The production prototype of the Scottish Aviation Bulldog G-AXIG, was owned by the late Duke of Hamilton, his widow decided to donate the aircraft so that it can be displayed in memory of her late husband.
The aircraft left its base at Archerfield on Wednesday morning for the short flight to East Fortune, where it will be dismantled for eventual reassembly inside the Royal Scottish Museum, Chambers Street Edinburgh.
Archerfield
Cowling off – giving the engine a check.
G-AXIG Bulldog Archerfield by wwshack, on Flickr
The instrument panel
G-AXIG Bulldog Archerfield by wwshack, on Flickr
The engine is started for the first time in months.
G-AXIG Bulldog Archerfield by wwshack, on Flickr
Power checks
G-AXIG Bulldog Archerfield by wwshack, on Flickr
Leaving its hangar behind
G-AXIG Bulldog Archerfield by wwshack, on Flickr
Backtracking the runway
G-AXIG Bulldog Archerfield by wwshack, on Flickr
Leaving for the last time
G-AXIG Bulldog Archerfield by wwshack, on Flickr
East Fortune
Photo call
G-AXIG Bulldog East Fortune by wwshack, on Flickr
George in the pilots seat, The Duchess and Alistair from the RSM
G-AXIG Bulldog East Fortune by wwshack, on Flickr
G-AXIG Bulldog East Fortune by wwshack, on Flickr
My sincere thanks to all my friends at Archierfield and the National Museum of Flight for allowing me to gate-crash their party.
By: André1967 - 26th February 2011 at 08:17
Nice pix despite the tough light conditions.
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February 26, 2011 at 7:33 am