Duxford Diary 2019
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Hello everyone, another ex-Flypast member glad to be onboard.
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A couple of further autumnal pictures of the Blenheim today at Duxford.
G-BPIV by AJCDuxman, on Flickr
G-BPIV by AJCDuxman, on Flickr
Duxman
Flikr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/64209520@N05/
G-BPIV by AJCDuxman, on Flickr
G-BPIV by AJCDuxman, on Flickr
Duxman
Flikr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/64209520@N05/
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Beautiful weather for the time of year and lots of flying and many many people - does anyone know the number of people? The four TFC aircraft out on the grass were nice to see as well. The service at 11 was well attended, but it seemed most people did not know where this was taking place. A very large crowd down the fence line for the 2:20 poppy drop.
Great day.
Great day.
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Duxford Sunday 10th November:
HAC's Spitfire V departed this morning for an event at Abingdon and gave a graceful display on return:
Both Aero Legends' Spitfires also departed early, to North Weald, and Mustang 'Sharkmouth' was out for some exercise:
As noted earlier, the Blenheim had been modified to drop 82,000 poppies.
Part of TFC's fleet was out in the sunshine for inspection:
Among the visitors was Nanchang CJ-6A G-BXZB in Sri Lankan markings:
HAC's Spitfire V departed this morning for an event at Abingdon and gave a graceful display on return:
Both Aero Legends' Spitfires also departed early, to North Weald, and Mustang 'Sharkmouth' was out for some exercise:
As noted earlier, the Blenheim had been modified to drop 82,000 poppies.
Part of TFC's fleet was out in the sunshine for inspection:
Among the visitors was Nanchang CJ-6A G-BXZB in Sri Lankan markings:
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Another Key member just made the jump. Good to see many familiar names here, and
good to see Duxford Diary up and running again.
good to see Duxford Diary up and running again.
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Nanchang CJ-6A CT-180 Sri Lankan Air Force colours on a UK civil register as G-BXZB
Photo taken at Duxford 10 Nov 2019[vimeo]BAC_5469 by christopher murkin, on Flickr[/vimeo]
Photo taken at Duxford 10 Nov 2019[vimeo]BAC_5469 by christopher murkin, on Flickr[/vimeo]
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Thanks to all who posted images of the Blenheim poppy drop, very special to see.
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Hi Everyone,
Another ex-Key member here! Glad to see this thread again, thanks for all the brilliant pics.
Richard
Another ex-Key member here! Glad to see this thread again, thanks for all the brilliant pics.
Richard
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Great to see the DD has found a home, and excellent to see many of the regular contributors jumping ship too. I think a dedicated historic section would be an excellent move. To not take advantage of the influx of new members would be an opportunity missed - a real potential to breath some new life into the forum.
To tack on some photos from Sunday 10th, also active in the evening was G-AGJG, G-ARUL and G-BSAJ. Really unusal to see these aircraft operating so late in the day!
G-ARUL Sunset by Harry Measures, on Flickr
G-BSAJ Sunset by Harry Measures, on Flickr
G-AGJG Sunset by Harry Measures, on Flickr
And overlooking Duxford on return in 'JG, many thanks to Mark Miller for the seat!
Duxford from G-AGJG by Harry Measures, on Flickr
To tack on some photos from Sunday 10th, also active in the evening was G-AGJG, G-ARUL and G-BSAJ. Really unusal to see these aircraft operating so late in the day!
G-ARUL Sunset by Harry Measures, on Flickr
G-BSAJ Sunset by Harry Measures, on Flickr
G-AGJG Sunset by Harry Measures, on Flickr
And overlooking Duxford on return in 'JG, many thanks to Mark Miller for the seat!
Duxford from G-AGJG by Harry Measures, on Flickr
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Hi, another transferee to this forum and inspired by the change to register. I look forward to seeing more of DCW's and the other contributors' photos and I may add my own!
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A bit like Xmas tat arriving earlier and earlier in shops and ads on telly, tickets are now on sale for Duxford's 2020 airshows!...
Underneath my gruff exterior lies an even gruffer interior...
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BobL wrote:A bit like Xmas tat arriving earlier and earlier in shops and ads on telly, tickets are now on sale for Duxford's 2020 airshows!...
Well I wouldn't mind having a ticket as a present - I have been a very good girl...!
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Fantastic autumn light pictures..thanks for sharing.
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Hurricane G-HRLI was out for a flight today.
G-HRLI by AJCDuxman, on Flickr
Super Cub G-RWCA was noted overflying
G-RWCA by AJCDuxman, on Flickr
Duxman
Flikr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/64209520@N05/
G-HRLI by AJCDuxman, on Flickr
Super Cub G-RWCA was noted overflying
G-RWCA by AJCDuxman, on Flickr
Duxman
Flikr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/64209520@N05/
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This and the Spit currently flying around the world would be a sight to see in a duo
I’m sure it would be a highly polished performance
I’m sure it would be a highly polished performance
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And another would-be asylum avoider has found refuge.... Thanks for having me here, folks...
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Duxford Thursday 14th November:
Today saw a significant birthday for the IWM Lightning F.1A XM135, which first flew 60 years ago on this day in 1959.
Next Wednesday will see another landmark for this second production Lightning, 45 years since her arrival at Duxford on 20-11-74.
That delivery flight (and I can't find a picture of it) marked completion of 1,343 flying hours, all but 12 minutes being flown by qualified pilots. If there's anyone who hasn't read the account of Taffy Holden's astonishing exploit, just search online for an account.
My earliest pic dates from 19-4-77:
Here she is yesterday in Airspace:
Today saw a significant birthday for the IWM Lightning F.1A XM135, which first flew 60 years ago on this day in 1959.
Next Wednesday will see another landmark for this second production Lightning, 45 years since her arrival at Duxford on 20-11-74.
That delivery flight (and I can't find a picture of it) marked completion of 1,343 flying hours, all but 12 minutes being flown by qualified pilots. If there's anyone who hasn't read the account of Taffy Holden's astonishing exploit, just search online for an account.
My earliest pic dates from 19-4-77:
Here she is yesterday in Airspace:
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DCW wrote:f there's anyone who hasn't read the account of Taffy Holden's astonishing exploit, just search online for an account.
David - I've read accounts which say that the aircraft still bears scars from this flight - is that true? - Any chance of a pic?!
It's well worth a read if anyone doesn't already know the story.
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SimonR wrote:
David - I've read accounts which say that the aircraft still bears scars from this flight - is that true? - Any chance of a pic?!
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XM135 was fully repaired after the 'incident', the damaged tail bumper was replaced (and retained by the pilot !). Looking at the tail today, it does indeed look damaged, maybe it had another tailstrike nearer to retirement.