Duxford Tuesday 14th October:
A monopod is very useful in a Museum environment, it will reduce the clutter of barriers, signs etc. With nothing else to report today, I thought I’d present a Duxford Hangar 4 review featuring the mighty monopod itself (I note that they are being marketed as ‘Selfie Sticks’ now.) All photos taken this lunchtime.
The Bristol Fighter and BE2c were taken on museum charge in 1920 with the creation of the IWM. Along with the RE8 and Camel, their Centenary in preservation is approaching fast. Both were in service with operational Squadrons.
The Hurricane was a wreck from Russia, sadly her real identity and service history is likely to remain unknown:
As a Battle Of Britain participant, the Bf109E is a very significant artifact:
The replica Spitfire fills a gap in the BoB line-up, maybe the real thing will replace it one day:
The V-1 is on loan from the RAF Museum:
Both the Cierva C.30A and Proctor were Skyfame airframes:
The Lynx AH.7 has only been on charge since April last year:
A fine fighter foursome:
The Javelin landed at Duxford on Jan 24th 1975, the final Javelin flight ever:
Duxford Sunday 12th October:
Not much to report today. Hangar 3 has a German corner for a change:
Several Duxford based machines were active:
And Classic Wings were busy as usual:
Many thanks again to MM and Co.
Duxford Friday 10th October:
The based Jet Provost and the Classic Wings fleet were active this morning.
TFC’s Staggerwing returned to Hangar 2, hopefully we’ll see her back in the air soon:
“Seasonal retail opportunities” are now available in the gift shop. Only 76 days to go.
Duxford Wednesday 8th October:
Once again, Sally B chose a rainy and murky morning to start her hibernation. For the next six months or so, she will undergo checks and maintenance in Hangar 2.
Some of the aircraft displaced during the move:
Some brief sunshine:
Duxford Tuesday 7th October:
Despite the strong winds, there were a few Spitfire sightings today. The Boultbee Academy’s MJ627 departed to Goodwood:
ARCO’s PV202 has lost her D-Day stripes, worn since May:
The BBMF’s PR.XIX PS915 arrived by road for ARCo:
Star visitor was this French Air Force Super Puma:
There’s another car auction tomorrow, I rather fancy this 1958 Jaguar XK-150 (No reserve) (EDIT- Sold for £45,360):
Duxford Friday 3rd October:
Today’s busy Spitfire was HAC’s BM597, also flying was Nord 1002 G-ATBG/NJ+C11:
Duxford Wednesday 1st October:
It was another very busy day at Duxford, with Spitfire ML407 particularly active:
TD314 didn’t fly again today, and is now resident in Hangar 3 with Tr.9 PV202:
A visiting Tutor hangared for repair:
A Dutch Twin Star:
Another visitor was this Titan T-51 Mustang, in the markings of Wormingford based ‘The Millie G’, the 55th FG mount of Maj Edward Giller:
I’m not sure if this is a resident or not. It emerged from the ARCo buildings and was heading for Airspace:
Old Warden Tuesday 30th September:
The final Old Warden airshow of 2014 is coming up on Sunday, with a ‘Race Day’ theme. The display line-up is:
Hawker Hunter T7
Fauvel Glider
Mew Gull replica
Mew Gull and Vans RV7 (both Cape record holders)
North American Mustang
Spartan Executive
McRobertson – DH88 Comet, Miles Hawk, DH Puss Moth, Desoutter 1, DH Rapide and Miles Falcon
Lympne trials – ANEC, Hawker Cygnet and English Electric Wren (poss with large scale model Wren)
F1 Racer Demo – Cassutt, Cosmic Wind (Ballerina), Midget Mustang and Taylor Titch
Gloster Gladiator, Westland Lysander, Hawker Sea Hurricane and Avro 19 Anson
Eon Primary
Mock Air Race – Miles Hawk Speed Six, Miles Falcon, Miles Whitney Straight, Miles Magister, Comper Swift, Chiltons X 2 and DH60X
Zivko Edge 540
Bristol M1C and RAF SE5a
DH Vampire
Edwardians – weather permitting
Maybe the Boxkite and Avro Triplane will re-enact part of the Magnificent London-Paris race of 1964!
Two of the highlights were stabled this morning:
I was also treated to a Camel update this morning. The flying surfaces are now being covered, here are the elevator, fin and rudder:
Another lucky encounter led to an invitation to see Old Warden from the air:
Many, many thanks to PH for a remarkable trip.
Duxford Sunday 28th September:
A very busy day again, Spitfires MH434 and ML407 were both active. Some lucky corporate guests were being flown in microlight, helicopter and aerobatic aircraft. Among the visitors were Tiger Moth G-ANNK/T7290 and L-4 N61787/330426 ‘Rosie The Rocketeer’, both of which had featured at the Bottisham Museum event:
A great event, there’s amazing progress already on the new site. Lots of people visiting, highlight was obviously an appearance by ‘Janie’. I’m sure there will be better pictures, but for now:
Duxford Monday 22nd September:
Another Spitfire Monday today. First out was PT462 returning to base, then a sortie from TFC’s FR.XIVe. HAC’s BM597 was in the circuit when I left.
Among today’s visitors were a pair of French Air Force TBM700s:
Many thanks, yet again, to TT and crew.
Duxford Friday 19th September:
There was a crowded flightline this morning, but in the end only Spitfire PV202 and Catalina G-PBYA departed for airshow duties abroad:
The only other photo opportunity came from the HAC Hurricane:
Having just recovered from last weekend’s activity, Duxford is now bracing itself for Sunday’s Showbus event. Not all admission concessions are valid.
Duxford Wednesday 17th September:
The arrival of the Boultbee Spitfire Tr.9 SM520 gave the sight of three two-seaters parked at ARCo:
A series of engine runs by TFC included the Hawker Nimrod, which is due to fly at Old Warden on Saturday evening:
Talking of airshows, IWM have confirmed next years dates. May 23/24 is the VE Day Anniversary Air Show, and September 12/13 is the Battle Of Britain Anniversary Air Show. No October event. TFC have already announced the Flying Legends dates:
And finally, to prove it’s not all rainbows unicorns and butterflies, I’d like to nominate this as the UK’s shabbiest museum entrance:
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