Duxford Diary 2024

[DCW]

Duxford Friday 13th September (Part 4):

Final few (late) pictures from a busy day:

[LN Strike Eagle]

Posted these in the wrong thread.



Here's mine from 16:30 until they kicked us out at 18:00...

[DCW]

An excellent set, wonderful light for the finale.
That closing eight-ship from ARC wasn't an airshow rehearsal, I guess it was just for fun !
Let's call it formation currency for the pilots concerned.
I'd like to add thanks to IWM admissions staff who expedited early entry for members and were (relatively) patient at closing time !

[DH82EH]

Some fantastic shots. Thanks for posting.
I wasn't aware that the B17A model looked so different from the later ones ;-P...
Couldn't resist. Sorry.

[Stagger2]

Beautiful light!
Can anybody comment on how likely the Stbd lower u/c door segment was damaged upon landing as the undercarriage suspension compresses?
From previous viewings & the Port leg shown here, it should be at a right-angle to the vertical skin to permit spring compression without metal contacting the ground!

[Mike]

Beautiful light!
Can anybody comment on how likely the Stbd lower u/c door segment was damaged upon landing as the undercarriage suspension compresses?
From previous viewings & the Port leg shown here, it should be at a right-angle to the vertical skin to permit spring compression without metal contacting the ground!

Which aircraft are you referring to?

[Amp]

I assume the Staggerwing is the subject. The u/c door bends in half to 90 degrees. I know nowt about the damage or any incident.

[helired3]

This new crew member was checking out the Staggerwing and looking for loose nuts on Friday

DSC_0672-2 by ian harris, on Flickr

[DCW]

Duxford Monday 16th September:

The SAAB B17A left for home just after 1100 this morning:

[RWTYT]

As I'm sure many of you have already heard, IWM's Airspace Hangar is undergoing a major refurbishment next year. This includes so far the removal of Short Sunderland ML796, Avro York G-ANTK, De Havilland Comet 4 G-APDB and De Havilland Dove G-ALFU all for external display. To add to this they are disposing of their De Havilland Tiger Moth N6635 and SEPCAT Jaguar (the latter going to Flixton). This is to make way for a new Cold War Exhibition in Airspace.

[clearstone]

There is certainly an echo in here- viewtopic.php?p=977255#p977255

[Aviation Highlights]

Video of the Saab B 17 displaying on Saturday and starting-up on Monday.

[BobL]

Wednesday 18/9/24
After a three week break a quick post lunch wander...

[DCW]

Duxford Tuesday 24th September:

A look in Hangar 5 today to check progress with the He162A-2 rebuild, the nosewheel and port gear are now fitted:





Some rotary visitors today:

[DCW]

Duxford Saturday 28th September:

Classic Wings were taking advantage of today's sunshine with a programme of Spitfire rides and wing-to-wing flights.
MJ627 arrived from Biggin Hill for the day to join Duxford's own LF.XVIE RW382:









Two very smart visitors:

[RWTYT]

Does anybody know if any aircraft are currently stored on the North Side and if so which aircraft?

[BobL]

Some snaps from today's lunchtime wander...

[austinp]

As I'm sure many of you have already heard, IWM's Airspace Hangar is undergoing a major refurbishment next year. This includes so far the removal of Short Sunderland ML796, Avro York G-ANTK, De Havilland Comet 4 G-APDB and De Havilland Dove G-ALFU all for external display. To add to this they are disposing of their De Havilland Tiger Moth N6635 and SEPCAT Jaguar (the latter going to Flixton). This is to make way for a new Cold War Exhibition in Airspace.

The Jag is gong????

That's a Cold War classic surely.

[BobL]

A couple of shots from this evenings photo event at Duxford...

[BobL]

Some of the other aircraft involved with the evening photo event...

[Professor_M]

As winter maintenance edges nearer, the Catalina should be flying today...

[Ryan.]

As I'm sure many of you have already heard, IWM's Airspace Hangar is undergoing a major refurbishment next year. This includes so far the removal of Short Sunderland ML796, Avro York G-ANTK, De Havilland Comet 4 G-APDB and De Havilland Dove G-ALFU all for external display. To add to this they are disposing of their De Havilland Tiger Moth N6635 and SEPCAT Jaguar (the latter going to Flixton). This is to make way for a new Cold War Exhibition in Airspace.

The Jag is gong????

That's a Cold War classic surely.

I'm guessing the IWMs answer, though I have to say I agree with you, would be as the first production GR.1, XX180 was a trials aircraft.

Has an interesting history though, as it became the Jaguar International demonstrator airframe and was used for engine trails before eventually retiring 2002. (It does lack engines, guns and pylons though)

A shame to see it leave Duxford.

[Professor_M]

Tuesday 8th October
Whilst the area outside Airspace and the Conservation Area within it were occupied by an assortment of Classic Cars and other vehicles ahead of tomorrow's H and H auction (https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/search/?au=541), the Blenheim was flying passengers today...
Bristol Blenheim IF - L6739 by Professor M, on Flickr

Meanwhile, one of the Mission Impossible Stearmen (N9039H) arrived back at Duxford by road to be squirrelled away into one of the ARCo hangars...
Stearman Kaydet N2S-3 N9039H by Professor M, on Flickr

[DCW]

Duxford Wednesday 9th October:

Tempest II 'PR533' was out for a short engine run this afternoon:







Visiting Citation M2:

[DCW]

Duxford Thursday 10th October:

Jersey Jerk returned to Sywell this afternoon after appearances at Friday's night-shoot and Saturday's Flying Day:



After yesterday's outing, the Tempest remained indoors. Today marked the first anniversary of the maiden flight and arrival at Duxford:



In Airspace, Concorde 101's nose was lowered to pay respect to the late John Dunlevy, a Concorde veteran who was instrumental in getting G-AXDN live.
More on this at: https://www.facebook.com/britishairlinercollection/



Also today: