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by The Dudster
Fri 14 Jul 2023, 1:12 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Flying Legends 2023 - 15-16 July - Leeds East/Church Fenton
Replies: 313
Views: 140447

Re: Flying Legends 2023 - 15-16 July - Leeds East/Church Fenton

ive either missed something or its strange as pre covid 2019 and before there would be many pictures of Duxford arrivals, practice displays and even almost hour by hour commentary on what's happening the last few days before legends but now almost nothing strange has legends gone or am i missing the...
by The Dudster
Fri 07 Jul 2023, 7:10 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: warbird down
Replies: 2
Views: 2267

warbird down

surprised no one has mentioned this

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/23639228.p ... h-suffolk/

hopefully the pilot recovers quickly
by The Dudster
Fri 09 Sep 2022, 2:02 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2022 - 10th & 11th September
Replies: 270
Views: 147001

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2022 - 10th & 11th September

Abingdon,NI Airshow both cancelled this weekend plus RAF Hendon and Cosford closed.Just stating a fact as a mark of respect.Everyone has their own individual choice. Isn't this a show to commemorate those that lost their lives during the BoB, therefore in that respect I feel it should go ahead. Ask...
by The Dudster
Wed 26 Aug 2020, 2:04 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Flying Legends to cease at Duxford
Replies: 138
Views: 84936

Re: Flying Legends to cease at Duxford

Bit out of the way but how about Sywell ? I think its was a WW2 training airfield so could continue on the historic theme although not as famous as Duxford
by The Dudster
Wed 25 Mar 2020, 4:34 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Flying Legends 2020
Replies: 52
Views: 39060

Re: Flying Legends 2020

So whilst self isolating for the next 12 weeks and only really being able to get to Duxford when its all good to do so I keep looking and so far Legends still seems to remain uncanclled or have I missed something :claypole:
by The Dudster
Thu 12 Mar 2020, 7:00 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Flying Legends 2020
Replies: 52
Views: 39060

Re: Flying Legends 2020

Don't think we will be seeing the Ultimate fighters as they are booked for the Royal Navy Show at Yeovilton ? :question:
by The Dudster
Fri 21 Feb 2020, 10:45 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: VE/VJ Day
Replies: 1
Views: 1802

VE/VJ Day

Bit of a long shot this one, but does anyone know if there is going to be a parade and flypast as in 2005 ? in/over London. I think Duxford was the staging airfield around Legends time for this as it was midway between VE/VJ Days ??

Thanks in anticipation
by The Dudster
Mon 10 Feb 2020, 10:05 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Duxford Storm Damage
Replies: 36
Views: 7894

Re: Duxford Storm Damage

The building is not unsafe, just the cladding on the roof as 40+mph winds are still forecast for Tuesday. Brian m Just posted the link from Cambridge news this morning, the quote is just below the second pictures, so not my comment Brian why would they put a 1 mile exclusion zone in I'm not suggest...
by The Dudster
Mon 10 Feb 2020, 9:11 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Duxford Storm Damage
Replies: 36
Views: 7894

Re: Duxford Storm Damage

Motorists have been advised to make alternative plans after Highways England announced the motorway could remain closed until Wednesday A 1 mile exclusion zone has been set up as the building has been deemed to be unsafe :shock:
by The Dudster
Mon 03 Jun 2019, 11:41 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Daks Over Normandy - June 2019
Replies: 885
Views: 187048

Re: Daks Over Normandy - June 2019

Talking to one of the crew at OW, the take off is suppose to be single file streaming and straight out to France, no full formation over Duxford. Duxford have this in their flying programme - 2.10pm-2.15pm Mass formation over IWM Duxford heading off to Normandy , but the timing for this contradicts...
by The Dudster
Sat 01 Jun 2019, 5:45 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Daks Over Normandy - June 2019
Replies: 885
Views: 187048

Re: Daks Over Normandy - June 2019

Can't wait for this. I wonder if we'll see anything from Lakenheath/Mildenhall making an appearance due to it being a big occasion and to pay their respects? It's possible that the Hercs and Ospreys that are heading to France on the Wednesday 'may' pass over Duxford in the morning, but there is no ...
by The Dudster
Fri 31 May 2019, 11:17 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Daks Over Normandy - June 2019
Replies: 885
Views: 187048

Re: Daks Over Normandy - June 2019

This I believe was the list at its height. There were 39 Dakotas at that point. https://www.facebook.com/daksovernormandy2019/photos/a.216677901832179/1164248023741824?type=3&sfns=mo I have just been into Duxford as I have a ticket problem for Sunday.. The man on the desk said there were 17 on ...
by The Dudster
Mon 24 Sep 2018, 11:34 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018
Replies: 404
Views: 102873

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018

As much as i like Duxford as a venue I thought a majority of the show was a complete and utter disaster. The shuttles buses. Its probably been done to death, but taking 1hr and 40mins from Cambridge after getting on the bus at around 8.40 should have been avoided. Walked to Whittlesford Parkway aft...
by The Dudster
Fri 21 Sep 2018, 5:45 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018
Replies: 404
Views: 102873

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018

As i was leaving work about 345 there was a nice display going on with the Mig and 2 Mustangs watched for a bit, boy was the car park full bet it was busy

:mad: :mad: :mad: :sick: :sick: :clap:
by The Dudster
Fri 21 Sep 2018, 11:19 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018
Replies: 404
Views: 102873

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018

Pen Pusher wrote:Gnat display twice, JP arrived and 3 Spitfires flying Buchon going flying.

Brian


Thanks Brian !!! .... I cancelled my day off on account of the wind this morning expecting nothing to fly typical O well :mad:
by The Dudster
Thu 20 Sep 2018, 7:16 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018
Replies: 404
Views: 102873

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018

with the weather looking terrible for Thursday + Friday is it worth going I was going to go on Friday ? wondering how many will make it and if any practicing will take place ? :question:
by The Dudster
Tue 11 Sep 2018, 12:25 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018
Replies: 404
Views: 102873

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018

Can I have some advice please as I am attending my first ever Duxford air show. Previously I have only ever been to RIAT, numerous times, which is obviously on a much bigger scale and I am used to taking a complete "life support system" into the showground comprising beach tent, camp chai...
by The Dudster
Wed 15 Aug 2018, 11:41 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018
Replies: 404
Views: 102873

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2018

Either there’s going to be some big formation displays or the overall flying programme will be longer than normal surely, what with all of that confirmed so far. Looks amazing. i would reckon some will do small group displays and then there will be a massive BoB flyby 3 Mk1 Spitfires, Blenheim, 5 H...
by The Dudster
Wed 31 Jan 2018, 1:23 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Daks Over Normandy - June 2019
Replies: 885
Views: 187048

Re: Daks Over Normandy - June 2019

Can't wait for this, going to be a big highlight as I love Daks. List looking good, although there is a long way to go! Just hope this is a far more accessible for photographers than that awful Lee-on-Solent event a couple of years ago. Seems the list is up to 30 now confirmed and counting m althou...
by The Dudster
Wed 28 Sep 2016, 10:10 am
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Great Yarmouth to host an airshow
Replies: 43
Views: 23941

Re: Great Yarmouth to host an airshow

Awesome news my in-laws own a mobile home between Yarmouth and Lowestoft that’s a holiday booked, evening flights with the sun behind you should prove interesting
:cool:
by The Dudster
Mon 19 Sep 2016, 1:07 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: 4 x F15 over Manningtree station
Replies: 10
Views: 2204

Re: 4 x F-15 over Manningtree station

just done a run and break at Duxford 3 passes in all one with wheels down just above the runway. :clap:
by The Dudster
Wed 24 Feb 2016, 2:03 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: B17's from Polebrook
Replies: 1
Views: 1931

B17's from Polebrook

Having moved from Martlesham Heath to 2 miles from Polebrook WW2 B17 base i was thinking of maybee building a couple of B17's to represcent aircraft flown from there. Tail Code letter i believe was a 'J' the only aircraft i have seen represcenting these bombers are 'Pink Lady' and 'Liberty Belle' ca...
by The Dudster
Thu 11 Feb 2016, 8:21 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: How to complain to the CAA about the latest changes...
Replies: 42
Views: 8074

Re: How to complain to the CAA about the latest changes...

seems like Little Granston air show (probebly spelt wrong) could be the last this year just listend to a reporter on BBC radio Cambridge talking to one of the organisers, the reason he gave was increasing costs from CAA going from around £1500 to just over £7000 ? :sad:
by The Dudster
Wed 14 Oct 2015, 10:06 am
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: jets over peterborough
Replies: 0
Views: 736

jets over peterborough

last night about 1100 - 1130pm loud jets over Peterborough anyone have any info on what was going on please ?
by The Dudster
Tue 22 Sep 2015, 2:16 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford September Show 2015
Replies: 491
Views: 118643

Re: Duxford September Show 2015

while i enjoyed the show immensely on Sunday i cant help compare it to 2010 which my personal feelings was better. considering the foreign pilots involved 75 years ago there was no French connection as in 2010 (French national display team) no Belgium connection as in 2010 (F16) and only a token fly...