Duxford Saturday May 26th:
I can now exclusively reveal the format of Duxford’s newest development. A new control tower will soon be completed, alongside a Lancaster and several Spitfires:
Otherwise, today saw a few more practice displays and airshow arrivals:
Duxford Friday May 25th:
Not much to report today except for some airshow practice:
The RAF Typhoon had a look around the area, but we’ll have to wait for Sunday for the full display:
One of two Belgian Air Force F-16s operating from Mildenhall, FA-84 is a first airshow performance in the 2012 scheme:
The French Air Force team ‘Cartouche Dore’ (Golden Bullet, I think) fly the TB-30 Epsilon trainer:
Duxford Wednesday May 23rd:
Spitfire I P9374 has appeared for the first time this year after a move this morning to Hangar 2:
In the AAM, the B-17 now has both inner wing sections attached. The main gear was being prepared for a move off jacks when I left at 1230:
Duxford Tuesday May 22nd:
Just a quick visit this morning, but the improving weather and next Sunday’s Display promise a busy week. Two Spitfires departed to an appreciative audience, first off was the Arco Tr.9:
Closely followed by LF.XVIe TD248, probably departing back to base:
The TFC Harvard and Hawk 75 were on the grass:
A quick walk round the P-40F:
The TFC Nimrod:
In the American Air Museum, the B-17G has her fin refitted:
The fuselage has been lifted, ready for the attachment of the port wing:
Finally, the latest Duxford development. The Play area is being enlarged and rebuilt with an aviation theme. Rumours promise a control tower and aircraft shaped climbing frames…
Duxford Sunday May 20th:
Not historic aircraft, but an illustration of Duxford’s attraction: Five visiting aircraft all the way from Poland (Spot the Sopwith!).
EDIT The Polish group are undertaking a round Britain pilgrimage, visiting locations significant to Polish airmen of WWII.
They hope to travel as far North as Perth, and then down to Cornwall. Their trip concludes, naturally, at Northolt before returning home. Hoping they enjoyed their stop at Duxford, and best of luck with the British Summer weather…….
Duxford Sunday May 20th:
Not historic aircraft, but an illustration of Duxford’s attraction: Five visiting aircraft all the way from Poland (Spot the Sopwith!).
EDIT The Polish group are undertaking a round Britain pilgrimage, visiting locations significant to Polish airmen of WWII.
They hope to travel as far North as Perth, and then down to Cornwall. Their trip concludes, naturally, at Northolt before returning home. Hoping they enjoyed their stop at Duxford, and best of luck with the British Summer weather…….
Duxford Saturday May 19th:
For the record, Classic Wings Tiger Moth G-APAO/R4922 flew again today, so is apparently back on line after the damage last September:
Duxford Saturday May 19th:
For the record, Classic Wings Tiger Moth G-APAO/R4922 flew again today, so is apparently back on line after the damage last September:
Duxford Friday May 18th:
Another busy day, but warbird activity was confined to a test flight and beautifully flown display from Spitfire LF.XVIe G-OXVI/TD248:
I was very much in the wrong place throughout today’s activity (but watch for a Pen Pusher Post). So just another shot of the B-17 back in the AAM:
Duxford Friday May 18th:
Another busy day, but warbird activity was confined to a test flight and beautifully flown display from Spitfire LF.XVIe G-OXVI/TD248:
I was very much in the wrong place throughout today’s activity (but watch for a Pen Pusher Post). So just another shot of the B-17 back in the AAM:
Duxford Wednesday May 16th:
Finally, the B-17 move. An early arrival found Hangar 5 minus a fuselage, although the newly marked fin was prominent:
By my arrival, the fuselage was all but inside the AAM:
Luckily, coverage of the move has been provided:
Anyone remember Harry Worth?
Duxford Wednesday May 16th:
Finally, the B-17 move. An early arrival found Hangar 5 minus a fuselage, although the newly marked fin was prominent:
By my arrival, the fuselage was all but inside the AAM:
Luckily, coverage of the move has been provided:
Anyone remember Harry Worth?
Duxford Wednesday May 16th:
Other highlights from a busy day, and a sortie from the TFC Corsair this morning:
Setting course alongside Snafu:
Back for a display:
The TFC P-40F had an engine run this afternoon:
The HAC Nimrod pre-flight now includes the removal of owl droppings, despite bird scaring alarms recently installed in Hangar 3:
Four Spitfire flights today, three from the ARCo Tr.9:
The HAC Spitfire LF.Vb:
Chipmunk G-BWMX/WG407:
Duxford Wednesday May 16th:
Other highlights from a busy day, and a sortie from the TFC Corsair this morning:
Setting course alongside Snafu:
Back for a display:
The TFC P-40F had an engine run this afternoon:
The HAC Nimrod pre-flight now includes the removal of owl droppings, despite bird scaring alarms recently installed in Hangar 3:
Four Spitfire flights today, three from the ARCo Tr.9:
The HAC Spitfire LF.Vb:
Chipmunk G-BWMX/WG407:
Duxford Wednesday May 16th:
The sight of Snafu on the grass this morning promised an interesting day:
Just after 1200, Stu Goldspink prepared for the third flight of the P-47G:
A 30 minute sortie, and back on the ground:
Back to the hangar, there were adjustments to make:
Gear retraction checks:
Quickly back outside:
Start up, this time with Pete Kynsey in command:
Traffic delays:
Airborne:
He’s back, and this time he means business:
Tight turn in for a fly-by:
Back on final:
The men of the hour: TFC’s Stuart Goldspink and Peter Kynsey:
Many congratulations to all at TFC.
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