Duxford Wednesday 18th March:
I see from their website that the Red Arrows are booked for both the May and September Duxford airshows, but in both cases on the Sunday only.
Not much to report from a quick visit this morning. Painting and stencilling continue on the F-15A in Hangar 5. I was reminded that the unit markings reflect a squadron (525th TFS) which is still active, with the F-22 in Alaska:
It’s still early in the AAM redevelopment, smaller artifacts are still leaving and initial glazing work has started:
Duxford Monday 16th March:
A very significant anniversary passed almost unnoticed at Duxford today. 40 years ago, on March 16th 1975, B-17G ‘Sally B’ arrived to take up residence. The weather was poor, and nobody could afford colour in those days!
Thanks to Duxman for the above two photos.
Here’s ‘Sally B’ this morning:
A colourful Decathlon spent some time in the circuit:
Elsewhere:
Duxford Saturday 14th March:
Early birds at Duxford this morning were treated to a blistering display by Spitfire TD314, sadly in very poor weather conditions. Some afternoon sunshine saw the Boultbee Tr.9 in the circuit (after a short ‘technical’ tailwheel delay):
Another training sortie from ‘Taz’
Duxford Friday 13th March:
Tomorrow is the last day of Winter opening hours at Duxford. From Sunday, the Museum closes at 1800.
Nothing much to report again, so here are some more views of Spitfire TD314 which was on the move today:
After a year in hiding, it was good to see Alan again this afternoon:
Duxford Wednesday 11th March:
Resident Stearman and Buchon posing in the sunshine this morning:
‘Skua 310’ dropped in for fuel:
Duxford Sunday 8th March:
Today’s highlight was 2015’s first outing for Dragon Rapide G-AGJG. Lovely to see her cavorting in the sunshine:
More stencils on the F-15A in Hangar 5, and confirmation that she will wear the markings worn when in service with 36th TFW at Bitburg circa 1980. Pylons also now refitted:
Finally, a candidate for scruffiest visitor of the year (I’d guess it’s survived an attack or been hit by a car). Probably beyond restoration:
Old Warden Saturday 7th March:
Anyone visiting Old Warden tomorrow for the SVAS Scale Model event will find the Camel in Hangar 1 (the former Hangar 3). The Pup is alongside, maybe we will see them in the air together later this year.
Another pair of Great War fighters in Hangar 1:
Duxford Wednesday 4th March:
Several ‘small’ items have left the American Air Museum for storage, including the Scud missile:
Finishing touches continue on the F-15A:
This Husky is a new arrival, I don’t have the full story yet:
A few more images from Duxford today:
And, saving the best for last:
The Museum opened on Sunday after the winter break. The progress on the Mosquito prototype makes an early visit essential.
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