That would be nice to see. I don't think I have ever seen a Shakelton, even if its just the cockpit section.
News seems very slow recently, however I guess it will move faster when military start to confirm. So far I am really excited for the static. I just am not sure how I am going to do the static, the museum to see the Vulcan, Lincoln and Belfast AND see the airshow lol.
jasonT1981 wrote:That would be nice to see. I don't think I have ever seen a Shakelton, even if its just the cockpit section.
Not sure where you're based mate, but there's a complete one at Coventry airport (taxiworthy), and a static one at the Manchester museum of science and Industry. If youre going to Cosford, at least one of those should be within reach of you.
jasonT1981 wrote:That would be nice to see. I don't think I have ever seen a Shakelton, even if its just the cockpit section.
Not sure where you're based mate, but there's a complete one at Coventry airport (taxiworthy), and a static one at the Manchester museum of science and Industry. If youre going to Cosford, at least one of those should be within reach of you.
Wonderful machines.
There is also a MR.Mk.3 Phase 3 (complete with turbojet engines) at Newark Air Museum which is regularly open to explore. Possibly your best bet if you want to get a close look.
They are planning on returning WR963 to the skies sometime very soon, fingers crossed as that would be superb!
The sooner the world runs out of cotton wool the better
jasonT1981 wrote:That would be nice to see. I don't think I have ever seen a Shakelton, even if its just the cockpit section.
Not sure where you're based mate, but there's a complete one at Coventry airport (taxiworthy), and a static one at the Manchester museum of science and Industry. If youre going to Cosford, at least one of those should be within reach of you.
Wonderful machines.
There is also a MR.Mk.3 Phase 3 (complete with turbojet engines) at Newark Air Museum which is regularly open to explore. Possibly your best bet if you want to get a close look.
They are planning on returning WR963 to the skies sometime very soon, fingers crossed as that would be superb!
Over in Northern Ireland. Might have actually seen one in Manchester as I've been to the Science and Industry museum however that would have been the 80s as a child. Hoping to take some time and work my way up through England next year doing museum's. Only one I've gotten to since getting back into Aviation and airshows in 2010 after a long break was Hendon.
Not seen the article myself.. but this is from MRTT on the FC forum.
According to the latest issue of 'Aeroplane' magazine, the Historic Aircraft Collections Hawker Fury I will be appearing in the flying programme and their Spitfire Vb 'BM597' will be on static display.
jasonT1981 wrote:Not seen the article myself.. but this is from MRTT on the FC forum.
According to the latest issue of 'Aeroplane' magazine, the Historic Aircraft Collections Hawker Fury I will be appearing in the flying programme and their Spitfire Vb 'BM597' will be on static display.
The hawker fury would make a very nice addition to the flying display !
As it doesn't seem to be mentioned in the FAQ, are smaller two/three step stepladders allowed when positioned back from the crowd line? Tents/gazebos are the only things I can see mentioned.
G-CVIX wrote:As it doesn't seem to be mentioned in the FAQ, are smaller two/three step stepladders allowed when positioned back from the crowd line? Tents/gazebos are the only things I can see mentioned.
I think you'll be fine, but it's worth bearing in mind the crowd line area does get very congested and the airfield isn't that big so you may find yourself having to do a bit of manoeuvring.
Plenty of aircraft in the museum at Cosford parked near the hangar doors that could be brought out. How about the Kestrel? Also apparently since the Prestwick Pioneer was brought back from Hendon, it is in a hangar on the airfield, so could easily join the line-up?
jasonT1981 wrote:Not seen the article myself.. but this is from MRTT on the FC forum.
According to the latest issue of 'Aeroplane' magazine, the Historic Aircraft Collections Hawker Fury I will be appearing in the flying programme and their Spitfire Vb 'BM597' will be on static display.
A damn fine machine. I've not seen it for years, so I look forward to that.
It's always nice to see Duxford warbirds away from Duxford. Not in a bad way, just that such pedigree should be shared around the country as much as possible, imo. For those who haven't the funds or knowledge to make it to Cambridge year on year.
Very nice update, according to the Facebook page they have 'definitely have something up there sleeves' in regards to jet noise. Sounds promising, Belgian F16 maybe ??
A damn fine machine. I've not seen it for years, so I look forward to that.
It's always nice to see Duxford warbirds away from Duxford. Not in a bad way, just that such pedigree should be shared around the country as much as possible, IMO. For those who haven't the funds or knowledge to make it to Cambridge year on year.
Maybe if more shows booked it/them you would. If you want to see something in particular you will have to make the effort.
Lucasjmet15 wrote:Very nice update, according to the Facebook page they have 'definitely have something up there sleeves' in regards to jet noise. Sounds promising, Belgian F16 maybe ??
I may be wide of the mark here, but having seen a tweet from last years stand out aerobatic performer theres only ex RAF types appearing this year... make of that what you will..