Duxford Sunday October 16th:
Excellent weather for the Autumn Airshow today, after a foggy start:
Display debut from the Classic Flight Meteor T.7:
Unofficial photographer’s prize goes to the spectacular display by the Korean War veteran Skyraider:
Transport pair:
The Breighton based Yak 18A:
No Duxford show is complete without the Sabre:
Also active was the based Spitfire Mk26:
Duxford Saturday October 15th:
I am sure today’s events will be covered in detail by others, so here are just three highlights:
Duxford Friday October 14th:
A milestone was achieved yesterday when the Blenheim was taken off jacks, to stand on its wheels for the first time since August 2003:
Also nearing completion is the latest Spitfire replica, now marked as ‘EN398’:
Fine weather meant a busy flying day despite strong crosswinds:
Preparing for Sunday’s airshow:
Another Spitfire I sortie:
(EDIT: The Catalina has a little something extra, but I think they want to unveil on Sunday, so I won’t spoil the surprise)
Duxford Wednesday October 12th:
Preparations for Sunday’s Airshow have begun in earnest. The Victor has been moved outside to allow for the Digby Trout lunchtime special (only £21.50. Book at http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/upload/pdf/Sunday_Lunch_Autumn_Air_Show.pdf )
Dine in style next to the Typhoon:
Engine runs from the TFC participants, Sea Fury, Mustang and Harvard:
A practice display by the Beech 18:
Work on the P-47 has been centred on fuel, electrical and cockpit systems. There is a lot more to do, but the day of first engine run is not far away:
Subject of recent discussion, the Sea Fury is still waiting its turn:
Looking better by the day, the Vampire T.11 WZ590 has moved to Hangar 5 North to allow for B-17 work to spread:
Finally, a puzzler. Anyone know what this is from and what it does? Answer tonight if nobody gets it right;
Duxford Monday October 10th:
Very strong winds this morning didn’t deter fifteen Flying Farmers flying in (nothing ‘historic’). However, the TFC Sea Fury left the ground briefly in Hangar 2 during gear retraction tests:
Duxford Friday October 7th:
A busy day despite strong winds, with Catalina and Sabre practising. Regular visitors will be pleased to hear that ‘The Corner’ is back…
Some more shots from Hangar 2, where more detail is being added to the P-40F:
Appropriate positioning:
Another Griffon Spitfire angle:
Chipmunk rebuild:
Swedish Cessna A185E sheltering:
Duxford Wednesday October 5th:
Thanks to Duxman for yesterday’s update. With the departure of the French Skyraider, the Wildcat, Hellcat and Gladiator have been re-united with the rest of the fleet. Hangar 2 is now very full, but room was found today for the wings from Spitfire F.22 PK624. They arrived from local storage this morning:
Quickly unloaded:
Gracefully placed in Hangar 2:
The fuselage remains in store next to the Beaufighter:
Here’s a photo from the archive (Tony Clarke Collection), date and location unknown. A detailed history of the aircraft is at:
http://fighter-collection.com/pages/aircraft/spit_xxii/index.php
Hangar 2: Spitfire Corner:
Hangar 2:
The Wildcat:
The P-40F resting between engine runs:
Hangar 5, and the hard work on the B-17 continues:
Vampire WZ590 is becoming brighter by the day. Another update on this aircraft tomorrow. (must remember to get my camera bag out of shot in the future…)
With the end of another Old Warden airshow season, can I take advantage of this thread to pass on my thanks to everyone involved for a great series of airshows? Whoever arranged the weather deserves a pay rise.
Looking forward to next year. May will see my 143rd Old Warden display….
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