Duxford Diary 2022
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Great to see N18V again - I saw it at Southend in about 1980 and never since. Saw another US registered Staggerwing flying over Lasham in 1978, think it was UK based for a while but never saw it again either.
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Quick post before I start on today's photos:
Anyone lose a 64GB Sandisk SD card near the 146 today ??
Anyone lose a 64GB Sandisk SD card near the 146 today ??
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David, I lost an SD card last week on site - could have been anywhere between ARCo end and ATC...
It was a spare and may have been a Sandisk 64...
It was a spare and may have been a Sandisk 64...
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Duxford Monday 16th May (Part 1):
B-17G 'Sally B' emerged into the sunshine this afternoon after a long winter in Hangar 2.
With routine maintenance complete (but still lacking one prop), she is back in her usual spot on the Eastern apron.
The 2022 flying schedule is now online at: https://www.sallyb.org.uk/flying-programme.htm
First outing is presently planned for training on May 28/29 before the traditional flypast at Madingley on the 30th.
Although the B-17 has loyal and effective volunteer support, maintenance and flying costs are soaring.
A visit to https://www.sallyb.org.uk/appeal.htm#appeal will provide details about helping the crew make ends meet.
B-17G 'Sally B' emerged into the sunshine this afternoon after a long winter in Hangar 2.
With routine maintenance complete (but still lacking one prop), she is back in her usual spot on the Eastern apron.
The 2022 flying schedule is now online at: https://www.sallyb.org.uk/flying-programme.htm
First outing is presently planned for training on May 28/29 before the traditional flypast at Madingley on the 30th.
Although the B-17 has loyal and effective volunteer support, maintenance and flying costs are soaring.
A visit to https://www.sallyb.org.uk/appeal.htm#appeal will provide details about helping the crew make ends meet.
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Lovely to see the Walrus, is work on it progressing? Not heard anything in a long time...
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A bit of rebranding going on...
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Staggerwing iis Camo is just lovely, Fine Shots BTW.
Cheers
George
Zero shows for 2018 Giving in a Rest.
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Zero shows for 2018 Giving in a Rest.
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Staggerwing iis Camo is just lovely, Fine Shots BTW.
Cheers
George
Zero shows for 2018 Giving in a Rest.
George
Zero shows for 2018 Giving in a Rest.
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From cold, blustery and wet New Zealand, these photos warm my soul. Thank you!
Zac in NZ
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Duxford Saturday 21st May:
(Catching up !) Sally B had the fourth prop refitted this morning and test ran before performing more engine runs and taxy tests late afternoon. Should be ready for the weekend training schedule:
Work continues on the 146, second of four waiting to complete installation:
A couple of today's visitors:
(Catching up !) Sally B had the fourth prop refitted this morning and test ran before performing more engine runs and taxy tests late afternoon. Should be ready for the weekend training schedule:
Work continues on the 146, second of four waiting to complete installation:
A couple of today's visitors:
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Love the last shot, the Shack is looking on saying "Is it my turn next?"
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Duxford Saturday 28th May (Part 1):
An unusual Chipmunk passing through Duxford, G-AOTF is (probably) the last UK survivor of 4 Mk.23 Farm Aviation single seat crop-spraying conversions.
With a Lycoming conversion for later glider towing purposes and a wild colour scheme, 'Bumblebee' was attracting a lot of interest.
An unusual Chipmunk passing through Duxford, G-AOTF is (probably) the last UK survivor of 4 Mk.23 Farm Aviation single seat crop-spraying conversions.
With a Lycoming conversion for later glider towing purposes and a wild colour scheme, 'Bumblebee' was attracting a lot of interest.