An aspect of this thread is covered in the title..it is in diary format.It is not a reference Wiki page where one image fits the article. Therefore it is entirely correct that activity at Duxford will include the same aircraft re appearing. What is regarded as common today will not always be flying ,hence the importance of a diary format. I can think of several occasions when i did not bother to photograph something as it was common. Sadly I regret not striving to take pictures more often as those particular types have gone from the skies.

From the aerodrome website..
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Rich, the farmer had at first no idea of the value and when he was told by several so called experts that it was worth thousands he saw a chance to make money.No one actually came along with a written offer so he is waiting for another offer above scrap value. He didnt turn down the highest offer but it turned out to be a time waster as many are in the world,talk is cheap.

Reminds me of a dig where the crater from a crash had been filled with domestic rubbish over 40 years.It was very frustrating sorting out the few aircraft parts.

The DH Dragon Rapide is appealing however I would extend the coverage to include the Dragon and Dragonfly. Lots of interesting stories around these types,my particular interests are Blackpool joyriders and Scottish pioneer air services.

Another type mentioned is the Auster family which seems overshadowed by the influx of American light aircraft,the last article I have is a 2 part history in Aviation News.

In a world where rules hamper self expression at work and especially when serving in the military it is no surprise that having fun occupies many peoples time out of being at work.Its called playtime when you are very young and a hobby when older.So decorating your own hardware is part of the fun aspect and part of the freedom of choice. Thats it,nothing complex.

Restore to fly in what ever scheme the owner operator wants,there are many more ways of adding temp schemes than 50 years ago.
And as for the comments about views on patriots and the flag I would suggest that the general press and Tv reporting is biased to whatever angle the media is looking for.You need to look behind the headlines to find real research.The Uk has been a melting pot for hundreds of years regards origins and the only change recently is that comments are made without facts to back them up on many many aspects of modern life in the Uk especially on the internet.

Another survives as part of the seldom seen Science museum collection at Wroughton..a DH Dragon. GACIT..the first airmail service to Orkney aircraft.