Victory Show,Cosby – anyone ?

XV279 gained the nickname prior to its restoration on the base, mainly due to large amounts of fibreglass to make it resemble a Harrier.
I think Dave Burke was there also at that time, i’m sure he’ll explain…

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Plastic pig? Thought that was the Robin Reliant, not the beautiful looking Harrier Gr.1 😀

According to W&R 19, they have the nose, the ‘plastic pig’ XV279, GR.3 XV779 and T.4 XZ146.

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Ah right, PM’d another guy about it earlier, ah well :p How many old Harriers does Wittering have? They have the only complete Gr.1 and at least one complete Gr.3, would be nice if these were moved to a museum one day.

IWith regards to the cockpit ID – try contacting the organisors – Steve Pepper – on 07711 430 472 who may be able to tell you who they booked it with.

Good Luck.

Sorted, cheers….

…apparently its still MOD owned and was brought to the show by RAF Wittering personel (where it resides) which ~should~ make it XW923.

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I understand the plan is to go ahead next year – they suffered with the weather for the day time air displays as much as Duxford which was a real shame as they had over 700 people attend the 1940s dinner dance in the evening which was a roaring success by the sound of it.

With regards to the cockpit ID – try contacting the organisors – Steve Pepper – on 07711 430 472 who may be able to tell you who they booked it with.

Good Luck.

Also on display near the stalls was a Harrier Gr.3 cockpit, ID unknown as of yet.

Thanks to Rob for this picture… any idea of an ID anyone ?

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my Beech compadres got a surprise flight in that Dak yesterday -it ran out from Brunters – the buggers…the one time I couldnt come up to the airfield…Missus’ birthday….how gutted… 🙁

Okay here goes, was basically a military vehicle event with re-enactors, quite a few vehicles including half tracks and tanks, and they put on a very good re-enactment battle, the best i’ve seen. At 1400 a Mustang, think it was Janie, did an amazing display and then left, and about 15 minutes – half an hour later the DC-3 did an equally amazing display. Waited around until the second Mustang and Thunderbolt were to display, but came over on the commentary that because of the weather over Duxford they weren’t able to make it and had to turn back, a Mk IX Spitfire was also booked but that didn’t turn up.
Apparently on the Sunday only the Dakota turned up but put on a great display. All in all i thought it was very good with the mix of military vehicles, re-enactors and WW2 Aircraft, hopefully there will be another one next year.
Also on display near the stalls was a Harrier Gr.3 cockpit, ID unknown as of yet.

So how about a brief report of the event from those who went?

Yep me, although you already know that :p Guessing your after the details of the Harrier cockpit still? I’ll ask one of the organisers ASAP.