Duxford Tuesday 23rd April (Part 3 of 4):
Just a few of today’s interesting visitors:
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Duxford Tuesday 23rd April (Part 4 of 4):
Some of today’s other activity:
The TFC P-40B was out for some exercise:
The TFC Nimrod I continues to get some attention:
A recent arrival in Hangar 3 is this spectacular Packard V-1650, rebuilt and due to be installed in ‘Ferocious Frankie’:
In Airspace, the IWM Harrier GR.9A is being prepared for disassembly:
Harvard G-BGPB / 1747 training:
Nord 1002 G-ATBG on the move:
And of course, Herr Spink in his element. A wonderful end to a very long day:
Duxford Tuesday 23rd April (Part 2 of 4):
Last to move was the Ambassador. The short move from the hangar base to a spot nearest the Control Tower was straightforward, and she now takes pole position on Airliner Row.
Pause for a moment to consider what can be achieved with a small budget but huge volunteer effort. Well done again to DAS.
Duxford Tuesday 23rd April (Part 1 of 4):
Ho-hum, another one of those days at Duxford. Banging on the door to get in at 1000, thrown out at 1800, leaving with sunstroke and nearly hungry enough to eat at Macdonalds on the way home. 600 photos to sort through, so I’ll be posting for a while.
On arrival, the DAS Herald had already taken up temporary residence outside Hangar 3. She’s in much better condition than she looks, and sitting in the sunshine made a good subject:
The Herald’s move meant the Trident was in clear view for the first time in a while:
The Viscount, Britannia, VC-10 and Trident remain pretty much in their earlier positions:
Furthest to move was the BAC 1-11, from one end of the line to the other. I’m still not sure what colour to call it, I guess green will have to do:
On April 18th, Duxman wrote:
Looking back 20 years ago today saw BAF Viscount 806 G-AOYN visiting Duxford . Anyone have any more details ?
Duxford Monday 22nd April:
Steps are being taken to facilitate tomorrow’s DAS mega-shuffle:
Regrettably no seats on sale for the short trip planned:
Elsewhere at Duxford this morning:
Duxford Monday 22nd April:
A couple of early shots of Harrier and Strikemaster, both moved up to Aerospace this morning:
Duxford Sunday 21st April:
A notable visitor today was this 1935 vintage Hornet Moth G-ADKL. Based in France for many years, she now lives in East Anglia. Many thanks to MM for the photo opportunity.
Also having fun today were the crew of based Stearman G-RJAH, a little noisier than the Hornet Moth.
Duxford Saturday 20th April:
The display by Lee Proudfoot in the OFMC Spitfire MH434 was a show-stopper. One of the finest solo displays I’ve seen, and in wonderful sunshine. Too sunny in fact !!
I don’t have any good pics, so here’s twelve poor shots together. Sorry about poor stitching, but all hand-done on Windows without photoshop:
Duxford Thursday 18th April:
Apart from the French invasion there’s not much to report. The movement of barriers, fences and ground equipment around ‘Airliner Row’ suggests a big DAS Shuffle is coming up.
OK, just one heli-pic. I know they’re not historic (yet). More on Flickr:
And finally, the motoring news. Here is a beautiful machine which first saw the light of day in 1952. And next to it is a Bentley from the same year.
EDIT: Sold for £30,240… (The Bentley, not the Victor)
Duxford Monday/Tuesday 15/16th April (Catching Up)
A new exhibit for IWM arrived on Monday afternoon (15th) in the shape of Lynx AH.7 XZ194/V. There are not many details on the airframe yet, it is believed to have been recently retired from training duties at Middle Wallop. It first flew November 20th 1978.
By Tuesday morning, the helicopter was on show in Hangar 4:
Briefly outside in the sunshine on Tuesday was TFC Spitfire MV268:
Not featured recently, the IWM Spitfire I is presently on jacks with main gear removed:
Two very different aircraft training at Duxford on Tuesday:
Duxford Monday 15th April (again):
Plane Sailing’s Catalina had another engine test this morning, and just before 1500 made her first flight of the season:
A couple more pics of the Gladiator:
Lots more classic cars arrived for Wednesday’s auction:
Another arrival by road was Westland Lynx AH.7 XZ194/V, on delivery to IWM. Pictures tomorrow….
Duxford Monday 15th April:
The TFC Gladiator has just returned to Hangar 2. Some shots of this morning’s engine runs should appear on the TFC Diary pages shortly:
Duxford Sunday 14th April:
Plenty of warm sunshine, but the very strong crosswinds meant little flying. Only one sortie this morning, from Harvard G-BUKY:
The TFC Harvard looked ready to go, but was still waiting when I left at 1400:
Today marks a significant anniversary for the OFMC Spitfire MH434. On April 14th 1983, at the first Duxford Christies auction, she was up for sale. There could only be one winner (at only £260,000), and MH434 has been flying with OFMC for the last 30 years.
Talking of auctions, there’s another H&H event on Wednesday 17th and the first lot arrived this morning. A 1938 Leyland Cub FK6 Fire Engine originally delivered to the Somerset Fire Brigade, active til the eighties but apparently a recent ‘barn find’. Guide price is a mere £3,000 to £4,000 which sounds a snip considering most of the original equipment (including tin hats) is still in place. No MOT, though….
Another ‘time capsule’ in Hangar 5, with the V2 guidance systems on view. It seems strange to see plywood structure inside a space-age shape:
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