Foster Wickner Wicko

[Hagar]

I was very lucky to see this very rare aeroplane last Sunday, let alone get close up & see it in the air. I thought it was worth a topic of its own so here's the only example of a Foster Wickner Wicko in the world.









Well that's that - or so I thought.

While I was busy chatting (as usual ::)) he did a quick circuit & a fly-by. Darn it. Missed a golden oppportunity there. Wait, what's this? He's coming round again. Quick switch the camera on. Blast that warm-up delay, no time to adjust zoom or focus - just hit the button & hope for the best. Ah, well. better than nothing I suppose. :-/


Hang on, he's only doing another one. Careful now, don't mess it up this time. Whew! Not perfect but much better than I hoped for.


All part of the agonies Hagar goes through to bring you these photos. It wouldn't be half the fun if it was easy.

History & details of the restoration here. http://www.g-gyav.org.uk/pictures_7.htm

[Craig.]

Doug, these are some amazing photos. Some of your best yet.

[Ecko]

It's just great knowing every time I log on to SimV, I can be sure to find some smashing photos by you Hagar!  :)

[Saitek]

Really super Doug. Pity it is the only one left.

[Omag 2.0]

Sleak plane! Amazing shots... Hagar quality!  ;)

[Willit Run]

Beautiful shots Hagar.  That is one pretty plane.
Beautiful lines.

[Wing Nut]

Now THAT is one great looking plane!  ;)

[Rifleman]

Very nice presentation of a clean resto.....good shooting Doug !  :o

[beaky]

While it's sad there's only one left, it makes for real magic. That first not-quite-right inflight shot is like a picture of Nessie or something.
A real beauty, too... what a great replica project that would make!!

[ozzy72]

Simply beautiful Doug, thanks for suffering on our behalf to get these pictures

[Hagar]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. It was a treat & an unexpected privilege to see that beautifully restored aeroplane back in the air where it belongs. This made the trip to Popham worth it for that alone. I got stuck in a traffic jam on the way there & after sitting there without moving for 30 minutes I almost gave it up as a bad job.

I've had more responses to this topic than usual in a very short space of time & had no idea it would be so popular. It might be worth doing similar features on other rare types now & again, when the opportunity crops up.

[ozzy72]

Great idea Doug, it is always a joy to see something different Sometimes it can prove highly educational

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Wonderful Doug...very very nice

Thanks for the Link, made for some interesting reading.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[ATI_7500]

One of the few better looking english designs. Neat.

[Souichiro]

Beauty of a plane! Great Pics too! Thanks for the shots Hagar! I've never heard of this plane untill now..