Richard craniums – now that’s a term i’ve never heard before. Must note that down, as most of the people i work with are like that, or belong in a zoo.

Fair comments made Andy.

At the end of the day, its not really the place you go, its the people and the planes that you want to see.

my guess, janie and jumpin jacques, although i’m not too sure if BBD is fixed yet. let us hope so.

plus potential additions in the future of maurice hammonds second mustang and also the project the real aeroplane company have.

FLYING LEGENDS PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE

DUXFORD UNVEILS EXCITING PLANS FOR FLYING LEGENDS AIR SHOW

Preparations are well underway at the Imperial War Museum Duxford for the Flying
Legends Air Show on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July. The show, presented in
conjunction with the Duxford-based Fighter Collection, brings together an
unsurpassed collection of classic and historic aircraft and veterans from around
the world. The two-day spectacular of nostalgia, excitement and pure “wow”
factor will see some of the world’s rarest and most historic aircraft display
for the delight of the crowds.
The Flying Legends Air Show has, over the years, gained a well-deserved
reputation for providing the best opportunity in Europe to see some of the
world’s most historic aircraft in their element. The Show will be commemorating
the classic age of air combat and paying tribute to the skill and courage of the
famous pilots who flew these legendary aircraft into battle. Jane Larcombe of
The Fighter Collection says “All of those heroes and their aircraft are of great
historical importance. They represent the last of the chivalric man-to-man
period of air combat.”
Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to meet veteran pilots and crew,
as well as browse a wide variety of trade stands. They’ll also be able to study
the display aircraft at close quarters on the Flight Line Walk (subject to a
small additional charge) and, of course, settle down to watch some three hours
of superb flying. The crowds won’t be disappointed as aircraft scheduled to
appear include 15 Spitfires in a Spitfire Scramble, a Mustang Stampede featuring
some 7 P-51 Mustangs, several Hurricanes, a German ME109 – once the arch enemy
of the Spitfire – and the mighty B-17 Flying Fortresses, Sally B and The Pink
Lady.
Also scheduled to fly are The Fighter Collection’s impressive stable of aircraft
including the Bearcat, Tigercat and Hellcat and the gutsy P-47 Thunderbolt.
Many of these aircraft are film and TV stars, having appeared in films such as
Pearl Harbor and Dark Blue World and TV dramas from Poirot to Foyles War.
Says Marketing and PR Manager at Duxford Tracey Woods “Flying Legends is unique
and is the warbird show in Europe. All the aircraft due to appear are piston
engined aircraft, dating mainly from the Second World War and all are classics
in their own right. A visit to Flying Legends promises to be a truly memorable
day out for visitors young and old”.
The whole of the Museum will also be open for visitors to enjoy with plenty to
see including Concorde, The Battle of Britain and the evocative Forgotten War
exhibitions, conservation work in progress and the stunning American Air Museum.
Gates open at 8.00 am and the flying begins at 2.00 pm. Tickets – Adults £30,
Senior Citizens/Concessions £25, Children £10. Superb VIP style Gold Pass
tickets available in advance – for more information about tickets or the flying
programme call the Air Show Hotline on 01223 499301 or visit http://www.iwm.org.uk to
purchase tickets on line. 😮 😮 😀 😀

wonder what chance there is of the messerschmidt foundation me 109 coming over? slim i would imagine. Any crates arrived yet i wonder……(waiting for amusing picture)

Just looked on the Jet Alpine Fighters site, and B25 ‘RUSSELS RAIDERS’ is scheduled to be at duxford on the 8th and 9th of July! lovelyjubbly!

Also had a peek at the red bull site, but there was no news, so i imagine a 3 ship is unlikely, but hey who cares!! it would be nice to see the 2 b25’s and the a 26 bring up the rear of the balbo.

i doubt its either of the bi planes, as they still have an awful lot of work to do. From what a gather the p-47g will be on the flightline, but not as a flier, but hey, it will certainly look good in that company!! i also doubt its the p-40b, as i thought it would have been test flown at chino by mr hinto by now. The spit is certainly receiving alot of work though, and it does say there may be up to 15 spits there, what a sight!!
At a guess, and its only a guess, the possiblities are:
Vachers hurricane (has this displayed this year yet?)
b 17 pink lady
dutch and plane sailing catalina (flyingcloggie where are you!!)
zero……(if we are going by the ticket)
b – 25 ‘russels raiders’ (beautiful… i love those cannons!)
peter teichmans collection hopefully
shuttleworth hurricane
spit viii
french avenger (didier chable)
me-109

if anyone else would like to add something they would like to see which is based in europe, then please do.

apparently, getting excited about this particular airshow is not allowed!!!

just building up the anticipation. All i know, is that whatever arrives, just like the previous 10 or so legends, its gonna be amazing.

and i have an opinion, but for the sake of annoying certain people, i’ll keep it to myself!!