Nick Blacow
@manonthefence.bsky.social
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.
Also an orphaned only child with 4 siblings and a mother.
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Nick Blacow
@manonthefence.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Wow, lots if new followers. About me, I research highways and colour maps for a living. In my spare time I am a WHW IC member with a passion for military aviation who loves a good rabbit hole. I am also owned by Mabel
Oi @nmtdambusters.bsky.social @alanallport.bsky.social you’re selling books here!
February 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Oi @nmtdambusters.bsky.social @alanallport.bsky.social you’re selling books here!
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I absolutely endorse this and repeat it on behalf of myself and every author who has worked long and hard at their craft. If you do this, it’s no different from taking my wallet and helping yourself to the contents.
Do not download a “free” pdf copy of any of my books from dodgy “free pdf” sites. They are literally stealing from me and many other authors. And these files often have malware
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
I absolutely endorse this and repeat it on behalf of myself and every author who has worked long and hard at their craft. If you do this, it’s no different from taking my wallet and helping yourself to the contents.
A rather nice catch from my local 2nd hand bookshop £6 the pair @almurray.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 3:17 PM
A rather nice catch from my local 2nd hand bookshop £6 the pair @almurray.bsky.social
@bsky.app after the latest update your app is unisable on iPad because of the way the photos keep appearing when the feed is scrolled, it keeps jumping past the text to show the image. Not helpful.
January 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
@bsky.app after the latest update your app is unisable on iPad because of the way the photos keep appearing when the feed is scrolled, it keeps jumping past the text to show the image. Not helpful.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Reading The Donkeys by Alan Clark. The fact the author has to add a solicitors footnote on page1 of chapter 1 to clarify a point I suspect tells the reader all they need to know @alexchurchill.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Reading The Donkeys by Alan Clark. The fact the author has to add a solicitors footnote on page1 of chapter 1 to clarify a point I suspect tells the reader all they need to know @alexchurchill.bsky.social
An epic thread about Spitfire wings
Seeing as I'm blathering about Spitfires, here's a free mythbuster for Bluesky
The little letter after the Spitfire mark designation - e.g. Spitfire Vb, Spitfire XVIe - what does it mean?
There is a widespread misconception that it relates to armament configuration, and *only* armament config...
The little letter after the Spitfire mark designation - e.g. Spitfire Vb, Spitfire XVIe - what does it mean?
There is a widespread misconception that it relates to armament configuration, and *only* armament config...
January 14, 2026 at 10:28 AM
An epic thread about Spitfire wings
December 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
December 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Has the Press announced what the annual Christmas shortage is this year yet? I feel the need to panic buy something. #christmas2025
December 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Has the Press announced what the annual Christmas shortage is this year yet? I feel the need to panic buy something. #christmas2025
After all the talk of Swordfish on The WHW Livestream this evening @normagraham.bsky.social @almurray.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
After all the talk of Swordfish on The WHW Livestream this evening @normagraham.bsky.social @almurray.bsky.social
Furious Speed @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Race Day
October 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Furious Speed @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Race Day
The first in a short series of posts from the RAF Museum in honour of the @nmtdambusters.bsky.social Pod. First the stalwart of the early Gardening operations, the Handley Page Hampden (complete with battle damage) @jamesjhistory.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social 1/7
September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The first in a short series of posts from the RAF Museum in honour of the @nmtdambusters.bsky.social Pod. First the stalwart of the early Gardening operations, the Handley Page Hampden (complete with battle damage) @jamesjhistory.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social 1/7
Following on from your excellent talk at WHWF @danellin.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social the Lancaster has a number of flags in on it representing the nationality of the crew and the RAF ensign (not my photo obvs). Not all flags are bad but upside down Union Jacks are a giveaway
September 15, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Following on from your excellent talk at WHWF @danellin.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social the Lancaster has a number of flags in on it representing the nationality of the crew and the RAF ensign (not my photo obvs). Not all flags are bad but upside down Union Jacks are a giveaway
Eds and Avros @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Summer Airshow
July 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Eds and Avros @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Summer Airshow
Its summer lets have an airshow @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Its summer lets have an airshow @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social
Well he was never going to die in his sleep was he news.sky.com/story/felix-...
Felix Baumgartner: Extreme athlete who jumped from edge of space dies after paragliding crash
The 56-year-old lost control of his motorised paraglider while flying in Italy and he fell to the ground near a hotel swimming pool.
news.sky.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Well he was never going to die in his sleep was he news.sky.com/story/felix-...
We had two Spitfires fly over us on our walk this evening, presumably on their way to RIAT. Mabel didn’t care, she just wanted a paddle
July 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We had two Spitfires fly over us on our walk this evening, presumably on their way to RIAT. Mabel didn’t care, she just wanted a paddle
.@authorsofhistory.bsky.social just finished listening to the episode with @alexchurchill.bsky.social and its confirmed her place as my favourite historian, I always learn something, and she makes history relatable. Sign me up for your course this winter please Alex.
June 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
.@authorsofhistory.bsky.social just finished listening to the episode with @alexchurchill.bsky.social and its confirmed her place as my favourite historian, I always learn something, and she makes history relatable. Sign me up for your course this winter please Alex.
Saw this on a treasure hunt around Exeter today and I thought of you @historypegg.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Saw this on a treasure hunt around Exeter today and I thought of you @historypegg.bsky.social
Albatros! @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Albatros! @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social
First batch of highlights from the @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Military Air Display
June 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
First batch of highlights from the @shuttleworthtru.bsky.social Military Air Display
So a Spaniard sponsored by a German company just won Americas great race. Hows it going Trump
May 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
So a Spaniard sponsored by a German company just won Americas great race. Hows it going Trump
Ladies and Gentlemen the Shuttleworth Collection is now on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/shut.... Give them a follow
bsky.app
May 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen the Shuttleworth Collection is now on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/shut.... Give them a follow