Duxford Friday 10th April:
Classic Wings’ Spitfire season kicked off with the arrival this morning of MJ627 from Biggin Hill:
PV202 was also active, and both (ex-Irish Air Corps) Spitfires were together at the 06 hold:
Other pleasure flight options are available!
Duxford Thursday 9th April:
A busy day, but not a lot to report. The IWM F-15A has moved within Hangar 5, at least we get to see the starboard side for a change:
Cambridge Airport is closed for the next ten days. Among other aircraft making Duxford their temporary home is Gulfstream Commander 900 VP-BMZ. This is a Dash 10 conversion, making it a Supreme Commander!
Duxford Wednesday 8th April:
There’s lots of information on the ‘new’ Yak 3UA and its owner at:
The aircraft stayed for a couple of hours this lunchtime, but I’m sure we’ll see her back again soon (hopefully in some sunshine):
Many thanks to WG and TT for assistance.
The Grace Spitfire was busy today:
Work continues at the American Air Museum. A future inmate in Hangar 5 is very close to completion, and was refitted with tanks and missiles today:
Some of todays visitors:
And finally, Ice Cold Katy is back!
Duxford Tuesday 7th April:
We had a preview of the next Duxford Quilt Show this morning. Mustang G-SHWN/KH774 is modelling a bespoke creation from Bruce’s Custom Covers. I like the safety warning label. Makes you think….
Duxford’s Bulldog was out for some airshow practice:
One of the AAM inmates looks eager to leave the building:
Duxford Sunday 5th April:
Installation of Miss Pick Up’s new engine looks well advanced, oil was being added today (in large quantities!)
A privileged inspection of progress on Chipmunk WK522 showed the cockpit and electrical system are now complete, and looking nearly ready for flight:
Looking splendid in the sunshine:
There was plenty of training and pleasure flying all day:
Perhaps the furthest travelled visitor so far this year:
Duxford 3rd April 2005:
Nothing happening at Duxford this morning, so here are some pics from 10 years ago today.
In Hangar 5, Swordfish NF370 was one of many airframes being restored for the upcoming Airspace project (which opened July 2007)
Nearby was the Pilcher Hawk replica which now hangs in the Airspace foyer:
TFC’s P-51C ‘Princess Elizabeth’ was receiving some finishing touches (to fly 3rd June ’05):
Still wearing the codes from her previous owners, Aero Vintage’s MS505 G-BPHZ (presently in store):
Another Aero Vintage machine was Bristol Fighter G-AANM / D7889, waiting for engine completion. This aircraft flew in May 2006 and then left for Canada. Part of the Canadian swap was a Puma engine which hopefully will power the DH.9 into the air this year.
Duxford Wednesday 1st April:
Later today, IWM will be unveiling a new Corporate Sponsorship Initiative. A number of businesses will help financialy towards the conservation of exhibits which reflect their own brand. The first two projects were noted in Hangar 5:
Further evidence of re-branding is visible in Airspace:
I’m told the next two sponsorships will involve the Avro Yorkie and the Fairey (Liquid) Swordfish.
Duxford Sunday 29th March:
The Blenheim was showing her face in Hangar 3 today:
A few monopod shots:
Duxford Friday 27th March:
Plane Sailing’s Catalina received her new engine this morning:
Next door, part of TFC’s fleet:
Based Stampe G-AYGE was out and about:
Chipmunk G-BXCV / WP929 posing in the sunshine:
Among today’s visitors was this colourful 1946 Cessna 120:
Duxford Tuesday 24th March:
Another glorious day at Duxford, despite the rain and hail.
TFC’s Corsair was out for an engine run (in the rain):
The circuit was busy with Harvard, Spitfire, Chipmunk, Dragon Rapide, Tiger Moth, Leopard Moth etc
Duxford Monday 23rd March:
Spitfire I G-CGUK/X4650 arrived from Biggin Hill this morning and is now hangared with TFC:
Corsair G-FGID/KD345 was one of the aircraft displaced during the move:
The arrival of Dragon Rapide G-AIYR/HG691 is a reminder that the pleasure flying season is here:
The Red Bull ‘Matadors’ were practicing some very close and very low level formations:
S-76B N768SX was busy with maintenance/test flying:
A corporate event tomorrow features some serious airfield snow clearance vehicles. This is a Schmidt Supra 5002 snow cutter/blower for Stansted, which can clear 5,000 tonnes of snow per hour:
Another machine adapted for snow and ice operations:
Old Warden Saturday 21st March:
Yesterday saw the arrival of Wallbro Monoplane replica G-BFIP at Old Warden. Previously displayed at Flixton, there’s no word yet on the present or future status.
The original machine was built 1908-1910 by Horace and Percy Wallis in Cambridge. It featured distinctive steel tube construction, not surprising with the Wallis brothers’ background in bicycle manufacture. It overturned on a take-off attempt in July 1910 and the project was abandoned.
The replica was built by the renowned Wg Cdr Ken Wallis and flew several times at Swanton Morley before being retired in 1982. The engine is a flat four from a McCulloch drone, mocked up to mimic the original V-4 JAP.
Next to the Wallbro Monoplane was the Sopwith Camel replica, now fully adorned as D1851/X ‘IKANOPIT’ of 70 Sqn. There are no guarantees, but the aircraft is on the list to fly at the first airshow of the season, May 3rd (also listed to fly are Swordfish, Buchon, Mustang, Nimrod and BBMF)
Many thanks to JM for assistance.
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