Duxford Tuesday 4th September:
Typical that my postcard arrived after I got back…
The Nord 1002 G-ATBG was resting today, with a trip back to Hangar 2:
TFC’s Hellcat is off the ground at the moment:
The Carbon Cub has been repositioned, and reveals a radio call of N396SR, solving the mystery but not explaining the incorrect registration on the rudder:
A new pilot was checking out the ARCo Buchon, not put off by the close attention from the Duxford paparazzi:
Old Warden Monday 3rd September:
More sorties from the RE8 and Albatros today, with some real sunshine for a change:
The RE8 made a series of flights testing different ‘ballast’ settings:
After trying small and medium ballast, the large size was selected for dressing up to feature in an air-to-air formation:
The Albatros joined the fun:
Many thanks again to all at Old Warden for their assistance.
Today’s event at Old Warden will no doubt get plenty of coverage elsewhere, but to keep this thread topical, here’s how they looked:
Many thanks to Dave S. at Old Warden who has generously allowed me to post some of his photos from this morning’s first UK flight of the RE8.
Duxford Wednesday 29th August:
Only news today concerns the Harrier GR.9A ZD461, paintwork now complete in Hangar 5:
Old Warden Wednesday 29th August:
Part Four:
To round off today’s event, two of the many people who made things happen. Gene DeMarco is the chief pilot of TVAL, with Air Vice-Marshal Peter Dye OBE, Director General of the RAF Museum:
Many thanks as usual to the Old Warden staff and helpers. If we are lucky a shot of the RE8 flying this morning may appear later…
Old Warden Wednesday 29th August:
Part Three, the Snipe:
Last but not least, the Sopwith Snipe was moved onto the grass to join the others:
Old Warden Wednesday 29th August:
Part Two, the Albatros.
Next to be rolled out was the fabulous Albatros D.Va:
Also now in Hangar 3 waiting for Sunday, allowing a close view of the amazing details:
Old Warden Wednesday 29th August
Part One, The RE8.
An early arrival today at Old Warden was not early enough, with the exciting news that the RE8 had flown earlier. Poor weather was on the way, so it looked like a disappointing day, but luckily the RAF Museum had chosen today to present their three new acquisitions to the great and good (and the press).
The following pictures tell the story…
Now on show in Hangar 3, the RE8 awaits its UK airshow debut on Sunday. Be there….
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