Duxford Monday June 25th:
Another major hangar shuffle was in progress on arrival this morning, with two resident Spitfires out on the grass:
Another three Legends highlights: Bearcat, P-47 and Mr. Steve Hinton:
A great routine from Steve Hinton in the TFC Bearcat:
Same pilot, this time with SNAFU:
A very different and precise series of aerobatics by the TFC Hawk 75:
Visiting for a practice was Fokker Dr.1 G-CDXR / 403/17:
With the sun finally prevailing, the HAC Hurricane:
And finally, at five o’clock, the unusual sight of Sikorsky S-38B N28V, Osa’s Ark:
Duxford Sunday June 24th:
All kinds of weather today, and the Blenheim I posed with the Spitfire I before being towed back to Hangar 3:
OFMC were out in force, with Paul Bonhomme and Steve Jones on Airshow duty:
Also returning from the Lowestoft show was Sally B:
Another powerful display from the TFC Bearcat:
And finally, a busy day for Classic Wings:
Duxford Friday June 22nd:
Pretty grim weather again today, and the only activity on arrival this morning was in Hangar 2, where the TFC crew continue preparations for the big weekend.
The Spitfire FR.XIVe was ‘wheels up’:
The P-40B radiator exposed:
A box of chocks for the weekend:
I was ready to depart when it was pointed out that half a Sabre was approaching:
But some more Hangar-shuffling suggested a notable event. The Blenheim I was taken from Hangar 3 to ARCo at lunchtime:
One more picture I couldn’t resist:
Duxford Wednesday June 20th:
There was a definite Pre-Legends atmosphere at Duxford today. If only the weather is as good in 10 days time.
Good news: A truck arrived at TFC.
Bad news: It’s a departure:
Good news: Fingers crossed, it may be back….
The TFC P-40B was well and truly wrung out this morning:
A taste of things to come:
The Boss and his Bearcat:
Two of the Legends 2012 headliners:
Duxford Tuesday June 19th:
A real treat this afternoon, with sorties from the TFC Spitfire FR.XIVe and Hawk 75:
And finally, one for the conspiracy theorists. Fiat CR.42 G-CBLS was being dismantled today:
More British Daks. These are some of the poorer images, but worth seeing for their rarity:
G-AHCU of BEA at Northolt 15-7-51, when viewing areas were rather different:
G-AJZD of British Nederland Airservices, location unknown but probably 1950:
G-AKJN became F-OAIG in 1951:
G-ALXN of BEA:
G-AMDZ with BEA:
G-AMDZ again, showing different tail markings:
G-AMNV of BEA:
G-AMPY of Starways:
G-AMSS of William Dempster, circa 1953:
Unmarked G-AMZH:
Duxford Sunday June 17th:
The Military Vehicle Show today meant little other activity, so here’s a couple of shots from Hangar 2 to keep things going:
I remember the day very well. The run and break made things interesting for ATC:
We must have used the same steps, there were always plenty on the Glasgow Apron:
A carefully timed airfield inspection:
Duxford Thursday June 14th:
Not much flying today, with very strong crosswinds. Some rare sunshine, however, gave a few photo opportunities.
The HAC Spitfire and Hurricane departed for ‘Action Stations’ duties, and there were engine runs from their Nimrod and the TFC Mustang and Sea Fury:
The TFC Spitfire V had a brief outing during a hangar shuffle:
Visiting Chipmunk G-BBMV / WG348:
Duxford Wednesday June 13th:
Today’s entertainment came from three very different machines. First out into the sunshine came Buchon G-AWHE:
Um die ecke und schnell mit Herr Spink:
On a ‘lighter’ note, the magnificent Nieuport 17 replica G-BWMJ/N1977 flew for the first time this year. Its Legends appearance will provide some context for the later generations of warbirds on show:
Sur la patrouille avec Monsieur Gauld-Galliers:
A very different visitor in the shape of Strikemaster G-SOAF/425 in Omani colours from Hawarden:
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