G-BUCK went down after departing Duxford. The pilot managed to safely land in a field near Puckeridge between Luton and Stansted. From what I heard there was black smoke and a lot of oil thrown onto the windscreen so the engine was deffinately not in good shape. I believe its now back at Waltham, although in a few more pieces than when it set off.

Alan, I think the Brussard was parked up at White Waltham when I poped in for the BoB flypast, nice aeroplane.

I though it was the waltham based Brussard for a moment but I think its just a similar paint scheme. In a ll my years at waltham I dont think I’ve seen the based Brussard move. Quite an elusive creature. Sometimes its there, other times it isn’t.

Somewhat related, but somewhat not as well, the BBMF Red Section diverted into Waltham after being blocked out of Northolt due to a large curtain of rain. The Section comprised of four Spits and two Hurricanes. Here’s my take on the aftermath;

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Does anyone know why Duxford aren’t accepting any visiting GA aircraft for the Airshow on Sat-Sunday?