North Weald Diary (2017)

G-BYCX also has a New Zealand connection. The machines from South Africa went on to Singapore for storage. They were purchased as part of a “job lot” and ended up been stored in one of Pacific Aerospace Corporations hangars in Hamilton. NZ. The complete one was allocated the registration ZK-HOX but there wasn’t enough of the other to make airworthy. The intention that they would always be sold on overseas and after a few years that happened. ZK-HOX becoming G-BYCX.

Thanks for all the updates on this page -Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🙂

Many thanks to those who keep us ALL informed of ALL North Weald happenings
Have a GREAT CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR

Roger

Seconded 1 Bat

Hi All,
As mentioned in the Duxfird Diary thread by steve jakic Because without you photographers sharing your private images, housebounds like myself would never be able to view what you see when taking your pictures when out and about…:):eagerness::applause::cool:
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Cropped photo courtesy of:-http://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-arti…lion-51-2.html

Geoff.

Yes it is a good thread, thank you and Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to follow this thread. It is a privilege to work at North Weald and be tasked with recording what goes on, so positive feedback is always appreciated!

This thread is bookmarked, always a pleasure to read and look 🙂

Great pictures, thank you its always good to see what’s going on at NW, Merry Christmas to you.

21 December Wasps and Scout

Two Wasps also flew in from Thruxton in formation on Thursday afternoon, arriving just after the Sea Fury. G-BYCX is ex-22 Squadron SAAF, and G-KAXT/XT787 is the former Kennet Wasp that served with the RN and RNZN. This was in for maintenance.

The Wasp Charlie X-Ray made a spirited departure back to Thruxton with John Beattie ans Chris Gotke on board!

This was followed by Westland Scout G-BXRS/XW613, which was being ferried back to Thruxton after maintenance.

Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to follow this thread. It is a privilege to work at North Weald and be tasked with recording what goes on, so positive feedback is always appreciated!

Great update as per usual YR.
Looking forward to the 2018 season at NW there is always something different

Thursday 21 December Sea Fury & Gnat

After waiting several days for a break in the weather, the Royal Navy Historic Flight’s Sea Fury T20 arrived during the afternoon for winter maintenance.

G-NATY was being prepared for its first engine run.

The latest issue of the Airfield newsletter is now available. If anyone wants a copy PM me and I can either send you a pdf or mail a hard copy after Christmas

Is it going to be a flyer?

Tuesday 12 December

Another Gnat – G-NATY / XR537 – arrived by road today from Hurn, and was soon back on its wheels with the Gnat Team – certainly a welcome new resident I’m on leave at the moment so the shots are courtesy of Ops Officer James McDowall.

good to see the old girl back on the ramp looking like she needs a new coat of paint. lots of very happy days and many stories thanks to her

Tuesday 28 November 2017

The Aces High C-47 N147DC arrived on Tuesday morning from Dunsfold for maintenance, which will be carried out over the winter months. It is nice to have this aircraft back at North Weald again after a long absence.

This aircraft is a sister ship to another frequent visitor C-47 Drag-Em-Oot from East Kirkby. They were next but one on the production line and carried consecutive RAF serials. They were reunited after 60 years on 13 November 2005, when Drag-Em-Oot flew in to North Weald following a poppy drop in Liverpool. It had just been ferried across the Atlantic and was in a bare metal finish. It would be nice to see them back together at the Airfield again! It was also the time that the B-25 ‘Grumpy’ was at North Weald.

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I was trying to say That its nice to see the DAK back at NW it must feel like coming home .

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Lovely shots, thx

Quick visit on a run into Harlow today to find the Aces High C-47 sat on the ramp at Weald Aviation. Friendly chap told me it wasn’t departing (staying for the next four months apparently) but said I could walk around the back to get some shots.

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 2100884 (N147DC) – Aces High – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 2100884 (N147DC) – Aces High – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 2100884 (N147DC) – Aces High – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 2100884 (N147DC) – Aces High – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 2100884 (N147DC) – Aces High – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 2100884 (N147DC) – Aces High – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 2100884 (N147DC) – Aces High – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 2100884 (N147DC) – Aces High – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Douglas C-47A Skytrain 2100884 (N147DC) – Aces High – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Nothing nearly as exciting during an hour or so this lunchtime, but for completeness…

Sukhoi Su-29 HA-YAO – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Sukhoi Su-29 HA-YAO – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Sukhoi Su-29 HA-YAO – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Hunting-Percival Jet Provost T.3 XN637 (G-BKOU) – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr

Hunting-Percival Jet Provost T.3 XN637 (G-BKOU) – North Weald, November 2017 by Dan B, on Flickr