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Nick Blacow

@manonthefence.bsky.social
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Second World War History mad aviation enthusiast and professional researcher of roads. Afflicted IC member. Also an orphaned only child with 4 siblings and a mother.

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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 8h
Not exactly a “victory” though is it.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Love a walk round the common followed by a cuppa in there. Its just down the road from me.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Sad times but she has lived the best life. She will pass on with love.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thew return of the Mew Gull @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Early morning Mustang @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social final Race Day airshow.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Well she’ black, likes a pub and be part of some right wing fantasy, but she lives a yogurt pot, the bigger the better.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Every time I see Trevor Eve on TV I have to resist the temptation to say "hello Eddie"
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
She needs to start gargling with Scotch and razor blades
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
If you want a full size copy of the image dm me your email and I will send it over
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Oh wow, I’m honoured
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Louise Provan @louiseprovan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Achtung Babies - We Have Ways Fest house band! A brilliant night once again, with guest drummer Mr Al Murray!
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I used to do that, but they all end up on the Patreon now so I did the stalls instead apart from talks by friends & I always try to do one talk on a subject I know nothing about. Thus digging another rabbit hole.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
WHWF6 what a brilliant weekend @almurray.bsky.social
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Glad you're back Liz. Easily it was the 2 hours or so I spent chatting with the gentlemen on the bomb disposal stand, really really interesting, it was almost a battle of its own. when one side managed to work out a fuse the other changed it. Fascinating stuff.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Marvellous to see you, dont be a stranger on here x
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Can’t be arsed to do a video, it’s the #wrongwar but @alexchurchill.bsky.social made me do it also a rare unsigned copy ( for now at least)
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The most excellent A26 Invader owned by Marcin Kubrak flown by John Dodd at the @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Military Airshow in the pouring rain. It was a very good display in the conditions, I 1st saw this in the early 90s at the CWHMuseum in Hamilton (pre fire) great to see it again.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
See you at a Brewery then.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Mightily impressive @2excel-aviation.bsky.social Boeing 727 flying its pollution dispersal demo at the @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Military show
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
You continue to make me think and question myself. We may disagree on some things initially but the thinking thing is very important. Keep going!
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Not least because it shows Michael Jackson being in "heaven"
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Princess Anne's wedding to Mark Phillips in 1973. I would have been 5.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Vancouver next year is our plan.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
😂
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I do recall a quote from Stanford Tuck(I think) when asked about the friendship between Bader and Galland “Galland was a shit”.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Turn the symbol through 45 degrees & it means something very different. My issue is the symbol is a focal point, and unfortunately attracts idiots. And if it upsets the Wehraboos leaving it off then I am all for it. I hope we can discuss this over a beer someday
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
My concern though is that by erasing these we may end up forgetting the crimes. So their is a place for them but it must be in context with an explanation of the crimes they stood for. If I was in your shoes, for a picture in my own home, I would do exactly the same.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Thank you for a fascinating episode that has really got me thinking I've never been that bothered about signatures & would certainly never buy a print of a German aircraft, they were the bad guys However I was captivated by the Me109 at Shuttleworth a few weeks ago but was happy it was Swastika-less
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
There is no such thing as a bad game of cricket, just a disappointing result.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Precisely what I was going to say, in a museum there is a chance to bring context. On a flying example its much harder to do.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I’m afraid I have less faith than you, I deal wth stupid people every day sadly. That said it should be obvious.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Our Evri lady is lovely and very efficient. Never had an issue. DPD on the other hand are a nightmare.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
One one hand, its possibly a sensible precaution given the situation he has caused. It may be that these were also present during other Presidency's but kept out of sight, & lets face it their need (if they are needed which I doubt) is all of his own making, he truly a fuckwit of the highest order
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Sadly, people are stupid. But I agree, I would think ordering a fleet of fire fighting aircraft would have a higher priority.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Sad times, this will be the first total Eclipse without @bonnietyler.com #eclipse
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
So let me get this straight, the golfer from Mar-a-Largo is prepared to use his staff and the press as sacrificial decoys to save his own skin? Nice.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Heart failure caused by several bullets
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Talking of ridiculous aircraft, I have a very heavy ridiculous book to read.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Brilliant episode
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I dont want to be THAT guy but there were 22 B24 Bomb Groups in the 8th AF in the UK, it could fly higher than the B17 but was easier and happier flying lower hence why they didn't fly mixed formations. Agree B17 not all that though! See you at WHW Fest, buy you a pint. @theaviation.show
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Difficult to ban something that isnt legal in the first place. More enforcement is whats needed.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
an excellent rant from @ww2tv.bsky.social with which I agree 100% Bravo Woody www.youtube.com/live/KRPmnKV...
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5 Things about WW2 History that PISS ME OFF
YouTube video by WW2TV
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Bird in the hand and all that
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
One is a gateway to another, and TV is where the money is nowadays. I am a little disappointed there isn't more county cricket on TV though.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I love it all, from Test to One day to T20, from the Under 12s to the Village XI on the Village Green. The Hundred is a different format that is designed for TV, not sure if that's good or bad but its still cricket.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
LBD quietly getting sh1t done 👍
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Well I had an early night and a great nights sleep, did I miss anything?
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
I think the pilots name is Paul Richey.
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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Oh Lordy, I love the DAS Bookshop.
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