Duxford Diary 2022
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Duxford in a Different Light: Battle of Britain Photography Evening. Didn't that mean lighting everything up green and purple last time?DCW wrote: ↑Tue 26 Jul 2022, 4:14 pmNow open for booking, the Duxford Battle Of Britain Photography Evening, on Thursday 15th September.
£80.00, no concessions.
Details at: https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/duxford-i ... hy-evening
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That was a slightly different event utilising the aircraft gathered for the "Spitfire - Evolution of an Icon" in Airspace as well as the aircraft on permanent display.
There was an evening photography event in Sept 21 that was outside and used re-enactors with several aircraft as well as a night engine run by Spitfire Mk XIV and P-40F...
There was an evening photography event in Sept 21 that was outside and used re-enactors with several aircraft as well as a night engine run by Spitfire Mk XIV and P-40F...
Underneath my gruff exterior lies an even gruffer interior...
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Managed to 'bag' Spitfire FR.XIVe RM927 during it's visit from Sywell today and some other stuff...
Underneath my gruff exterior lies an even gruffer interior...
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Duxford Wednesday 27th July (Part 1):
Newly restored Spitfire FR.XIV RM927 (G-SXIV) arrived from Sywell this morning for a training detail. Sadly, crosswinds prevented the planned sorties, and she returned home late afternoon.
Many congratulations to the Air Leasing team for their completion of such a fabulous aeroplane, hopefully it will be seen at a few events before departing to its French owner.
And the noise !!!!!
Newly restored Spitfire FR.XIV RM927 (G-SXIV) arrived from Sywell this morning for a training detail. Sadly, crosswinds prevented the planned sorties, and she returned home late afternoon.
Many congratulations to the Air Leasing team for their completion of such a fabulous aeroplane, hopefully it will be seen at a few events before departing to its French owner.
And the noise !!!!!
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Passenger compartment looks a bit snug!!
Underneath my gruff exterior lies an even gruffer interior...
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Duxford Wednesday 27th July (Part 2):
P-47D 'Nellie B' had an outing this afternoon;
Spitfire NH341 (G-CICK):
Vampire LN-DHY departed this afternoon, destination presently uncertain:
Three visiting tail-wheel types, Cessna O-1G VH-FXY from Biggin Hill, Super Cub G-AREO and Lycoming Chipmunk G-ATVF:
Visitors today:
Finally, a picture from the AAM to mark the 50th anniversary of the F-15 first flight.
P-47D 'Nellie B' had an outing this afternoon;
Spitfire NH341 (G-CICK):
Vampire LN-DHY departed this afternoon, destination presently uncertain:
Three visiting tail-wheel types, Cessna O-1G VH-FXY from Biggin Hill, Super Cub G-AREO and Lycoming Chipmunk G-ATVF:
Visitors today:
Finally, a picture from the AAM to mark the 50th anniversary of the F-15 first flight.
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Vampire went to Marham for today’s Families Day apparently.
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Duxford Friday 29th July:
Two Hurricanes from Duxford (BE505 and R4118) joined a pair from Biggin Hill to mark the unveiling of a monument at the Kent Battle Of Britain Museum today. Details at: https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022- ... ven-airmen
BE505 later returned to White Waltham, while V7497 and P3717 departed to Old Buckenham for the weekend Air Show:
Fury G-CBEL flew late afternoon, and should now be ready for Monday's Flying Day:
Spitfire N3200 flew again, and Buchon 'Yellow 10' was shot down twice:
Also departing to display at Old Buckenham were Yaks G-HAHU, G-BXJB and G-YAKF:
Also today:
Two Hurricanes from Duxford (BE505 and R4118) joined a pair from Biggin Hill to mark the unveiling of a monument at the Kent Battle Of Britain Museum today. Details at: https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022- ... ven-airmen
BE505 later returned to White Waltham, while V7497 and P3717 departed to Old Buckenham for the weekend Air Show:
Fury G-CBEL flew late afternoon, and should now be ready for Monday's Flying Day:
Spitfire N3200 flew again, and Buchon 'Yellow 10' was shot down twice:
Also departing to display at Old Buckenham were Yaks G-HAHU, G-BXJB and G-YAKF:
Also today:
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Duxford Saturday 30th July:
Another busy Duxford day with, among others, 8 different Spitfires active, and a steady stream of Old Buckenham Airshow participants coming and going.
Visiting from Seething, RV-8 G-KRBY is a very new addition to the UK RV fleet. It has been finished with a warbird inspired colour scheme and has an immaculate 'old school' cockpit.
Many thanks to PK
More lucky passengers:
Another busy Duxford day with, among others, 8 different Spitfires active, and a steady stream of Old Buckenham Airshow participants coming and going.
Visiting from Seething, RV-8 G-KRBY is a very new addition to the UK RV fleet. It has been finished with a warbird inspired colour scheme and has an immaculate 'old school' cockpit.
Many thanks to PK
More lucky passengers:
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More fantastic photos of a wide range of interesting subjects, thank you folks!
To quote Stevie Wonder: isn't she lovely? What a beauty!
Zac in NZ
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#avgeek, modelbuilder, photographer, writer. Callsign: "HANDBAG"
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Another great selection David! I've never really cared for long-nose P-40s but that one just looks so darned pretty!
I love your thinking!
Zac in NZ
#avgeek, modelbuilder, photographer, writer. Callsign: "HANDBAG"
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#avgeek, modelbuilder, photographer, writer. Callsign: "HANDBAG"
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Duxford Friday 5th August:
Three Tutors from 6 AEF at RAF Benson paid a visit today:
Another RAF basic trainer, BBMF Chipmunk WG486 has seen 70 years of RAF service:
The tailplane from Victor XH648 has moved to Airspace, while the fin remains in Hangar 5:
TFC's P-40C flew again today, and 'Contrary Mary' was training:
80 years separate these 4 seaters:
Three Tutors from 6 AEF at RAF Benson paid a visit today:
Another RAF basic trainer, BBMF Chipmunk WG486 has seen 70 years of RAF service:
The tailplane from Victor XH648 has moved to Airspace, while the fin remains in Hangar 5:
TFC's P-40C flew again today, and 'Contrary Mary' was training:
80 years separate these 4 seaters:
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The Vega Gull is a thing of beauty - never coincided with it anywhere, maybe one day...
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Duxford Tuesday 9th August:
On arrival this morning, the BBMF Dakota III ZA947 was outside for some scheduled engine runs (later returning to Hangar 2)
By a truly remarkable coincidence, Aero Legends' C-47B G-ANAF/KP220 arrived for some engineering work, later moving to the Airspace Conservation area. Together for just one hour.
TFC's P-40C flew again, and with many thanks to the pilot, I can offer a great picture taken during the sortie (Cambridge American Cemetery at Madingley):
Finally, and without comment:
On arrival this morning, the BBMF Dakota III ZA947 was outside for some scheduled engine runs (later returning to Hangar 2)
By a truly remarkable coincidence, Aero Legends' C-47B G-ANAF/KP220 arrived for some engineering work, later moving to the Airspace Conservation area. Together for just one hour.
TFC's P-40C flew again, and with many thanks to the pilot, I can offer a great picture taken during the sortie (Cambridge American Cemetery at Madingley):
Finally, and without comment:
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Canon 7D
Sigma 18-200
Sigma 10-20
Canon 100-400 L IS II
Icom ICR-2 Scanner
PSN: timuss
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During my brief escape from the air conditioned comfort of my building northside I managed to grab a couple of snaps...
(can't top David's Madingley exclusive or the 2 Daks on the jet pan!!)
(can't top David's Madingley exclusive or the 2 Daks on the jet pan!!)
Underneath my gruff exterior lies an even gruffer interior...
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Venturing out into the heat, managed to time my lunch break with a little flying action...
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Underneath my gruff exterior lies an even gruffer interior...
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Blenheim flew again this afternoon judging by posts on Facebook.