Duxford Spring Air Show 26 May 2013

[Pen Pusher]

Spare one

Brian

[F-86]

Spare one

Brian

Nice try but I don't think I can let you have that. It will be parked at wherever they operate from.

[The Dudster]

The Dudster

Last update was dated 18 April, this one is dated 23 April.

Which date can you see?

C-47 Skytrain x2 - Dakota Heritage/Aces High
Swordfish - Royal Navy Historic Flight, RNAS Yeovilton
Hunter - TBC

Just spotted there are 3x L-4 Cubs now.

Brian

Hi Brian just looked at the link again and its showing 18th April so to double check logged onto the IWM Duxford site and its showing 18th April too did refresh etc etc and still comes up with 18th sorry

[Pen Pusher]

Strange, just checked the web page and it shows 23 Apr. If you refreshed the IWM web page then I'm out of ideas.

Brian

[The Dudster]

Strange, just checked the web page and it shows 23 Apr. If you refreshed the IWM web page then I'm out of ideas.

Brian

Ile just keep an eye on it and watch here, but ile be going anyway. My dads coming to as according to him at 85 he got a ride in a B17 when he was evacuated to Norfolk in 1942/43 he dont say much but i do no that when he left school at 14 he worked on bombed buildings back in London on something called Heavy Rescue squad i think it was rescuing people trapped but am happy to be corrected because he wont talk about it really

chris

[Tommy]

Princess Liz appears to have arrived in a container today.

http://globalaviationresource.com/v2/20 ... urce=pubv1

Indeed, ‘Princess Elizabeth’ arrived by crate at Duxford on the morning of 29 April 2013 and re-assembly should begin in mid-May.

[Pen Pusher]

Princess Liz appears to have arrived in a container today.

http://globalaviationresource.com/v2/20 ... urce=pubv1

Indeed, ‘Princess Elizabeth’ arrived by crate at Duxford on the morning of 29 April 2013 and re-assembly should begin in mid-May.

There's a photo of said container in This Thread

Brian

[LN Strike Eagle]

Latest press release for this show states that the Hurricane is also getting new markings.

Spring Air Show flies the stars and stripes
Remembering the Mighty Eighth and the aircraft that flew for the USA

The Spring Air Show, on Sunday 26 May, commemorates the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the 78th Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) at RAF Duxford in spectacular ‘stars and stripes’ style.

The first-ever display by the Eagle Squadron forms the centrepiece of a flying programme which showcases the legendary aircraft flown by American airmen during the Second World War.

The Eagle Squadron is a historic four-ship display comprising a Hawker Hurricane X , Supermarine Spitfire Mk I, Republic P-47G Thunderbolt and the North American P-51C Mustang Princess Elizabeth. Princess Elizabeth has been shipped over from the USA specifically for the Spring Air Show. The Hurricane and Spitfire have received new paint schemes especially for this display.

The Eagle Squadron will open the flying display in grand style, flying in four-ship formation, as pairs and also in an evocative display alongside B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B. This will be the first time since the Second World War that a ‘razorback’-configured P-47 Thunderbolt and a P-51 Mustang have flown together in the United Kingdom.

The Fighter Collection’s TF-51 Mustang Miss Velma and the Old Flying Machine Company’s P-51 Mustang Ferocious Frankie represent the Mustangs that were flown from RAF Duxford and USAAF fighter stations across Great Britain during the latter half of the Second World War, on bomber escort and ground-strafing missions.

The only remaining airworthy survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack on 7 December 1941, The Fighter Collection’s Curtiss P-40B Warhawk is also the oldest aircraft of its type in the world. It served with the 19th Pursuit Squadron of the 18th Pursuit Group of the United States Army Air Corps at Wheeler Field, Hawaii.

The Fighter Collection’s Merlin-engine Curtiss P-40F Warhawk is one of only two airworthy examples of this variant in the world. Its Second World War service career remains a mystery, but today it wears the markings of Lee’s Hope, flown by Lieutenant Robert J Duffield of the 85th Fighter Squadron, 79th Fighter Group, who flew from Capodichino airfield, southern Italy, in 1944.

Two Piper L-4 Cubs, owned by Robin Roberts and Frazer Blades, will also perform flying displays. The L-4 Cub, also known inmilitary service as the Grasshopper, was used for reconnaissance, transporting supplies, artillery-spotting duties and evacuating injured soldiers. During the D-Day invasion, it offered an ideal aerial vantage point for spotting German tanks lying in wait along the hedge-covered edges of the invasion beaches.

The Westland Lysander, owned by the Shuttleworth Collection, is probably best known as a special operations aircraft, used to drop intelligence agents into enemy territory under the cover of darkness. It was also used by the United States Army Air Forces as a target tug aircraft.

The Spring Air Show sees two North American Harvards, owned by The Fighter Collection and Aircraft Restoration Company, perform flying displays. The Harvard was the United States Army Air Forces’ trainer aircraft of choice and every pilot would have flown one before moving onto more powerful fighter aircraft such as the Thunderbolt or the Mustang.

D & M Miller’s de Havilland Dragon Rapide represents the Dragon Rapides that were loaned by the RAF to the USAAF Eighth Air Force Command as light transport aircraft. They operated as freight and personnel transport, often carrying ferry pilots to and from American air bases in East Anglia.

Golden Apple’s Stearman is a pristine example of the aircraft that was the primary trainer for American airmen during the Second World War.

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain was vital to the success of many Allied campaigns. C-47 units of the 9th Air Force, also based in Britain, supported the D-Day and Arnhem landings and the aircraft played a major role in the Berlin airlift. Two D-Day veteran C-47 Skytrains, owned by Dakota Heritage and Aces High, will perform displays at the Spring Air Show.

Presenting a powerful and high-performance spectacle is the North American F-86 Sabre operated by Golden Apple Operations. This Sabre is believed to be the world’s oldest flying jet. F-86 Sabres took part in the Korean War and were the natural successor to the P-51 Mustang as agile and highly-effective fighter aircraft. A number of United States Air Force F-86 units were based in East Anglia during the Cold War.

Also performing at the Spring Air Show will be Supermarine Spitfire IXT owned by Air Leasing, Aircraft Restoration Company’s Hispano HA-1112 MIL Buchon, the Royal Navy Historic Flight Fairey Swordfish, the rip-roaring Hawker Hunter, the iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Avro Lancaster, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire and the gravity-defying Breitling Wingwalkers.

Closing the Spring Air Show in classic British style is the world-renowned the Red Arrows, in its 49th display season.

Join us for a superb day at the Spring Air Show, where we commemorate Anglo-American relations in a fabulous flying programme which presents some never-seen-before flying moments!

Purchase your tickets for the Spring Air Show by Monday 13 May at our advance booking rate and enjoy 10% off our ‘on the day’ ticket prices. Also, one free child ticket is available with every adult or senior ticket purchased in advance.

[LN Strike Eagle]

First-ever display by the Eagle Squadron opens the Spring Air Show

The Spring Air Show (Sunday 26 May) commences its flying programme in superb style with the first-ever display of the Eagle Squadron, a historic four-ship comprising a Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and North American P-51 Mustang.

P-51C Mustang Princess Elizabeth was shipped over from the USA specifically for the Spring Air Show. The Hurricane and Spitfire have received new paint schemes especially for this display.

The Eagle Squadron will fly in four-ship formation, as pairs and also in an evocative display alongside B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B.

The four aircraft comprising the Eagle Squadron represent the history of American pilots serving in Europe during the Second World War. Spitfires and Hurricanes were flown by American volunteers in the Royal Air Force prior to the United States officially entering the war. Soon, these American recruits were formed into their own squadrons within the RAF, known as Eagle Squadrons. The display is named in their honour, with the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang representing the massive effort by the United States Army Air Forces during the latter half of the conflict.

The aircraft will be piloted by Dan Friedkin, Ed Shipley, Steve Hinton and Paul Bonhomme. Americans Dan, Ed and Steve are best known as the Bremont Horsemen Flight Team and have performed spectacular P-51 Mustang displays at the Flying Legends Air Show and at events around the globe. Paul Bonhomme is a Red Bull Air Race pilot and has displayed historic aircraft at over 700 air shows to date.

Eagle Squadron lead Dan Friedkin has worked closely with aviation photographer and historian John Dibbs to develop and manage the concept. Dan said “It is a great honour to present the Eagle Squadron, a vivid aerial tribute to the 70th anniversary of American involvement in the Second World War. We look forward to debuting this tribute, flying in the vintage fighters which once soared over Europe, in memory of the brave aces who piloted them and the greater Anglo-American air power alliance.”

The Spring Air Show takes place on the 70th anniversary of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting RAF Duxford to welcome the 78th Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces to Great Britain.

From its arrival at RAF Duxford in April 1943, the 78th Fighter Group flew P-47 Thunderbolts on bomber escort duty, switching to P-51 Mustangs in December 1944.

Richard Ashton, Director of IWM Duxford, said “I'm thrilled that the Eagle Squadron will be presenting its debut flying display as the centrepiece of our flying programme at the Spring Air Show. The Eagle Squadron represents, in one flying display, Duxford’s Second World War American air force history, from the Eagle Squadron volunteers flying Spitfires and Hurricanes with the RAF, to the 78th Fighter Group flying Thunderbolts and Mustangs.”

Each Eagle Squadron aircraft features the paint scheme and markings of American pilots whose inspiring wartime stories stand the test of time.

- Hawker Hurricane AE977 G-CGTK has been painted as P3886 for the show, with coding UF-K, representing a Hurricane of No.601 (County of London) Squadron. P3886 was flown by Americans William M L Fiske III and Carl R Davis.

- Supermarine Spitfire MkIa AR213 G-AIST was one of the last Mark I Spitfires constructed. For the Eagle Squadron display, it is painted in the markings of Pilot Officer William R Dunn of No.71 (Eagle) Squadron, RAF Voluntary Reserve.

- Republic P-47G Thunderbolt G-CDVX, built under license by Curtiss, is one of only two airworthy Razorback Thunderbolts in the world. It is painted to represent SNAFU, the aircraft flown by 1st Lieutenant Severino B Calderon of the 84th Fighter Squadron, part of the 78th Fighter Group based at RAF Duxford.

- P-51C Mustang Princess Elizabeth N487FS was shipped over from the USA specifically to take part in the Eagle Squadron display. The aircraft is painted in the markings of the original P-51 Mustang Princess Elizabeth, flown by 1st Lieutenant William T Whisner of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces, at the time of the D-Day invasion.

[rdchawk]

Looking forward to the show immensely and the eagle squadron it'll be like the good old Brietling fighters display.

[stuart n]

The Hurricane was rolled out at Biggin Hilll a couple of weeks back:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=385348858239527&set=a.195529970554751.41221.189029544538127&type=1&theater

[PeterR]

Any news which Hunter it'll be? I'm presuming Miss Demeanour?

[Pen Pusher]

Isn't there a Hunter at North Weald?.

Brian

[PeterR]

I believe WV372 (Hunter T7 - 2 Squadron Markings) moved to North Weald, but I'm not sure if it's flown since or any of it's pilots have a PDA?

Another possible candidate is G-FFOX, now based at Cranwell...?

[DeanW]

There are two Hunters at North Weald, but only WV372 (G-BXFI) is currently airworthy. Not sure if it'll be on the display circuit though!

[LN Strike Eagle]

I believe there are two Hunters at North Weald now. Not sure what their status is though.

[jimbob1194]

Great to see Princess Elizabeth being reassembled today.

More information can be found here!

http://globalaviationresource.com/v2/2013/05/10/remembering-the-mighty-eighth-pt-2-p-51c-mustang-princess-elizabeth-reassembled-at-duxford/

James

[UK Airshow Review]

More photos here from our own Brian Marshall:

http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=51444

[138EAW]

Red Arrows shown as listed for this one.

Surely the Red Arrows will only do a flypast? Or are they transiting back from France and going straight into a display? Hopefully the dreaded British weather might settle down in the next week

[Kieran]

Ferocious Frankie has been taken off the list.

[yannyfoxx]

Ferocious Frankie has been taken off the list.

Where has that information come from? The IWM Duxford participation list is still showing the 23rd April update.

[LN Strike Eagle]

Ferocious Frankie has been taken off the list.

Where has that information come from? The IWM Duxford participation list is still showing the 23rd April update.

Latest update on the PDF list is 13th May.

[PeterR]

And they still don't know where the Hunter is coming from....?

[Pen Pusher]

Ferocious Frankie has been taken off the list.

Frankie yesterday and today and possibly for next week as well.



Brian

[bowler]

Do IWM say anything about sourcing another Mustang?

Fingers crossed Frankie is in the air for Legends.