My first trip to NW was to the very first Air Tattoo, much smaller than today’s Fairford extravaganza. The flying programme, however started the tradition of bringing exotic visitors to the UK for the first time.
Duxford Friday 5th February:
Not a lot to report again today. Harvard G-BJST/AJ841 was busy in the circuit, and TFC’s Miss Velma was out for a run:
In Hangar 2, TFC’s Hawk 75 was off the ground:
And to keep things up to date:
The Armoury restaurant should be open tomorrow.
The Visitor Centre / Shop is being upgraded, and entry is now via Airspace. Be prepared for queues.
The ‘Lancaster Hangar’ (Building 420) now has a roof:
There’s going to be a lot happening at the RAF Museum over the next 18 months or so. How about making this thread a ‘Hendon Diary 2016’ ?
Duxford Sunday 31st January:
Many thanks to all who were eager to tell me about the Spitfire and Mustang activity in the sunshine yesterday!
Today there was nothing much to report, so a few random images from here and there. The DAS Concorde was showing off to a large audience in Airspace:
In Hangar 5, the F-100 and T-33 are still being prepared for transport:
J-57:
Elsewhere:
Opening next weekend, with a new name:
While looking for something else, I came across these pics from June 1999, showing the Bf109F-4 10132 at Duxford en route to the Rockcliffe collection in Canada.
6 June 1999:
9 June 1999:
Duxford Monday 25th January:
A very quiet day at Duxford (apart from the blast-past from Wolf 115 pair).
In Hangar 5, the rear fuselage was removed from F-100D 42165, exposing the J57. The rear part of the engine will be removed to allow containerisation.
Duxford Saturday 23rd January:
The Boultbee Spitfire SM520 was giving rides again today. The ‘Lancaster hangar’ looks ready for roofing.
Old Warden Wednesday 20th January (PART TWO):
Today saw the first UK flight of Peter Holloway’s latest acquisition, the gorgeous Ryan STA NC18923. Rolled out at 1230, some engine runs and taxy tests were followed by a flight by Shuttleworth’s Chief Pilot. 25 minutes of general handling and then some landings and a few flypasts. All went well, and a second flight, by the Chief Engineer, was made in some very rare January sunshine.
She looks good and sounds good, and will be a very welcome addition to this year’s Old Warden events.
As usual, many thanks to all at Old Warden for their help.
Old Warden Wednesday 20th January (PART ONE):
The Lysander has made great progress since the Open Weekend, with landing gear re-attached:
Also in the workshops are Falcon Major G-AEEG and based Cub OE-AHO:
Chipmunk G-BNZC awaits completion of undercarriage repairs:
Bristol Scout replica G-FDHB is still at Old Warden, looking very much at home in Hangar 1:
Provost T.1 G-KAPW:
Hawker corner:
Based Dornier Do.28A-1 N123CA was active today:
Duxford Tuesday 19th January:
TFC’s Miss Velma made two sorties in the cold winter sunshine today:
One day……..
The Boultbee Spitfire SM520 also flew today:
Doing video.
Gone to the dark side we have. 😀
Brian
Talking of Star Wars, Duxford has Jedi marshallers now……
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