For anybody that is going to be visiting Coningsby whilst the CWH Lancaster is present you should make note of the following which has just been put out by the local council.
The dates mentioned are the projected ones and are subject to change as per the note that says ‘Restrictions to be implemented as & when required during this period’
Hope this is of some use to those planning to visit so that you don’t get a surprise when you turn up and find that you can’t park next to the airfield, or anywhere within 1/2 a mile for that matter by the looks of it.

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTION: Coningsby

Please note it will be necessary to impose a temporary restriction to all vehicular traffic on the road(s) detailed below.
Adequate arrangements will be made to enable pedestrians to access premises in the affected area while the event takes place.

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Event at RAF Coningsby
LOCATION & NATURE OF RESTRICTION:
Road Closure Order in place on:
Dogdyke Road/Coningsby Road (Old Boston Road to New York Road)

No Waiting/No Loading At Any Time Order in place on:
Silver Street
New York Road/Dogdyke Road (Coningsby Road to B1192 Langrick Road)
Old Boston Road
B1192 Langrick Road (Leagate Road/Langrick Road to Reedham Lane)

30mph Speed Limit in place on:
B1192 Langrick Road (Leagate Road/Langrick Road to Reedham Lane)

PERIOD OF RESTRICTION:
8/8/2014, 12/8/2014, 13/8/2014, 14/8/2014, 21/8/2014 &22/9/2014
(Restrictions to be implemented as & when required during this period)

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE:
Local diversion routes & access arrangements will be signposted.

Whilst I understand and agree with the safety aspect of the road closure plans. I can not understand why alternative car parking can not to arranged with the support of local landowners, thus allowing both a road closure, thus public safety and the oppertunity to see this special event. Better still get your tickets to the many events when both Lancasters will fly together.

Thanks ErrolC just read that myself excellent news !!!

I wonder what would happen if Farmer Giles said righto you can stand in my field but its £40 quid for the privilege, No ticket no entry ! how many would then go to the other side and pay £34 quid

Yes. If the photographic opertunities were better from outside side, which for much of the day at Duxford they are. I have both paid to go inside and spent time outside the fence. both have merits.

“Special” Zimbabwean marking on pre-delivery Hawk :

Nothing to do with pre delivery markings. This RAF Hawk T1 was painted, along with a dozen others, to represent the countries then flying the Hawk, think it was Farnborough 2004, probably to celebrate the thirty anniversary of Hawks first flight

Two things, could the MODs or OP change the thread title .

Second would it not be great to have XX154 repainted in its original red / white colour scheme ? Whilst I know that Hawk is still operational, flying what ever trails are required, a change of colour scheme would be no harm, OK there is a cost but some times it is worth it, and I expect BAe have made a healthy profit from the type anyway.

I doubt many forty year old prototypes are still out here earning their keep ?

What an amazing collection of images. You are indeed very lucky to be able to spend your days at Duxford. However I do not expect I am alone in wishing the IWM would issue advance notice of such a hangar change around. I would have been more than happy to pay the entrance fee and a little extra to photograph Meteor, Hunter, Bristol Fighter, ect all outside.