Indeed… i have many a race program in the loft from Duxford promoting drag racing for cars and bikes in the 1960’s. Its one of the things that helped keep the place alive.!

I’m not sure either Johnnie.. Whitley or Wellington were just a wild stab in the dark.

I live overlooking the eastern end of Dx airfield and have the pleasure of seeing many a Tiger Moth, Rapide, Spitfire etc come virtually over the top of my house before turning finals. Everyone living in my road and the adjoining farmer have no problem with the airfield or its activities, including the said F1 demo. It was after all only one day, and whilst was very loud especially with the wind blowing in the direction of the village i think most people just accept it. It was after all far far quieter than the BAE Typhoon that diplayed previously.. so lets not get too hot under the collar.
There will always be those that don’t like what goes on there, but then again how many were actually born there (like me), or have lived in the village before flying started… in 1919.!!

If it generates positive interest or income to Duxford airfield then best of luck i say.!:)

I agree about the VC10 making more passes, but in this day and age i’m just grateful to see one in the air.. especially at Dx. Here’s a pic of her on “finals” on sunday.. taken from my bedroom window. Sorry its a bit small (the pic.. not me).:p

Not quite sure what happened to the Sabre. On friday while preparing for what i presume was a practice display she aborted her take off part way along the runway and taxied back in. Hope its just a minor gremlin.

At a time when our own MP’s are busy with there noses in our troughs, it is so nice to hear for once of someone giving generously rather than taking. Many thanks Mr Ashby.:)

In my experience most arrivals/practices at Dx take place on the friday.. especially those from the services.

Guys its not all bad.. thankfully we still have Kennets Griffon Seafire. Now that is what you call different.!;)