On September 20th 1952, RAF Duxford was one of 76 Stations to be open for Battle Of Britain Day. Here are a few photos of the static display, taken by the late Gerald Lawrence, digitised and made available by Tony Clarke. Any further information on the event or the aircraft and units would be gratefully received.
A review of the flying is at:http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1952/1952%20-%202862.html
49-1071 NA F-86A Sabre. Ace of Spades indicates 116th FIS, from RAF Shepherd’s Grove.
51-4272 Lockheed T-33A, USAF:
0141 (50-0141?) Fairchild C-119, USAF:
WA728 Gloster Meteor T.7, RAF:
WK321 ‘J-111’ Supermarine Attacker FB.2, FAA:
RE322 Avro Lincoln, RAF:
PH314 Airspeed Oxford, RAF:
By: RPSmith - 15th March 2011 at 17:44
Great selection again. Keep ’em coming.
I read the Meteor T.7 as WA728
Roger Smith.
By: alertken - 15th March 2011 at 11:04
In Sept.52 not only 76 stations open – free of charge – to us, but a real shooting War, seen as prelude to a Soviet adventure into N.Germany. Great, Super Priority spend was being poured into Canberra, Swift, Hunter and the Strategic Deterrent Force, some of which we saw at 1953 SBAC/BoB Displays.
The final AWA Lincoln new build delivery was April,1951!
By: Sky High - 14th March 2011 at 16:41
I think it was indeed just those sorts of occasions which nurtured my enthusiasm. Note the school caps…….
By: bravo533 - 14th March 2011 at 16:38
Wonderful images from a more gentle age.
Particularly like the second one – would think those youngsters were genuinely enthralled to be so close to USAF jets and possibly inspired to learn more!
A long long way from PlayStation 3 !
Oh yes……I am also impressed by the SEVENTY SIX RAF Stations!!!
By: Wyvernfan - 14th March 2011 at 15:55
Fantastic. Never knew an Attacker had been into Duxford. Wonder if a Wyvern ever made it into there ;). Just love this operational period of RAF Duxford.. anymore photos would be greatly appreciated.
By: Sky High - 14th March 2011 at 13:04
Another marvellous selection – how many more have you got up your sleeve? And that’s a revealing note – 76 RAF stations open for BoB Day!!!
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March 14, 2011 at 12:59 pm