For the record here is what she looked like when complete as seen at Cambridge on 7th July 1951.
Tony
Not to much happening today but TFC were moving the Gladiator,Hellcat and Wildcat back into hanger 2 South (from hanger 2 North)
Meanwhile an interesting flyby for DX down runway 06 (considering also the fairly strong wind)was Cameron Z-105 hot air balloon G-SFSL.
Tony
Due to the poor weather the only visiting aircraft noted at Duxford today was French Army TBM700 139/ABS
For the record some other pictures of Vega Gull G-AHET-
At Hendon 21/7/51
At Biggin Hill 1960
And also of Vega Gull G-AEYC
at Biggin Hill 1960
at unidentified location/date
At possibly White Waltham
Tony
A few additional pictures to those of DCW from today at DX.
TFCs Spitfire 5 returns from an airtest as the Spitfire 1 and TR9 pose on the ground.
Meanwhile the P.40F entertained with a practice display before landing after its airtest.
With DCW having a rare ‘stay away day’ here is a few pictures from todays DX activity.
Hawker Fury continues its pre f/f testing.
Meanwhile local Spitfire activity included-
Helicopter activity included –
Skyraider has now lost its outer section of folding wing.
The Roll of Honour on Sally B has been updated.
Tony
In case of interest a couple of pictures of Hornet Moth G-ADND. The first at Cambridge pre 1950.
and then at Hatfield 23/6/51
Tony
DX Sunday – A quieter day today. Assembly of the Horsemens P.51 continues
The TFC Hawk 75 was flying.
The Sabre gave a short display before departing to display at Old Warden.
Tony
No flying today in view of the weather but on the ground filming has restarted involving the VC10
Meanwhile inside hanger 3 assembly of the Hawker Fury continues.
Tony
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