Duxford Autumn Air Show

[Muppet]

My original plan was to do the Hangars and catch some arrivals on Saturday, B&B the night and then Airshow on the Sunday so I can get a nice good spot early on and pitch up my windbreak and step ladders Just kidding.

I think I might have to squish it all in on the Sunday though and pray I can still find a spot near the front after some hangar touring.

Anyone know of a reasonably priced B&B, it'll be way to cold to camp and the cheapest B&B I found was £59 a night which is Travel Lodge at Abington

If we hadn't been away that weekend u cuda stopped @ ours

[Thumper]

LOL @ Aceyone, cheeky beggar

Thanks for the sentiment Muppet, theres always next year

Great list, thanks for the update Pen Pusher. I don't suppose you know what Mustangs will be flying? I've really missed seeing Big Beautiful Doll this year! Looking forward to seeing confirmation of the Sabre and Typhoon but so far the F-16, Sally B, Mustangs and a real favourite for me the Catalina has secured it for me so I bought my tickets online tonight, looking forward to this so much!

[itfcscott]

List from Flightline with operators:

Supermarine Spitfire IXT (F) Carolyn Grace

Hawker Hurricane XII (F) HAC/Anna Walker

Supermarine Spitfire IX (F) OFMC

North American P-51D Mustang (F) OFMC)

De Havilland Dragon Rapide (F) DH Support

Douglas DC-3 Dakota (F) Dakota Heritage

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress (F) Sally-B

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina (F)

Hawker Sea Fury T20 (F) TFC

North American T-28 Fennec (F) Radial Revelations

North American T-28 Fennec (F) Simon Howell

Royal Air Force
BAE Systems Hawk T1 (F) 208(R) Solo
Beechcraft King Air B200 (F)

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Supermarine Spitfire (F)

Royal Navy

Royal Navy Historic Flight - Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 (F)

Belgian Air Component

Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon (F)

[Danny]

Belgian F-16.

[PhilW]

Royal Navy Historic Flight - Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 (F)

[Thumper]

Any news on statics yet and if anything thats not based at Dx will be flying in for a static display?

Quick question too... when was the last time (if ever) a Harrier came to Duxford? I think one should magically appear

[Seamus]

Quick question too... when was the last time (if ever) a Harrier came to Duxford? I think one should magically appear

2005- the Royal Navy sent a Sea Harrier FA.2 to the May VE Day Display. The 2004 Autumn Display will have been the last appearance by an RAF Harrier I believe

[jimbob1194]

Any news on statics yet and if anything thats not based at Dx will be flying in for a static display?

Quick question too... when was the last time (if ever) a Harrier came to Duxford? I think one should magically appear

Good question, i believe it was either 2005 or 2006. I remember them when they use to take two harriers to DX for the air shows They even had Sea Harriers & the R.A.F harriers together once at DX.

James

[jaguarfarewellday]

Quick question too... when was the last time (if ever) a Harrier came to Duxford? I think one should magically appear

2005- the Royal Navy sent a Sea Harrier FA.2 to the May VE Day Display. The 2004 Autumn Display will have been the last appearance by an RAF Harrier I believe

raf gr9 in 2010 ?

[jaguarfarewellday]

My original plan was to do the Hangars and catch some arrivals on Saturday, B&B the night and then Airshow on the Sunday so I can get a nice good spot early on and pitch up my windbreak and step ladders Just kidding.

I think I might have to squish it all in on the Sunday though and pray I can still find a spot near the front after some hangar touring.

Anyone know of a reasonably priced B&B, it'll be way to cold to camp and the cheapest B&B I found was £59 a night which is Travel Lodge at Abington

If we hadn't been away that weekend u cuda stopped @ ours

travelodge £20/30 a night ?. they have a special deal if you book one month early mate. try them out

[Thumper]

Jaguar... I used to work for Premier Inn, trust me, they have "event pricing" so you will never get a Travel Lodge or Premier Inn for less than £60 when a special event nearby is on... hence 2 months in advance the Travel Lodge at Abington is £59 a night.

Thanks for the info about the Harriers at Dux! It would be great to see one at Duxford, next year maybe 2 Harriers... 4 Harriers... stop it I won't sleep!!

[wv383]

Doesn't always happen as I've managed to get in at the Swavesey Travel Lodge on their £29 a night advance deals when a show is on. You just need to catch the booking times right.

However, for the Autumn Show, I've managed to get a deal at the Days Inn at Cambridge Services - only 20 mins from the gate at DX - for £69 for two nights inc continental b&b, so £35 each for the two if us!

[Muppet]

Jaguar... I used to work for Premier Inn, trust me, they have "event pricing" so you will never get a Travel Lodge or Premier Inn for less than £60 when a special event nearby is on... hence 2 months in advance the Travel Lodge at Abington is £59 a night.

Thanks for the info about the Harriers at Dux! It would be great to see one at Duxford, next year maybe 2 Harriers... 4 Harriers... stop it I won't sleep!!

Can't wait either!

[Thumper]

Thanks for the tip MV, will remember Days Inn for the future

I'm off to dream about Harriers and F-16's and Mustangs and Sabres now

[CH2]

Quick question too... when was the last time (if ever) a Harrier came to Duxford? I think one should magically appear

2005- the Royal Navy sent a Sea Harrier FA.2 to the May VE Day Display. The 2004 Autumn Display will have been the last appearance by an RAF Harrier I believe

raf gr9 in 2010 ?

Just going back 2004, 899 sent two SHAR's one of which flew off in the Morning, reappearing in the evening, still don't know why, as they gave no air display.

[MicrolightDriver]

Belgian F-16.

Is that confirmed? Doesn't appear to be present on Duxford's own listing as yet?

[Chrisse]

Spoke with the Belgian F-16 crew today and they said they're coming. Good enough for me

[neilos]

Anyone know of a reasonably priced B&B, it'll be way to cold to camp and the cheapest B&B I found was £59 a night which is Travel Lodge at Abington

There is now a Premier Inn in North Cambridge, literally about 5/10mins from the Histon junction off the A14. It's only been open about 14weeks.

Thats probably about 20mins from DX. Might be worth a try.

[Thumper]

Thanks Neilos, it's £70 a night the Premier Inn off the A14 whch is a little out of my league, B&Bs have gone up a lot in price since I last stayed at one!

[jimbob1194]

Hi Thumper,, I have been reading all the info about areas for you on this forum and i keep thinking to myself i wish i could help, i would let you stay at mine in the village of Over in Cambridgeshire LOL, but there is no room, sorry. Anyway as I know Duxford well and from reading flypast it came to me about a small B&B at the village of Ickleton 3 Miles from Duxford, here is the link http://www.newinnhouse.co.uk/ I'm sorry if it has come up before on here though i thought it would be of interest to you. It will tell you the prices of the rooms depending on how many people you have with you.

Fingers cross you make it to Duxford for the closing display of the year.

James

[Thumper]

Thank you Jim that was very helpful of you. Unfortunately they are fully booked and the 2 numbers the gentleman gave me are also fully booked

Don't worry I'll be there even if I have to buy an arctic sleeping bag and go back to Apple Acre Farm campsite, failing that I'll just have to toughen up and tackle the motorbike journey in a day and back, rest assured I'll be there tho!

[jimbob1194]

Thumper what about the Menzi Hotel at Bar Hill Cambridgeshire

James

[wv383]

I have stayed at New Inn House but not on a show weekend. Very welcoming indeed and excellent breakfasts. The twin bed room is very small and the beds are of the guestbed type rather than proper full size singles. Neither room is en suite and the bathroom is downstairs. Fantastic pub a few minutes walk away and serves excellent food, wonderful proper beer (ie real ale!) and the best selection of malts I've found anywhere! However, New Inn House is pretty well booked up a year or more in advance as they have regulars that stay every year for shows.

Not heard of the Menzi. Will look that up for future use.

[Muppet]

Thank you Jim that was very helpful of you. Unfortunately they are fully booked and the 2 numbers the gentleman gave me are also fully booked

Don't worry I'll be there even if I have to buy an arctic sleeping bag and go back to Apple Acre Farm campsite, failing that I'll just have to toughen up and tackle the motorbike journey in a day and back, rest assured I'll be there tho!

Cambridge Motel on the A10? 01763 260414

[Thumper]

Menzie's Hotel is fully booked and is £83.95 I'll sort something this week anyway