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Duxford in the snow December 2017


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Hello

 

I decided to blow the Christmas cobwebs away with a visit to Duxford, hoping for some interesting images due to the recent snow.

 

I'm pleased to say that the museum was reasonably busy (primarily with menfolk of different generations!)

 

In my opinion, the shop is a shadow of its former self, with fewer aviation-related objects, and more kitchen-related items! The last time I visited, there was still a reasonable selection of Airfix and Revell model kits, but today, there was nothing more than a handful of Airfix Starter Kits. I wonder who the product buyers are, as they are not targetting the current and budding aviation enthusiasts!

 

I generally don't pay much attention to the Duxford Aviation Society's collection of airliners, but as they are (thankfully) now the only exhibits displayed outside, I decided to take some pictures. I was pleased to see the Trislander for the first time and also some Ground Service Equipment to add some visual interest to the airframes.

 

I hope you like the wintry images!

 

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Thanks for looking and I wish everyone a Happy New Year.

 

 

 

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Some lovely shots! The different angles make for much more interesting pictures. I think that one of the big benefits of seeing other people's images is that they offer up ideas that I certainly wouldn't have thought of.

 

The light in 1,2 and 16 is stunning. Add in number 10 and those are my favourites.

 

Thanks for sharing these.

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I particularly like the shot over the B-17 and B-24.

 

The last time I was there in the snow, they closed everything except Airspace as they said it was too dangerous! Thankfully the same trip south included RAF Hendon where all the hangars were open, paths cleared and gritted.

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Very nice photos, AlphaDelta!

 

I was hoping to visit Duxford myself (to exercise my rights as a FoD before my subscription expires) but decided to wait a little.  I've a new camera I want to try ... .

 

I agree absolutely with you about the shop.  I did rather hope they might restock on kits but the Management there seems more interested in stocking 'kitchen related items' as you so aptly put it.  One would think they'd realise that with a predominantly aviation based museum, with significant armour *and* the Airborne exhibits, that anyone seeing them might be inspired to try modelling them too, and offering kits accordingly!  Unfortunately the Management there (or it might be in London) seems to have adopted a 'we know better than mere visitors and supporters' attitude.

 

To return to your photos, I really do like that of the V1.  The angle and lighting is perfect.  Next time I go I'll try to copy it!

 

A happy new year to you and all BM'ers,

 

Jonny

 

 

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