Duxford Tuesday 29th April (Part 2):
The OFMC Spitfire MH434 waited until 1700 before making her 2014 debut. Sadly there were few visitors left to witness the brilliant display on her return:
Terence was busy shuffling Spitfires again:
Elsewhere, a welcome sight as BE.2c 2699 is now being fully rigged in Hangar 5:
More entertainment was provided by RV-8 G-HILZ:
Duxford Tuesday 29th April (Part 1 of 2):
This morning was too murky for any flying, but a group of 16 visiting MGs was parked on the hangar base for inspection. Among the radiator mascots was this beautiful model:
After lunch, the weather cleared a little, allowing two sorties from the TFC Harvard:
To allow the Harvard’s move, the TFC Hawk 75 was also briefly outside. Notice the P-40B in the background:
The next act was courtesy Spitfire Tr.9 SM520, removed from Hangar 3 and out for two training sorties:
Not a huge turn-out at today’s fly-in, but plenty of Gnat activity kept us entertained. Many thanks to the usual suspects for their help.
Duxford Saturday 26th April:
Nothing much to report except the return of the Boultbee Texan to Goodwood:
And Ice Cold Katy is back:
Duxford Wednesday 23rd April:
As usual, after Pen Pusher’s departure, we were treated to the real highlight of the day. Out came the HAC Hurricane and the Boultbee Spitfire Tr.9 to allow a sortie from the HAC Spitfire LF.Vb BM597. I think the pictures speak for themselves:
If anyone is considering a visit to Duxford tomorrow, how about a 1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II. Lot No.1, and no reserve!
Duxford Tuesday 22nd April:
Just to confirm, SM845 was gone for more than 4 hours yesterday, so would have landed away.
Not much activity today, unless you count a new Messerschmitt. Guide price £16-18K:
Part of Thursday’s Classic Car Auction:
My personal choice (an upgraded 1959 Jaguar Mk.IX for £12-14K):
Duxford Monday 21st April:
After a murky morning, marked only by the departure of Spitfire SM845, we were treated to a busy afternoon. The returning Spitfire was first:
Shortly after SM845 had parked, Venom G-DHVM / WR470 turned up for a wonderful practice display:
Extra EA330LT G-ROOG made a brief appearance. A brand new aeroplane, only registered on the 8th of this month:
The military participation in this afternoon’s entertainment was provided by a pair of Sea Kings:
One of very few visitors today:
A very shiny Harvard left Hangar 3, allowing a look at the OFMC Spitfire and Mustang:
Hangar 5 hasn’t featured recently, so here are two combat aircraft separated by 60 years:
Finally, last week’s Red-Legged Partridge was well received, so here’s a Grey Partridge who ran past this afternoon:
Duxford Saturday 19th April:
Today was a biplane day, with two Dragon Rapides, Hornet and Tiger Moth all active, plus the Trig Aerobatic Team and their Pitts.
Duxford Friday 18th April,
Taking up the story, the arriving Spitfire was ML407. During a quick turnround and a later return for fuel, we were privileged to have 4 two-seaters at Duxford at the same time, three of which (I was reminded) were ex Irish Air Corps.
On the subject of Spitfires, N3200 is probably in the best position yet for photos in Hangar 3. Hopefully she will remain on show to visitors over the holiday weekend:
Also still hangared is Miss Pick Up. Perhaps you can spot an important missing part ( I only noticed recently ):
The usual polished aerobatic routine from PK and his Cosmic Wind was watched by a large Easter audience:
Another look at the visiting Pitts:
I was flying the Classic Wings Tiger on Wed. Nice picture Brian. I did wave DCW …
Sorry Brian, didn’t recognise you!
Duxford Tuesday 5th April:
There was some spectacular flying above Duxford today, though it was missed by most visitors. A lone raider appeared from the East, on patrol looking for targets of opportunity:
A local defender was quickly scrambled:
A long tail chase followed:
After some close combat, the fight was broken off with no damage, though the defender can claim one enemy driven off:
Duxford Tuesday 15th April:
There was little happening at Duxford today until the move of Buchon G-AWHE from Hangar 3 to ARCo. Displaced during the move were Spitfire N3200, and Texan G-TEXN with Spitfire SM520 at the Eastern apron:
A few pictures from Hangar 2. You know what they are !
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Sally B has her cowlings back, she should be out and about in a week or two:
In Hangar 5, the IWM Mustang continues to reveal fascinating detail. I’ve never seen this view of a Mustang with tanks removed:
The F-15 is showing the Eagle head from her days with the 33rd TFW at Eglin:
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