Reds at Duxford

Its not so long since we last saw the Red Arrows as they were at the Bray airshow at the end of July but at least there was some sunshine this time. However, some one apparently cocked up the request for air space clearance at Duxford as their slot was put back to 5 rather than the scheduled 4.30 to give a safe display slot although height clearances over duxford still meant they only performed their flat display. Still pretty impressive though.

Lancaster and B-17 at Duxford

It came as something of a surprise on Saturday to hear over the tannoy system that B-17 Sally B was going to be doing a flypast with the BBMF Lancaster. The last time this was seen in the UK was 28 years ago and I never saw that one. So, whilst the light conditions were not great it was a treat to see these two four engined bombers share the sky together. Both also did their own solo routines.

Duxford Flight line

Had my usual wander along the flight line at Duxford yesterday prior to the Batle of Britain airshow flying display.

Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection

Whilst I was at Duxford my good mate Gaz was over in Oslo at this museum. If Facebook is your thing Check the Military Wings a look around hangar doors link on the right for his reviews of the exhibits. Also on his other FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/493289857536250/?ref=share

Duxford update

I was at Duxford today for the Battle of Britain airshow - posts on that to follow - but also had a quick spin around some of the hangars. The CR42 is still in bits under a dust sheet, the Beaughfighter hasn't moved, naturally, The Blenheim is having some engine work, P51D Marinell was drawing the crowds in a hangar doorway, the airworthy DH9 at last has its engine back in place, slow progress on the Heinkel 162 restoration and I was able to grab a shot of the recently arrived Firefly.

Junkers Ju88

This is a 1/72 Revell kit of the WWII Luftwaffe multi role aircraft. Bought as a partially built kit with some broken parts it is a fairly impressive model that I finished off.

Grumpy returns?

This B25 used to be part of TFC and seen regularly at Duxford. However it was sold several years ago to new owners in America. Very recently though it was sold again to new owners in Europe so hopefully there is a chance that it will show up in the UK once more at some point.