Duxford Sunday 26th June:
Spitfire MH434 returned from Belgium this afternoon, wearing MN-B codes from her past life with 350Sq, plus a Belgian Air force ‘zap’ on the nose:
Welcome visitors in the shape of Harvard G-TVIJ and Gomhouria (Bestmann) G-TPWX:
More visitors, a Starduster from Scotland, a Falke from the Netherlands, and a Squirrel from Texas:
Duxford Saturday 25th June:
Another busy day for Classic Wings, with the ominous weather keeping its distance for a change.
The Grace Spitfire ML407, not seen at Duxford for a while, came over from Sywell to do a couple of flights.
Cambridge Flying Group’s Tiger Moth G-AOEI dropped in for fuel, and based Cosmic Wind G-ARUL was out for some exercise:
Duxford Friday 24th June:
Plenty of warbird activity today at Duxford. Spitfire MJ627 was giving rides with Classic Wings, while PV202 made several trips as well. Mustang G-SHWN arrived, and Yak 3M G-CGXG departed:
Bulldog G-DOGE recently returned to her 1971 registration G-AZHX, used for delivery to the Swedish Army:
Duxford Tuesday 21st June:
Some rare sunshine today saw the arrival of Spitfire PT462:
Duxford’s Catalina was busy training:
Victor update:
Visiting today:
There was a lot of work underway on fencelines today, to straighten the crowdline and thus bring the display line closer. It is still unclear what the result will be, although the TankBank will be out of bounds 6th-10th July. More details when known.
Two forthcoming attractions:
Legends will feature the F-22.
Confirmed for Sat July 16th is the 2016 Pramtasia and Dollmania extravaganza.
Duxford Friday 17th June:
Newly re-registered Broussard G-HOUR made a test flight this afternoon.
The Catalina and Harvard ‘Wacky Wabbit’ departed for the weekend (flying at Weston-Super-Mare and Cosford respectively):
Spitfire MH434 made a late afternoon flight, she is due to feature in Classic Wings’ ‘Wing-To-Wing’ event this weekend:
The DAS Herald’s engine cowlings were away for work today:
Another look at the Victor’s tailend, now in Hangar 5 and revealing some airbrake detail:
Visitors today included a French WT9 from Le Touquet, and a Robinson R44:
CAP 10B G-OIOB outbound for a test flight:
Duxford Wednesday 15th June:
Plenty of variety at Duxford today. Sharkie returned to Goodwood (Boultbee advertise a 20 minute flight in the Mustang from Goodwood for only £1950!)
More Victor parts leave Airspace:
Spring cleaning DAS style:
Visiting today:
Duxford Tuesday 14th June:
Stormy weather again, but the Boultbee Mustang and Spitfire Tr.9 were both on the move:
The Bremont operated Broussard F-BXCP is now registered G-HOUR:
Visiting JetRanger:
Changing weather:
Duxford Monday 13th June:
TFC managed an engine run with Spitfire G-SPIT in between rain showers this morning:
Spitfire TD314 was one of the aircraft involved in the usual Monday morning shuffle:
Not many visiting aircraft today. This is a Guimbal Cabri G2 which dropped in for fuel:
Duxford Sunday 12th June:
Today’s wet weather didn’t deter Duxford’s volunteers. Sally B had a prop change and the DAS Herald gained props and spinners:
The ARCo logos are now complete on Building 420:
Duxford Saturday 11th June:
Classic Wings had a very busy day today, with Spitfire, Harvard, Dragon Rapide and Tiger Moth flights operating constantly.
The Catalina, Blenheim and B-17G flew as advertised for the Biggin Hill event.
Eagles’ Nest:
Duxford Friday 10th June:
Duxford’s ‘Heavies’ are all at Biggin Hill tomorrow. B-17 ‘Sally B’ won’t be landing, Catalina ‘Miss Pick Up’ will depart tomorrow.
The Blenheim I left this evening (in style!):
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