Old Warden Tuesday 1st December:
A quick visit this morning to check on the newly arrived Ryan:
Another angle on the Hurricane:
The Comet was moved to the workshop hangar:
Another new arrival was this 1921 Leyland G7 Charabus. I understand that there are plans afoot (watch this space!)
With thanks to the Leyland Society:
“1921 G7 Reg. BD 209 Chassis No. 12301 Engine: Leyland S19/5.36hp 4 cyl Petrol Gearbox: Leyland 4 speed manual.
Body: 1921 Dodson 32-seat Convertible “Charabus” (Ash frame, aluminium panels) An exhibit at the Olympia Commercial Motor Show in October 1921, and shown on the Christopher Dodson stand, this was a novel combination of a saloon bus with electric lighting and a charabanc, where the Mahogany-framed side windows are all removable and the canvas roof folds up to a central beam. The idea was a limited success and was soon overtaken by the all-weather coach design in the mid 1920s. It was sold after the Show to the United Counties Omnibus Co. and ran in service until 1929. When found in Irthlingborough, Northants, by Mike Sutcliffe in 1977, it was a garden shed with a roof built over it and which had protected it from the elements. It had previously been used as a static shop and was plumbed in for water, gas and electricity! It was a difficult rescue having to demolish a wall and winch the bus sideways around a brick-built outside loo, but was accomplished without any problems and was exchanged for a caravan!”
The verdict: Tough to get moving, and harder to stop, making some remarkable noises and possessing a distinctive smell (The bus, that is!)
Duxford Sunday 29th November:
Finishing touches to the American Air Museum re-glazing:
Hangar 3 is busy at the moment:
Winter maintenance in Hangar 2:
Duxford Friday 27th November:
There was very little activity at Duxford today. Yesterday’s filming left Airliner Row uncluttered:
The F-100D in Hangar 5 is now ‘gear-up’ ready for further dismantling:
The Mosquito anniversary is in the news at the moment, here’s the IWM’s TT.35 G-ASKC/TA719:
Duxford Wednesday 25th November:
OV-10B Bronco G-BZGL returned to the skies today, making her first flight since arrival at Duxford on Sep 13th 2001. Crew ferry was another Rockwell machine, Commander 690B OO-ROB. Both aircraft departed for Belgium, we’ll have to wait for clues as to the new colour scheme. Congrats to all involved.
A number of aircraft are displaced at the moment due to upcoming film work. Harvard ‘Wacky Wabbit’ is currently in Hangar 3:
Yak 3M G-CGXG is receiving attention in Hangar 2:
If anyone hadn’t noticed, Christmas is approaching. Airspace is being prepared for the party season:
Old Warden Monday 23rd November:
Another fabulous new resident at Old Warden!
Ryan STA NC18923 arrived from Germany by road on Saturday for new owner Peter Holloway. Made in 1939 (the aeroplane, that is), it had been based with the Quax Flieger at Paderborn. More information at:
http://ryanclub.org/index.html
http://www.quax-flieger.de/index.php/flugzeuge/weitere-oldtimer/207-ryan-sta-nc18923
Duxford Friday 20th November:
Bronco G-BZGL is nearing its ‘first’ flight, with some high power engine runs and taxy trials:
Classic Wings’ new Dragon Rapide G-AIDL arrived at lunchtime:
The IWM He 162 was moved to Airspace this morning:
Some other residents on the move:
Old Warden Tuesday 17th November:
Very strong winds outside, and a Hurricane inside:
More of the newly arrived Harvard:
Hangar 1:
Some more progress with Spitfire AR501:
Duxford Sunday 15th November:
No news from Duxford today, so just a few random images again:
The F-15 cockpit procedures trainer:
Spitfire PV202 resting in Hangar 3:
TFC’s Wildcat again:
Visiting Twin Comanche:
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