One for the men

I went to Shuttleworth this morning and one of the pilots got out his plane and fired it up. I couldn't help thinking of Hawkwind and the Silver Machine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfniG-AdSC4

I had a fabulous day yesterday and finished it off with a great band Piston Groovy at the Rose Pub in Biggleswade - lots of AC/DC, Darkness, etc. and I was really rocking! I did have a heck of a job to drop off to sleep though as I was on such a high! 2 am came and went and eventually I must have fallen asleep.

Thanks to everyone for your kind comments and Favs - it is always much appreciated.

[Lee]

Great looking plane and an appropriate tune too.

[colinbarber013]

Great looking plane and Hawkwind now that takes me back

[Peter]

Gorgeous aircraft beautifully capture Rosie, lovely colour, detail and composition, Looks to me like a Ryan STA Special in fantastic condition:)

[Rosie Kind]

@pcoulson I can't remember what it was but if that plane was built in the 1930's you are probably right.

[Mike]

Fab. A long time since I've been to Shuttleworth. Fav

[Pam Knowler]

What a lovely capture!! Sounds like your day went from strength to strength !! No wonder you couldn't sleep!! Fav!!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent capture, Rosie.

[Christine]

Great looking plane

[Sarah Munnings]

Rosie I am not surprised you couldn't sleep ..... what a fantastically brilliant day you had! great image :)

[Ann]

Fantastic shot fav.

[Joanna kate]

Great shot, haven't seen all siver plane like that before

[Sue Jenkin]

great shot

[Maggiemae]

That guy deserves a fav for presenting a fabulous machine!

[Tom]

Beautiful capture

[Rick]

Wow, great looking aircraft.

[Anita Campbell]

That is a pretty little flying machine.

[Peter]

@rosiekind Yes it is a Ryan STA Special Rosie found this link today yours is a for better shot I think, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ryan_STA_Special_NC17360_OTT_2013_04.jpg

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Not sure how to take that title Rosie as I love planes and this is beautiful. I think it's because of being brought up on airfields with my Father working for the Air Ministry. I've been to the Shuttleworth Collection many years ago. FAV

[Rosie Kind]

@ladymagpie Sorry Heather I wasn't meant to be sexist!

[Rosie Kind]

@pcoulson Thanks for the link and confirming the identity of this plane Peter

[Sue Cooper]

A great shot Rosie. Love that plane.