Anyone going to Duxford tomorrow?

Here is a bigger pic, i did like the VC10 it made a change from the norm.

curlyboy

I agree about the VC10 making more passes, but in this day and age i’m just grateful to see one in the air.. especially at Dx. Here’s a pic of her on “finals” on sunday.. taken from my bedroom window. Sorry its a bit small (the pic.. not me).:p

Not a bad show, but I thought the VC10 (the main reason I was there) could have done a few more passes. The solo aerobatics display was very good as was the Chinook, although with the helicopters safety record I found it a bit scarey:eek:. The glider pilot also deserves a mention.
The B17 didn’t seem to smoke in flight, anyway if it was the overhauled engine smoke is to be expected for a few hours.

Thanks for that Robbo, I suspected as much, heres smokey Sally B:-

Plus your mates:-

A very enjoyable day despite the weather, We were also lucky enough to be with someone who’d never been to Duxford before, it’s always good to see someone discovering new things.
We were all surprised to see the Vimy replica in the restoration hangar, how did it get there, I may have missed the story on here.
More questions, where is the Gnat team based and why did the VC-10 come from and return to Mildenhall.
Bravest pilots of the day were the two that brought the B2 and Moth from Old Warden, they appeared to have an escort with them that flew circuits away from the airfield, I quite understand why many of the aircraft didn’t attempt to take off from DX, but those two were willing to give it a go in two very unique aircraft.

Just one worrying note, Sally B was trailing smoke from the troublesome port outer, everyone around us noticed it. On landing and taxying right past us, the smell of burning oil was quite overpowering. Presumably it was’nt giving the crew any concerns as she went off to display elsewhere, does anyone know anything, is it just teething problems.

Not quite sure what happened to the Sabre. On friday while preparing for what i presume was a practice display she aborted her take off part way along the runway and taxied back in. Hope its just a minor gremlin.

Sadly we didn’t get…

BoB Lanc.Spit.Hurri
Avro 19 (Anson)
Moths
Rapides
Enstrom
Gladiator
Hellcat
Hurricane
Miles Hawk six
F86 Sabre
Mew Gull
Vega Gull
Pembroke
Pilatus PC12
2 Spitfires
Sea Hawk
Swordfish

Let’s find someone to blame:)

😀 Next to a Spitfire Mk.V cockpit here then?

12 noon on June 13th??;)

good idea Twinotter…why don’t you set up a new thread suggesting it?

Nice show but id had enough of the weather by the time the Chinook flew and left.

My favourite display of the day was… The Chinook for such a big helicopter they certainly threw it all over the sky and even landed and sat on 2 wheels.

But the rain did not dampen the spirits and i agree the jet displays (except the VC10) were very limited but it was a refreshing change from the legends 12 spitfires make an air show norm.

Still hopefully the aforementioned will have some surprises and i wonder if they found the stirling on China yet?

curlyboy

The issue that Duxford has is that usually Legends is so good, that the other shows become ‘also-rans’, and feel a bit parochial. Today’s show was not bad, especially given the mighty 25 knot wind, and I was amazed to see the L4 take to the air, as well as the Moth and Blackburn B2. I loved the way the L4 took off straight from the parking line directly into the wind, as did the glider/tug combo. As usual, their act was outstanding. Guy Westgate in the glider did a stunning demonstration.

The Hawk display is dull and staid, and even the Typhoon was not that remarkable, doing the flat show. Unfortunately grey aeroplanes against a grey sky are not very appealling to the eye, or lens. Against a blue sky, with high scattered cumulus, it would not doubt be vastly better to watch.

The Islander duo was different, and they did well in the gusty wind, though without the usual meat-bombing, it seemed a bit inconclusive. The 146 was another oddball act, and whooshed up and down quite nicely.

By about 4, the wind, the cold and the sleet was sapping the enjoyment out of the afternoon, and Mark Jefferies efforts in the Extra did not get the attention they probably deserved, though the routine seemed a bit shapeless, as though he was making it up as he went along ( unlikely)

The pairing of the Mustang with the Su.29 was yet another strange act, and by then the blustery rain was driving spectators undercover, as cars headed for the gate.

All the pilots who flew today deserve a big ‘thank-you’ !

Fantastic show today but again no forum members at the Beau!! but because of the rain there was so many people around it you could wear a hat saying forum member and people would miss you.

Still better luck next time.

curlyboy

😀 Next to a Spitfire Mk.V cockpit here then?

12 noon on June 13th??;)

Well i did manage to get along after abit of trouble bus wise but that was my fault.
Wasnt to bad in the end after my fears of all day rain.

with regards to the forum meet i got caught up at a stall but was only a few minutes late. Waited around but nothing materialised. Managed to catch up with some old friends tho.

Maybe legends? 😀

cheers all

Yes i must say not a bad effort for Duxford.. something for everyone i think. Personally my favourites were the VC10, Wasp, Sally B and Gnat pair. And although some of the Gnats display was a bit ‘high and wide’ its always a pleasure just to see these wonderful aircraft actually flying. Thanks guys.

Yep…I miss Becca/Ashley…..is she still around?

I remember the old forum meets where things were arranged specifically. Things like a talk and film show from the late Robert Rudhall about the Battle of Britain film, a guided tour and unparalleled access to various collections, a trip to the North side at Duxford to access the archives, watching films in the Station cinema, trips to Hendon and the Mosquito Museum. Newark was another very entertaining visit. The Classic flight and MAM over at Coventry.

Happy times. Where friendships were made and cemented which still survive today, several years on.

Regards,

kev35

Who would have ever imagined it would end like that ?:rolleyes:

Fantastic show today but again no forum members at the Beau!! but because of the rain there was so many people around it you could wear a hat saying forum member and people would miss you.

Still better luck next time.

curlyboy

I remember the old forum meets where things were arranged specifically. Things like a talk and film show from the late Robert Rudhall about the Battle of Britain film, a guided tour and unparalleled access to various collections, a trip to the North side at Duxford to access the archives, watching films in the Station cinema, trips to Hendon and the Mosquito Museum. Newark was another very entertaining visit. The Classic flight and MAM over at Coventry.

Happy times. Where friendships were made and cemented which still survive today, several years on.

Regards,

kev35

I too was thinking this..which is why i picked the nose

When meeting up with people you haven’t met previously, it may be better to try to reign in off-putting personal habits, at least initially.

Saw the B-25 yesterday, whilst travelling back fron Skegness along the A14-M11, giving a cracking display with tight banking turns. Just made it into the carpark to see it land.
Anyone going tomorrow should be in for a great display.:)