo one I would love to ride!! haha |
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"Guy Martin is awesome, I have been fortunate enough to actually meet him. I love how he is passionate about his work/interests. The man gives 100% in everything he does...
A legend in my opinion!
Omg how did you meet him?! I wanna meet him!!
He came to promote something in a german bike shop in Cheltenham, only reason we was able to meet him was my ex was mates with the manager so invited us down for the day... He was 4 hours late, but my god was worth waiting for! He's defo one I would love to ride!! haha "
Me too!
I wanna meet him at TT next year! |
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"Guy Martin is awesome, I have been fortunate enough to actually meet him. I love how he is passionate about his work/interests. The man gives 100% in everything he does...
A legend in my opinion!
Omg how did you meet him?! I wanna meet him!!
He came to promote something in a german bike shop in Cheltenham, only reason we was able to meet him was my ex was mates with the manager so invited us down for the day... He was 4 hours late, but my god was worth waiting for! He's defo one I would love to ride!! haha
Me too!
I wanna meet him at TT next year!"
Me too, I'd even go as far as making the dude a brew of yorkshire's finest lol
I wanna TT next year but have other plans so probably not make it |
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"Guy Martin is awesome, I have been fortunate enough to actually meet him. I love how he is passionate about his work/interests. The man gives 100% in everything he does...
A legend in my opinion!
Omg how did you meet him?! I wanna meet him!!
He came to promote something in a german bike shop in Cheltenham, only reason we was able to meet him was my ex was mates with the manager so invited us down for the day... He was 4 hours late, but my god was worth waiting for! He's defo one I would love to ride!! haha
Me too!
I wanna meet him at TT next year!
Me too, I'd even go as far as making the dude a brew of yorkshire's finest lol
I wanna TT next year but have other plans so probably not make it "
I'd offer him a brew just so I could talk to him!
I'm gonna buy my ticket next month when I get paid |
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