I regularly think that the "Osprey" would make a fine aircraft to make the Penzance (or Land’s End) to Scilly run, with its larger passenger accommodation and vertical take off.
It's quick as well, it would show a clean pair of heels to an Islander or a Twin Otter effortlessly - and you could land on the beach of the right island, too! :t:
John
I've heard of this air[machine] referred to as "The Widow Maker"
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accidents_and_incidents_involving_the_V-22_Osprey
Chosun :gh:
How much beach would be left afterwards?
For some reason you don't get much of an advance warning from engine noise, they suddenly appear and very soon disappear.
Lee
No replies to my request Andy, sorry. I'm sure if you heard the sound of a Merlin or Griffin engine this morning it was most likely from one of the many Spitfires flying this week.
Pat