Duxford Tuesday 3rd April:
Dragon Rapide wrote:
“I’m lucky enough to have flown in this lovely Auster twice, firstly with Mark M just over 30 years ago, and then with David about ten years later.”
MM has responded with:
“Nice to see that Dragon Rapide has fond memories. The attached slide (17-8-86), taken after landing back from Castle Mill and Woburn – both now lost to aviation – was taken the day before Chris/DR flew with me. He then had a Monday job cleaning the Russavia a/c after each weekend.”
Interesting to note Tiger Moth G-MOTH / K2567 alongside. Thirty years later and they are together again.
More Images from MM, firstly with G-AGOH at Old Warden in 1980:
TO’s first Duxford display in 1979 (Stearman G-AROY behind):
With illustrious company at Duxford 4-9-82:
Many thanks to MM for sharing.
Back to today, and today’s star visitor was French Air Force Super Puma 2235 FZ:
Finally, some pictures of Mustang ‘Sharkmouth’ today:
Duxford Sunday 1st April:
That’s a Catalina nose turret which has been with Plane Sailing for a while. I understand there are no plans to install it, but it may get some conservation work when there is time. The Catalina should be back outside soon, and will be attending the Berlin Airshow later this month.
Today saw a very sad event, with the departure of Auster G-AGTO after 40 years in residence. The second most senior Duxford flier (after Sally B), ‘TO has had her hangar privileges revoked and has been forced to find a new home.
The Classic Wings season is now well under way, with rides and training flights keeping the circuit busy:
Duxford Wednesday 28th March:
Assembly of Tornado GR.4 ZA469 continued today. By close of play, the basic structure was complete, engines and pylons etc will follow. Still no word from IWM about what will be a major attraction over the Easter weekend.
Duxford Tuesday 27th March:
After the arrival of a Hurricane and a Walrus, Duxford’s third March delivery turned up at 1115 in the shape of Tornado GR.4 ZA469. Previously at Marham, nothing more is known at the moment. Assembly will continue tomorrow. It joins Tornado GR.1B ZA465 which is on display in Airspace.
Hangar 3 is a treat for Spitfire fans at the moment, with 8 airframes on show:
MH434, EE602, ‘MV268’ :
BM597, NH341, PT462, TD314, PV202:
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Duxford Monday 6th March:
Two seat Buchon G-AWHC landed at Duxford today for the first time since 1968:
Duxford Sunday 25th March:
The Classic Wings season started today at Duxford. Newcomer this year is Harvard G-BDAM:
Duxford Friday 23rd March:
Today’s highlight was the surprise arrival of Walrus G-RNLI from Audley End. No further information yet…
P-51D ‘Sharkmouth’ and the Aero Legends Devon were among the fliers today:
The Missionary Aviation Fellowship Cessna 208 is now in Airspace for a corporate event tomorrow:
Duxford Monday 19th March:
A surprisingly busy day at Duxford, considering the cold winds.
Visitors ranged from a training 67th SOS MC-130J to the splendid Dragon G-ECAN:
Most of the vehicles under the hammer on Wednesday arrived today.
Estimate £40,000 – £60,000:
Duxford Tuesday 6th March:
The BBMF Chipmunk WG486 made another test flight this afternoon, and may have returned to base this evening:
Duxford Thursday 1st March:
It was snowing sideways again this morning, so only a few hurried snaps to share:
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