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Brian

Slightly off topic I guess, but then, maybe not . . .

See here.

Historic aircraft connection? Almost zero except . . . what will happen to PR.9 XH170 that’s Wyton’s Gate Guard?

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And where does it say Wyton is closing? I work at Wyton, so far.

Brampton is closing and moving to Wyton.

Brian

It would be interesting to know when the people who are moaning and complaining on this forum about Duxford, last visited Duxford?.

On all the visits I have had to Duxford this year, and that is 18 times now, I have always been impressed with what I have seen, aircraft being moved around, testflights etc, and I for one am extremely grateful for what is at Duxford both from the IWM and the private companies.

Brian

..but then again there are people elsewhere on here who don’t like aircraft being towed, ruins their pictures apparently

I never said that Roobarb. 😀 😀 😀 besides I prefer them being towed as I can get close up and get some decent photos as I dont have a long lens 😉

Brian

Without wanting to start a fight, I think that it looks quite good. It displays the aircraft in such a way that you can proberbly see more of them than the “normal” eye level view. I do agree that the traditional way of hanging aircraft just gives you a view of the belly but at different angles and levels it will give you a better view.
As for aircraft not being pieces of art, I would class them more a piece of art than an un-made bed or a pickled sheep.

Rgds Cking

I basically agree with Cking but will reserve judgement untill I see it in on site. Didn’t Lightnings tend to go balistic after they took off????

Brian

The aircraft were started to be turned around at 2 o’clock and are all facing the crowd line. Apart from the Anson, I was told they would remain that way over the weekend. Well done to the IWM and the tug driver who had problems trying to push the Lanc. I will post some pictures later when I have had something to eat.

Brian 😀

Some people are never satisfied. I can’t get to Duxford to see this all first hand but I certainly got very warm fuzzies just looking at the pics posted here.

A once in a lifetime shot – fan-bloody-tastic!

Roy.

I CAN get to Duxford.

What are the Public Relations Department at Duxford for if something like this is going to take place and it is Not advertised? It’s not as if they don’t have a web site or other outlets, like Forums, to make the information available.

Brian