Duxford Friday 12th January:
Plenty of action today, despite some dull weather.
Ferocious Frankie is reported as sold, but was airborne for a local flight. Flying from Duxford for nearly 37 years !
Also flying was Buchon G-AWHK, now reverted to her ‘Dunkirk’ colours but not yet ‘Black 2’
Sea Fury WG655 has been engine running again, and BBMF Chipmunk WG486 was out for a compass swing:
The Hurricane gateguard looks complete now:
Finally, high and low in Hangar 3:
Duxford Friday 5th January:
It was indeed glorious to see a Spitfire out and about despite the bitter January weather:
Also for our entertainment, Sea Fury WG655 was out for an engine run or two:
However, the highlight was a first glimpse of ARC’s latest masterpiece, BBMF Chipmunk T.10 WG486 now in Bristol UAS markings and looking ready for another ‘first flight’. Entered RAF service a mere 66 years ago!
Duxford Tuesday 2nd January:
‘Sharkmouth’ was towed to Hangar 2 North this morning, to join two other Mustangs in hibernation. Many thanks to Martin C. for pointing out a connection dating back almost thirty years when Sharkmouth, Ferocious Frankie and Miss Helen were together as Cisco, Moose and Miss L for the 1989 filming of Memphis Belle. All now hangared with B-17G Sally B / Memphis Belle !
July 3rd 1989:
As the New Year approaches, it’s time to roll the credits for the 2017 Duxford Diary.
All of the regular contributors owe much to the assistance and tolerance of the staff and volunteers on a daily basis, our thanks to one and all.
With the changes to the IWM Friends organisation, I would like to add my personal thanks to the volunteers on the admission desk who have signed me in over the years.
Thanks also for the many positive comments on this thread, all feedback remains welcome.
Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year !
Many thanks to all at Old Warden for a very special event today. Particularly the poor souls at the entry points who managed to remain cheerful in the cold wind and rain !
Some pictures from this morning:
P.S. The Ryan was not around today, maybe tomorrow ?
Duxford Saturday 23rd December:
Hangar 3 can boast a trio of two-seater Spitfires at the moment:
Elsewhere today:
Duxford Wednesday 20th December:
An update on the Hurricane gate-guard repaint. Canopy and other details have been added, the codes and artwork are awaiting completion:
Duxford Monday 18th December:
Sea King XV712 has been at Duxford since 2010 and still wears the tiger stripes of 814 NAS. Today, an example of the same unit’s current equipment dropped in for a short refuelling stop. Merlin HM.2 ZH853 ‘Tiger 68’ wears the tiger badge on the nose:
Some residents enjoying the sunshine:
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