Thanks for the comments. Here are a few more, featuring some of the ladies attending:

A superb event, well attended and all organised for Children In Need by volunteers. 20 years of airshows and always very special.

Some regular supporters of the event:

Here’s some background on Duxford’s ‘Ju52’.

Although much of its operational history is not available, the aircraft is certainly one of 415 Amiot AAC.1s built post war in France. Avions Amiot had been a Junkers controlled factory building Ju52s in wartime Marseilles. It saw service with the French Air Force, and many of their fleet saw operational duty (including paratroop drops and even bombing) in Indo-China. It was surplussed in Algeria and passed to the Portuguese Air Force in 1960. Most of the Portuguese fleet of 25 aircraft saw more fighting in Angola, so it is possible this aircraft saw two wars. Leaving service by 1971, the Portuguese survivors were stored dismantled and gradually scrapped and dispersed.
6316 arrived (as a gift) at Duxford on September 6th 1973. Only 12 of the current Duxford residents have been here longer. Pictured here in faded Portuguese AF marks (Photo via Tony Clarke) only 3 days after arrival:

For the 1974 Open Day(s) basic Luftwaffe crosses were added (TC photos):

By 1975 it was in open storage with the crosses removed or faded (TC photo):

Here in 1976, back near the hangars awaiting restoration (TC photo):

Pictured on 19-4-77, the aircraft was now complete and in basic green camo with yellow markings:

It was finished as ‘1Z+NK’ with unit markings, which it carried for around 20 years. I’m ashamed to admit I can’t find a photo during this time. By this photo on 20-7-97 it was dismantled and then further restored into its present colours:

A lot of ‘fitting out’ was completed to reflect a Luftwaffe transport. It seems likely that the airframe is a composite, and indeed still carries signs of its origins:

If anyone can add to these details, I’d be very grateful.

Other Ju52’s at Duxford have included G-BFHG ‘D2+600’ (A CASA C.352L)seen 29-5-85 (Now in storage with Kermit Weeks in Florida):

And the Legends regular:

Any more?

Once upon a time, the IWM owned a Sopwith Triplane. When they moved to South Lambeth there was no room, and it was recommended for destruction on Feb 4th 1936. It was rescued from a dump at Cardington by an RAF Officer, and actually flew again that year. It is now in the RAF Museum at Hendon (despite a restoration in 1965-67 which ”replaced all the wood”).
Lesson 1: The room to display an item is usually more important than its acquisition.
Lesson 2: Be careful what you throw away.
Lesson 3: Keep ’em flying!
Lesson 4: What is really genuine anyway?

Duxford Tuesday 21st August:

The Great Hangar 5 Shuffle started early this morning, with the purpose of extracting the JU52/AAC.1. The move was not straightforward, with undercarriage cradles allowing a sideways exit:

To make room, a few long-term Hangar 5 residents saw some fresh air, including the Pucara:

MS.502:

CASA/Heinkel:

The Hind fuselage, ready for departure:

Other Hind parts due for shipping:

A Navy Lynx popped in for fuel:

A spirited departure. I won’t post the next picture in the sequence, I don’t want to embarass anyone. There’s a clue for the sharp eyed:

Duxford Sunday 19th August (Part 2):

On a busy day at Duxford, a sortie by Sally B to Sywell: