Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 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! Thanks for looking and I wish everyone a Happy New Year. 17 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Top notch, some great wintry shots there, looks like a fantastic day out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) Absolutely beautiful! Great photography and on a cracker of a day too. Edited December 28, 2017 by hairystick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Lovely evocative shots as usual - thanks for showing. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Thanks for the kind words and "likes", chaps. Roll on the 2018 air show season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Lovely pics,.....we call that `a bit of a frost' here UP NORTH!!! Cheers Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Thanks for the kind words, Jonny and Tony. I'm chuffed that you want to emulate my V1, image Jonny and I laughed out loud at your "frost" comment, Tony!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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