[Duxford Flying Finale, October 2022]

7 minutes ago, gazza l said:

I did hear them to the east of the city on their return to Waddington. I was hoping they might fly over Cambridge like the Koreans did in July.

That's a shame. I was monitoring their movements on Fighter Control, but was still taken by surprise when they appeared over the M11 for their "familiarisation"! The leader was using the callsign "Tiger 1".

[Duxford Flying Finale, October 2022]

3 minutes ago, franky boy said:

Great photos as always @Alpha Delta 210

 

Its good to to see the October airshow back at Duxford after a long break. Was it well attended?

 

Thanks

 

James

Thanks very much, James. I'm pleased you enjoyed them! Yes, it was a sell-out and I understand that some visitors took 2 hours to leave the North Car Park - you would think that the IWM would have done it enough times to get it right!!

 

It was an odd, hybrid event - neither a Flying Day nor an Air Show, which meant that visitor numbers were restricted and there were just a handful of traders and food vendors. Members had to pay (Flying Days are free) and there was no car park charge. Members were permitted to park in the Visitor Centre car park, which was reserved for disabled visitors only at the previous Flying Day.

 

All in all, a fabulous end to the season in beautiful weather!

[Duxford Flying Finale, October 2022]

8 hours ago, gazza l said:

Cracking shots there, lovely light this time of year. I heard the Typhoon in Cambridge whilst out in my garden. 

 

gazza l

Thanks for the kind words, Gazza. I'm pleased that you enjoyed them. Did you hear the Swiss, as well?

 

4 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said:

Thanks for posting these.  Great photography and some lovely shots of the Suisse team.

Colin

Thank you so much, Colin. It was great to be treated to two displays by Patrouille Suisse in such gorgeous weather. I'm pleased you enjoyed the shots.

[Patrouille Suisse at Duxford?]

4 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said:

Thanks for posting Leigh.  I agree the Mustang yop shot is very good but the Hurrican with the propellor vortices is an outstanding piece of photography.

Colin

Thanks very much, Colin. You really are too kind!

[Canadians in Cornwall]

Great shots of two of my favourite types.

[Duxford Flying Finale, October 2022]

What can I say? What an amazing day - gorgeous weather, warbirds, aerobatics and fast jets!

 

Without doubt, an excellent end to my air show season.

 

I hope you enjoy some of my favourite shots from the day (in the inevitably tricky Duxford light!)

 

 

 

 

 

Patrouille Suisse made an appearance in the morning, which we were told was for familiarisation only, but they treated us to what seemed like their full display!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The second appearance of the day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking, these were just a few of the (ahem) 1700 images I took - and I was trying to be disciplined!

 

 

[Patrouille Suisse at Duxford?]

4 hours ago, canberraman said:

Another quality Duxford montage Leigh and your fondness for the Hurricane clearly comes through!  Like others, I also like the P-51 topsides but they're all superb shots  and were graced by some nice Autumnal light.

 

BTW Just seen the Patrouille Suisse overfly my house headed south, so at least I now know where they were going!

 

Cheers for now.

 

Mark

Thanks very much Mark, I was a little disappointed at using a day's holiday and not seeing the Patrouille Suisse, but today more than made up for it!

 

 

[Patrouille Suisse at Duxford?]

14 hours ago, Latinbear said:

Outstanding images! The Hurricane shots are fantastic as is the Mustang topside.  Shame about the Suisse Patrouille having to cancel as they always put on a great show.

Thanks very much, Latinbear. I was disappointed with missing the Swiss yesterday, but was delighted to see them display this morning. They are scheduled to display at 1533 this afternoon and the weather is glorious!

 

9 hours ago, Sierra Tango said:

Absolutely outstanding series of images! Thank you for taking the time to post them to the group!

 

Steve

Thanks very much for the kind words, Steve. I'm pleased that you enjoyed them. 

 

2 hours ago, 112 Squadron said:

Thank you for sharing these stunning pictures. 

Thanks very much, 112. I will post some from today's full display this evening. 

 

[Patrouille Suisse at Duxford?]

2 minutes ago, stevehnz said:

Lovely photos, very enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed the Yak-18T, a type that seldom features & is a character aircraft to my mind, one I have a kit of. The Hurricane photos are stand outs too, among a whole panoply of stand outs.

Steve.

Thanks for the kind words, Steve! I'm really pleased that you enjoyed them.

 

I love the Hurricane, but my favourite shot is the Mustang top-side.

 

I was astounded when I got in the car and the temperature showed 20°C, because the blustery conditions made me value the layers and hood!!

[Patrouille Suisse at Duxford?]

10 minutes ago, Parabat said:

Stunning pictures as ever, the Hurrican is great! Superb skills, thanks for sharing these.

You're too kind, Parabat! I was disappointed not to see the F-5Es of the Patrouille Suisse, but it was still a good day despite the wind gusting to 32 knots!

[Patrouille Suisse at Duxford?]

Well, unfortunately not because they were weathered in at RAF Waddington! I was assured that they will complete their display validation tomorrow!

 

However, I made the most of the day....

 

 

I love the vortices!

 

 

 

 

I make no apologies for the number of shots of G-HHII / BE505, because I took one of the first passenger flights in her in September 2020!

 

 

 

"The Flying Comrades"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking. I hope you saw something of interest!

 

I hope Patrouille Suisse can beat the weather tomorrow!

 

[Avro Vulcan B Mk2 XH558 "Vulcan to the Sky", Airfix 1:72]

Beautiful finish on the big delta!

[1/72 Airfix Hurricane Mark 1 - primed, not ready]

Great work - I absolutely love it because I have never seen a model like it before!

[Piper L-21B Super Cub - KP 1:72]

Lovely model and a great representation of the museum exhibit. 

[Beaufort Mk1 ready for ops]

Like it? I absolutely love it!

 

Excellent model, brought to life by skilful photography. 

[1/32 Tamiya Civvie Mustang ZK-CCG]

Beautiful build of a stunning plane in a stylish, but simple scheme! 

 

I'm sure that your friend was delighted with it.

[1/48 Trumpeter F-106B NJ ANG]

I absolutely love it and agree with all of the above comments about the weathering. In my opinion, a pin wash would give your gorgeous scale model the appearance of a die-cast toy.

[NATO Days 2022, Ostrava, Czech Republic (Part 2 - Flying)]

The conditions certainly look "tricky" - much like most of the shows in the UK (especially Duxford!)

 

Great catch on the Hornet popping flares and the first A400M shot is very dynamic. 

 

Thanks for sharing. 

[NATO Days 2022, Ostrava, Czech Republic (Part 1 - Statics)]

Thanks for sharing your shots of such a varied and interesting static display. 

[British Columbia Aviation Museum, Vancouver Island]

10 hours ago, Latinbear said:

 

Thanks AD. Unfortunately, Ontario was too far away and is a trip in itself. With luck, I'll go next year and perhaps be fortunate to fly in the Lancaster. 

That's on my bucket list too, after chasing the CWHM Lancaster "Vera" around the UK in 2014! 

[Battle of Britain Air Show Arrivals and Practice September 2022]

12 hours ago, JohnT said:

@Alpha Delta 210 yes it’s funny how contact with a type can foster affection. Pilots can get seduced that way too. Seriously though I think that’s arguably the best Lizzie photo I have seen. Thanks for showing it

Thanks very much, John. I am very grateful for such kind praise.

 

4 hours ago, Latinbear said:

 

No confession required. Simply a convergence of good taste! 

It certainly seems that way!

[British Columbia Aviation Museum, Vancouver Island]

Looks like an excellent little museum. Thanks for sharing. 

 

(I don't suppose you made it to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Ontario,  did you?)

[Battle of Britain Air Show Arrivals and Practice September 2022]

10 hours ago, JohnT said:

Lovely photos. Agree the head on Lysander is great. Quite how you managed to make the Lizzie dynamic is beyond me but you have !  She wasn’t flying straight and level with you falling off the ladder at the time    Nicely composed. 

 

I like the or Spitfire shot too. Good timing and composition with the wings level to the cloud colour division. Nice

Hello John. I'm so pleased you like the images and am highly amused by the "dynamic" comment!  I did a Classic Wings "Wing to Wing" flight with the Lizzie last year and as a result must confess that I have become mildly infatuated with the type!!

 

It is difficult to come up with "different" shots at Duxford (or any other air show venue), but out of the series that I took of the Spitfire, that image stood out to me due to the wings and the cloud division. 

 

Thanks again for the kind words.

[Battle of Britain Air Show Arrivals and Practice September 2022]

4 hours ago, Latinbear said:

Excellent set AD! The head on of the Hind shows off its menace very nicely and the head on the Lysander is a beauty! 

Thanks very much, Latinbear!

 

I must confess that your two favourites are also my two favourites!

 

4 hours ago, John Laidlaw said:

Great photos as always - thanks for sharing them!

That's so kind of you to say, John. I'm delighted that you enjoyed them.

 

The show on Saturday must rank as one of the best (non-Legends) Duxford shows of recent years with a couple of unusual mixed formations, the Czechs and of course the fabulous "Duxford Big Wing".

[F-35A Italeri 1:32]

I second David's comment!