Duxford Sunday 25th January:
Today’s star visitor was one of the Little Gransden based Spartan Executives, looking magnificent in the January sunshine:
Thankfully, the Naughty Field is sheepless again:
Another visitor was this Auster Autocar:
Duxford’s own Auster, G-AGTO was also active today:
Open doors allowed an update on the Plane Sailing Catalina, presently lacking nose-art, nose-wheel and one engine but gaining another window:
Also in Hangar 2, Chipmunk G-BCOU/WK522 was masked up for some paintwork:
There was a recent query about the IWM Halifax nose. It is under restoration, but likely to be a long-term project:
Some other visitors today:
Finally, Pedro remains parked:
Duxford Friday 23rd January:
If anyone is planning a trip to Duxford this weekend, the CASA is (at 1430 today) visible, but the P-51D is not on public view.
For some reason a lot of people are now keen to get three 109’s at Duxford this year. There are already two here…….
Duxford Thursday 22nd January:
As if this morning’s Heinkel wasn’t enough, this sight greeted me as I popped in just before closing time:
This P-51D is the former ‘Old Crow’ N167F, operated by the Scandinavian Historic Flight and lately Nordic Warbirds. Last reported at Bournemouth after painting, she is now presumably on the UK register.
The serial KH774 represents a Mustang IV of 112 Sqn operated in Italy in 1945.
One trace of her previous life:
I’m in love…….
Duxford Tuesday 20th January:
The DAS One Eleven was moved from irspace back to ‘Airliner Row’ this morning. After two weeks of hard work (mostly by volunteers), she emerged into the sunshine at 1030, and was back in place by 1100. There are a few ‘touch-ups’ needed, and the fin-top BA coat of arms decal is still to be applied, but the result is great. Here are some photos of the move:
Duxford Friday 16th January:
Spitfire IA G-AIST/P7308 ventured outside briefly this morning:
Also out for an engine run was Harvard G-BJST/KF729. These could be the last photos before an upcoming repaint. For details of the 154 Sq Middle East desert camo scheme, see the operators blog at:
http://www.t6harvard.com/G-BJST_history.html
Another One Eleven update shows detailing well underway:
As a change from watching paint dry, we now have an opportunity to count sheep. I think these will feature in Duxford photos for a while:
Duxford Wednesday 14th January:
Another bright and windy day, but a few residents were outside for a change. Swapping places between ARCo and Hangar 3 were the HAC Spitfire and Hurricane:
Talking of Spitfires, TFC’s FR.XIVe was looking good in Hangar 2:
A couple of Hangar 3 residents:
Frankie was also looking good, but judging from that top blade, she’s been favoured by the local birdlife again:
As a change from the fighters, here are a couple of bombers:
Finally, an update on the One Eleven, with red trim now being added:
Duxford Tuesday 13th January:
There was plenty of rain overnight, but this morning’s blue skies failed to inspire any activity:
Duxford Sunday 11th January:
The repainting of the One Eleven was the major attraction today, with a remarkable number of visitors happy to stand and watch the work going on.
The One Eleven is not the only large object in need of attention (at least the strong winds did less damage than last year):
And for those who prefer Duxford’s warbirds, here’s TFC’s Bearcat at a jaunty angle (Thanks Harry!)
Duxford Thursday 8th January:
Here’s the latest stage of ‘MU’s repaint (Yes, we’re reduced to watching paint dry!)
Duxford Wednesday 7th January:
There’s been rapid progress with the One Eleven project. This morning started with the aircraft windows masked and the washing completed. By 1400 the painting was well underway, the dark blue engines seem to confirm she will resume the colours in which she arrived on March 4th 1993.
The One Eleven’s absence from Airliner Row allows a clearer view of the Trident 2E:
This EC155 dropped in for fuel:
Note the introduction of several hundred sheep into the Naughty Field!
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