Historic aircraft at North Weald (Updated 4th September)
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Historic aircraft at North Weald (Updated 4th September)
Another day, another haul of vintage types at one of my favourite airfields. In no apparent order...
North American TF-51D Mustang 44-14561 (G-TFSI) - North Weald Heritage Aviation - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American B-25N Mitchell 44-29507 (PH-XXV) - Royal Netherlands Air Force Historical Flight - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American TF-51D Mustang 44-14561 (G-TFSI) - North Weald Heritage Aviation - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Kudos to the B-25 crew for allowing people up the access ladders to have a look around inside. Such a shame the BBMF can't do the same when they're stopping in Essex and allow people up close at North Weald rather than staying out of reach at commercial airports like Southend.
North American TF-51D Mustang 44-14561 (G-TFSI) - North Weald Heritage Aviation - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American B-25N Mitchell 44-29507 (PH-XXV) - Royal Netherlands Air Force Historical Flight - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American TF-51D Mustang 44-14561 (G-TFSI) - North Weald Heritage Aviation - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Kudos to the B-25 crew for allowing people up the access ladders to have a look around inside. Such a shame the BBMF can't do the same when they're stopping in Essex and allow people up close at North Weald rather than staying out of reach at commercial airports like Southend.
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Re: Historics at North Weald
Very nice pictures, on the viewing point BBMF, I guess they have to be so careful about security. Which is a shame.
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Very nice indeed. What a difference the sun makes!
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TKK 140 wrote:Very nice pictures, on the viewing point BBMF, I guess they have to be so careful about security. Which is a shame.
I don't follow.... Security for what? Their top secret aircraft from 70 years ago? Or their identities, when they're all on Twitter announcing where and when they'll be, in which aircraft and alongside countless selfies?
The BBMF are to inspire and educate. Far better to do it like this than sit behind security fencing at Southend.
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A few more from this this lunchtime.
P-51 was arriving back from Dunsfold just as we were entering the main gate so didn't get any of it taxying back, but it was parked nicely for pics whilst the P-40 was brought out of the hangar to spend the afternoon at East Kirkby.
Nice to meet 'MarkV' also.
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
May add some of the P-40 later.
P-51 was arriving back from Dunsfold just as we were entering the main gate so didn't get any of it taxying back, but it was parked nicely for pics whilst the P-40 was brought out of the hangar to spend the afternoon at East Kirkby.
Nice to meet 'MarkV' also.
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
May add some of the P-40 later.
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Re: Historics at North Weald (Updated 29th August)
Very nice shots and nice to meet you too
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Re: Historics at North Weald (Updated 29th August)
Cool set. Should be good times ahead for 'Weald with the new aircraft taking up residence.
I'm fairly certain the BBMF operate a strict overnight hangarage policy, hence their decision to use places like Southend on a semi-regular basis - I can't say that with authority though. I don't think there's space at NW at the moment to hangar them. They do visit public airfields though, such as White Waltham, depending on where they're displaying etc.
I'm fairly certain the BBMF operate a strict overnight hangarage policy, hence their decision to use places like Southend on a semi-regular basis - I can't say that with authority though. I don't think there's space at NW at the moment to hangar them. They do visit public airfields though, such as White Waltham, depending on where they're displaying etc.
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An excellent set, from one of the most interesting and accessible airfields in the country. The low shot to finish with the dandelions is POTW material.
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Thanks chaps. Some of the P-40 to round out the thread...
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk 43-5802 "Lulu Belle" (G-KITT) - Hangar 11 Collection, North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
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Re: Historic aircraft at North Weald (Updated 30th August)
Very nice shots - looks to be a hive of activity!
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OK, so I lied. Shoot me. Processed a few more from last Friday...
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Some pics of the Vampires parked up.
de Havilland Vampire T.55 LN-DHZ - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
de Havilland Vampire FB.6 SE-DXS - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
de Havilland Vampire T.55 LN-DHZ - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
de Havilland Vampire T.55 LN-DHZ - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
de Havilland Vampire FB.6 SE-DXS - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Can never get a good shot of the MiG-15, I find the light on it is always so contrasty and being parked where it is, it's difficult to get a clean photo anyway.
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Hope to see this fly a few times before the year is out, as it's due a repaint over the winter...
North American TF-51D Mustang 44-14561 (G-TFSI) - North Weald Heritage Aviation - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
And another couple of the B-25 to end. Got nothing of much use from the parking spot as it was heavily backlit and although you could walk around it, being on the cross runway you couldn't stray too far and the 70-300 was too much zoom at such close range.
North American B-25N Mitchell 44-29507 (PH-XXV) - Royal Netherlands Air Force Historical Flight - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American B-25N Mitchell 44-29507 (PH-XXV) - Royal Netherlands Air Force Historical Flight - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang 472035 "Tall In The Saddle" (G-SIJJ) - Hangar 11 Collection - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Some pics of the Vampires parked up.
de Havilland Vampire T.55 LN-DHZ - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
de Havilland Vampire FB.6 SE-DXS - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
de Havilland Vampire T.55 LN-DHZ - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
de Havilland Vampire T.55 LN-DHZ - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
de Havilland Vampire FB.6 SE-DXS - Norwegian Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Can never get a good shot of the MiG-15, I find the light on it is always so contrasty and being parked where it is, it's difficult to get a clean photo anyway.
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI "Red 18" (N104CJ) - Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
Hope to see this fly a few times before the year is out, as it's due a repaint over the winter...
North American TF-51D Mustang 44-14561 (G-TFSI) - North Weald Heritage Aviation - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
And another couple of the B-25 to end. Got nothing of much use from the parking spot as it was heavily backlit and although you could walk around it, being on the cross runway you couldn't stray too far and the 70-300 was too much zoom at such close range.
North American B-25N Mitchell 44-29507 (PH-XXV) - Royal Netherlands Air Force Historical Flight - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
North American B-25N Mitchell 44-29507 (PH-XXV) - Royal Netherlands Air Force Historical Flight - North Weald, August 2016 by Dan B, on Flickr
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Re: Historic aircraft at North Weald (Updated 4th September)
The composition on the first shot of the last batch deserves a double thumb