WINGS OF GLORY LEND LEASE 2024: RAFFLE #2

[Hedeby]

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the first of our Lend Lease events and congratulations to Rob (Flying Officer Kyte), I hope you enjoy your Balloon and Nieuport. Moving on, I am delighted to announce our second event aimed at raising sponsorship to bring one of our American friends over to attend this year's Doncaster gathering. This time we have some thing special and unique (so huge thank you to Steve (Guntruck) for providing this fantastic prize.

We have the following up for grabs...



A superb Supermarine Walrus seaplane (with flight stand and card)

As previously tickets are £1 a go purchased via Paypal (hedeby@hotmail.co.uk)



The Supermarine Walrus (or the Supermarine Seagull V, its original name) was a British single-engine amphibious biplane designed by Supermarine's R. J. Mitchell at their works at Woolston, Southampton. Primarily used as a maritime patrol aircraft, it was the first British squadron-service aircraft to incorporate an undercarriage that was fully retractable, crew accommodation that was enclosed, and a fuselage completely made of metal.[1]

The Walrus first flew in 1933, the design effort having commenced as a private venture four years earlier. It shared its general arrangement with that of the earlier Supermarine Seagull. Having been designed to serve as a fleet spotter launched by catapult from cruisers or battleships, the aircraft was employed as a maritime patrol aircraft. Early aircraft featured the original metal hull design for its greater longevity in tropical conditions, while the later variant, the Supermarine Walrus II, instead used a wooden hull to conserve the use of light alloys.

The Supermarine Seagull V entered service with the Royal Australian Air Force in 1935. The type was subsequently adopted by the Fleet Air Arm, the Royal Air Force (RAF), the Royal New Zealand Navy, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Walruses operated against submarines throughout the Second World War, and were also adopted by the RAF Search and Rescue Force to recover personnel from the sea. It was intended for the Walrus to be replaced by the more powerful Supermarine Sea Otter, but this was not implemented. Following the end of the war, the Walrus continued to serve as a military aircraft, and some aircraft operated in a civil capacity in regions such as Australia and the Antarctic. The Walrus was succeeded in its air-sea rescue role by the first generation of helicopters.

[mikeemagnus]

That's a very generous gift for a prize, Steve. Thanks. I'm in

[Hedeby]

Blimey, that was quick, I hadn’t even logged off before I received the PayPal ping. Thanks Mike.
It’s a beauty isn’t it..

[Baz]

Great prize, I’m in.

[Teaticket]

Very nice! I'm in.

[Guntruck]

That's a very generous gift for a prize, Steve. Thanks. I'm in

As the saying goes: "you ain't seen nothing yet"

Actually, I was quite pleased with the way it came out, I might have to paint one up for myself.

[Flying Helmut]

I might have paint one up for myself.

Alternatively, buy as many tickets as everyone else put together, and have a 50% chance of winning it back!

[Teaticket]

Alternatively, buy as many tickets as everyone else put together, and have a 50% chance of winning it back!

I sort of tried that when I had painted a Fokker DVII and SPAD XIII for a raffle but didn't win. I have painted the DVII but haven't gotten to the SPAD yet...one day.

Still Steve, worth a try!

[flash]

That is a little cracker.

[RJG173]

Very nice looking model. I just purchased some tickets.

[Stumptonian]

In again.

[Hedeby]

Crikey, a veritable tsunami of early entrants. Thank you gentlemen

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Sent another offering Chris.

Rob.

[Guntruck]

If Rob wins again I will demand a stewards inquiry

[Dan-Sam]

Steve, , this is a superb kit.

[tikkifriend]

Can I use the tickets that didnt win as credits for this raffle
In for another lucky dip .

[CrashCraig]

I'm in too for Raffle #2.

[malachi]

It's a beauty, Steve
In for the win

[Hedeby]

Wow guys the response has been fantastic and we haven't even been live for 24hrs

[Jager]

If Rob wins again I will demand a stewards inquiry

At least the shipping will be cheap

Karl

[camelbeagle]

I am in. That is a nice plane. Just bought my tickets!

[Flying Helmut]

I'll get some after pay day.

[tikkifriend]

If Rob wins again I will demand a stewards inquiry

Make sure thats not rigged too

[camel crew]

Ello Chris. Money sent. Anything to try and rescue one of our Colonial cousins

[Hedeby]

Thanks Iain

[Hedeby]

LAST FEW DAYS... My plan is to make the draw for this on Saturday 2nd March at the Hammerhead show in Newark, so last few days to be in with a chance of owning that fabulous Supermarine Walrus.

[Guntruck]

S'pose I should try to win it back

Money sent.

[Hedeby]

Bless you Steve

[mikeemagnus]

S'pose I should try to win it back

Then you can donate it to raffle #3 OK I'll oblige

[flash]

I am the Walrus, not my era but what a game piece !

[Hedeby]

I am the Walrus, not my era but what a game piece !

and I am the Egg Man !

Thanks (again) Dave

[Teaticket]

Coo Coo Cachoo! Ok, someone had to.

[Guntruck]

Stop quoting the ditty from the famous pop combo. Let's have a bit of culture

The sun was shining on the sea,
Shining with all his might:
He did his very best to make
The billows smooth and bright —
And this was odd, because it was
The middle of the night.

The moon was shining sulkily,
Because she thought the sun
Had got no business to be there
After the day was done —
"It's very rude of him," she said,
"To come and spoil the fun."

The sea was wet as wet could be,
The sands were dry as dry.
You could not see a cloud, because
No cloud was in the sky:
No birds were flying overhead —
There were no birds to fly.

The Walrus and the Carpenter
Were walking close at hand;
They wept like anything to see
Such quantities of sand:
If this were only cleared away,'
They said, it would be grand!'

If seven maids with seven mops
Swept it for half a year,
Do you suppose,' the Walrus said,
That they could get it clear?'
I doubt it,' said the Carpenter,
And shed a bitter tear.

O Oysters, come and walk with us!'
The Walrus did beseech.
A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk,
Along the briny beach:
We cannot do with more than four,
To give a hand to each.'

The eldest Oyster looked at him,
But never a word he said:
The eldest Oyster winked his eye,
And shook his heavy head —
Meaning to say he did not choose
To leave the oyster-bed.

But four young Oysters hurried up,
All eager for the treat:
Their coats were brushed, their faces washed,
Their shoes were clean and neat —
And this was odd, because, you know,
They hadn't any feet.

Four other Oysters followed them,
And yet another four;
And thick and fast they came at last,
And more, and more, and more —
All hopping through the frothy waves,
And scrambling to the shore.

The Walrus and the Carpenter
Walked on a mile or so,
And then they rested on a rock
Conveniently low:
And all the little Oysters stood
And waited in a row.

The time has come,' the Walrus said,
To talk of many things:
Of shoes — and ships — and sealing-wax —
Of cabbages — and kings —
And why the sea is boiling hot —
And whether pigs have wings.'

But wait a bit,' the Oysters cried,
Before we have our chat;
For some of us are out of breath,
And all of us are fat!'
No hurry!' said the Carpenter.
They thanked him much for that.

A loaf of bread,' the Walrus said,
Is what we chiefly need:
Pepper and vinegar besides
Are very good indeed —
Now if you're ready, Oysters dear,
We can begin to feed.'

But not on us!' the Oysters cried,
Turning a little blue.
After such kindness, that would be
A dismal thing to do!'
The night is fine,' the Walrus said.
Do you admire the view?

It was so kind of you to come!
And you are very nice!'
The Carpenter said nothing but
Cut us another slice:
I wish you were not quite so deaf —
I've had to ask you twice!'

It seems a shame,' the Walrus said,
To play them such a trick,
After we've brought them out so far,
And made them trot so quick!'
The Carpenter said nothing but
The butter's spread too thick!'

I weep for you,' the Walrus said:
I deeply sympathize.'
With sobs and tears he sorted out
Those of the largest size,
Holding his pocket-handkerchief
Before his streaming eyes.

O Oysters,' said the Carpenter,
You've had a pleasant run!
Shall we be trotting home again?'
But answer came there none —
And this was scarcely odd, because
They'd eaten every one.

[Guntruck]

Then you can donate it to raffle #3 OK I'll oblige

No, no, allow me :

[Stumptonian]

Coo Coo Cachoo! Ok, someone had to.

Shirley you meant "Goo goo g'joob"

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Don't call him Shirley.
Rob.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Stop quoting the ditty from the famous pop combo. Let's have a bit of culture

.

OK Gunners, but I prefer:-

The Lobster-Quadrille

"Will you walk a little faster?" said a whiting to a snail,
"There's a porpoise close behind us, and he's treading on my tail.
See how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all advance!
They are waiting on the shingle — will you come and join the dance?
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, will you join the dance?
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, won't you join the dance?

"You can really have no notion how delightful it will be
When they take us up and throw us, with the lobsters, out to sea!"
But the snail replied "Too far, too far!" and gave a look askance —
Said he thanked the whiting kindly, but he would not join the dance.
Would not, could not, would not, could not, would not join the dance.
Would not, could not, would not, could not, could not join the dance.

"What matters it how far we go?" his scaly friend replied.
"There is another shore, you know, upon the other side.
The further off from England the nearer is to France —
Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance.
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, will you join the dance?
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, won't you join the dance?

Rob.

[johnbiggles]

Poetry aside, I am so in for that Walrus, it looks superb! I can see it now, flying over doggerel bank.

[Hedeby]

Thanks to John (Biggles), funds received

[Flying Helmut]

Tickets purchased!

[Hedeby]

Thanks Tim

[Angiolillo]

I am in the raffle!

[Jager]

I am in the raffle!

Karl

[Hedeby]

I am in the raffle!

You are, thank you Andrea, and good luck.

[Hedeby]

Talk about leaving it to the last minute...

Thanks to Andy (Hawkhurst) for making the draw at Hammerhead today (02.03.24)



and the winner is the one and only...



Congratulations Andrea, we will liaise with Steve (Guntruck) and work out the best way of getting the plane to you.

[Flying Helmut]

You are, thank you Andrea, and good luck.

You just had to, didn't you....

Seriously, it couldn't have gone to a better winner!

[Teaticket]

Nice going Andrea!

Hmmmm, next raffle I'll wait to the last second.

[camelbeagle]

Congrats!

[Angiolillo]

Thank you everybody!
My Regia Aeronautica fighters are now gathering as a welcome committee for the Walrus...

[Guntruck]

Nice one Andrea. Now, if you just pop by and pick it up......