[A Restored 1/72 1970’s Airfix P-38F Lightning]

No problem Brain.  The Whirlwind is a nice kit and I had my first go at cutting panel lines, using vacuum formed canopies and making my own stands out of oak flooring.

 

 

Keep up the good work mate.

[A Restored 1/72 1970’s Airfix P-38F Lightning]

Hi Brian.  Sunray or Ian here.  Cracking job and I'm glad to see you put the canopy to good use.  Some of the old Airfix kits are little gems if you are willing to put a little effort in.  Another good kit to look out for is the Airfix 1/72 Whirlwind Fighter.

[The Battle of Britain Air Show 2023 at Duxford]

13 hours ago, Latinbear said:

You've posted some wonderful images that offer a great overview of the show but for me the Duxford fatigue limit has been reached. 

Thanks mate for letting me know and I will call it a day then on posting them on the forum.

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I think the next batch takes the picture count pass the six hundred mark.  I still have loads more to do and the question is.  Do you want me to carry on posting them on the forum?  If not, that isn't a problem as they will be all going on my Flickr page.  But if you want me to carry on posting them here as well that also isn't a problem.  If you can let me know?  Also I hope they are helping you out as reference shots and giving you display ideas?  Anyway here is the latest batch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks Bob.  Here are more photos of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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No problem Bob.  Here is the latest batch of Air Show photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3 hours ago, Retired Bob said:

More superb photos Ian.  I hope the Spitfire pilot chasing the Buchon was going Dakka, Dakka, Dakka.

 

A very poignant set of photos.  As an ex-armourer, the difference in the size of the bomb bay doors is so significant, amazing to see them flying together.

 

Thanks Bob.  I have had a tour in an and around "Sally B" a few times and when you are in it near the waste guns you realise how thin the fuselage skin is and also how small the bomb bay is compared to the Lancaster.  But what I didn't know up until a few month ago is that a Mosquito can carry approximately the same weight of bombs, faster and further than the B-17.  I must admit I have a soft spot for the Mosquito because when I was at school there was an airworthy Mosquito based at Hawarden airfield near Chester as it used to fly over my Mum and Dads house.

 

Anyway here are a few more photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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17 hours ago, 72modeler said:

Ian,

 

What an incredible collection of photos! I had  to take a break between each page, as my blood pressure was redlined and I had to keep wiping the drool from my computer screen. Fantastic photography and so many views that you don't normally see. MH434 and SR661 are my sentimental favorites, so I appreciate your taking so many wonderful photos of them. Thank you so much for taking the time to post all of these photos  as well as the captions. You da man! 

Mike 

 

Thanks Mike.  In the next batch of photos is something I have never seen at Duxford and I have been going there for twenty years.  And that is The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.  Avro Lancaster and the B-17G Flying Fortress 'Sally B' flying a display together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here is the latest batch of photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks Bob, here are a few more you might like.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11 hours ago, Retired Bob said:

More superb photos Ian, just when I thought that my gob couldn't be smacked anymore, you produce even more stunning shots.  Thanks, yet again.

 

Thanks Bob, here are a few more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I am not done yet as there still loads to do.  Here are a few more photos from Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are a few photos from the Saturday's Flight Line Walk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks Bob.  Here are a few more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are a few more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks for all the kind comments chaps.  Here is the latest batch.  There is an arty one as it was just out of focus and it seemed a shame not to use it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are is the latest batch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here is the latest batch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are a few more Air Show photos of Spitfire's and Hurricane's coming home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks Houston.  Here is the latest batch of photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks chaps.  Here are a few more photos of Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XIVe RN201 doing its solo display between flypasts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 hours ago, Alan P said:

Fantastic photos, Boss 👍 the lighting is just superb 

 

Thanks Alan.  Here are a few photos of Saturday's "Big Wing" flypast.  14 Spitfire's, 3 Hurricane's and the solo Spitfire.  The noise was amazing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks chaps.

 

4 hours ago, senux said:

Once again - brilliant pictures! I wonder what gear you used and what exposure is for the in flight pictures?
 

 

At the the bottom of everyone of my posts below my name is a link to my Album page one Flickr.  Just click on that and then the Battle of Britain Air Show 2023 photo.  This takes you to the album page and all the air show photos so far will be displayed.  Just click on a photo to view it and all the camera, lens and exposure details for that photo will be displayed under the photo.  I hope this helps?

[The Battle of Britain Air Show 2023 at Duxford]

While all the Spitfire's and Hurricane's are forming up to do the "Big Wing" flypasts, a lone Spitfire Mk.XIVe RN201 of The Aircraft Restoration Company, piloted by John Romain MBE does an amazing solo display to entertain the crowd.