[P-47D Razorback - Tamiya 1/48]

Gorgeous Jug and I love the base too!

[Revell SR-71]

Like it, Andy? No, I love it!

[10 Years On , Leuchars Airshow September 2012 , Part 3 – Northern Taxiway Static]

Another lovely set with plenty of detail on each 'frame. You were certainly lucky with the weather!

[Aoshima - 15 Lamborghini Aventador SV 1/24]

Welcome to the friendly forum, Kershys! Excellent model in an unusually muted colour scheme!

 

I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[1/72 Airfix AVRO Vulcan B.2]

Very impressive! The white scheme can't have been easy to pull off!

[Revell 1/32 P-51D-5NA Mustang]

18 months well spent! What a beauty!

[1/48 A-10C Thunderbolt II - Italeri]

Simply stunning Warthog. I like all the little details and the cockpit looks incredible. 

[AMP Westland Gazelle 1/48th]

Absolutely beautiful Gazelle.

[1/48 Upper Heyford F-111 with some delicious resin parts]

Absolutely sensational!

[1:50 Scale Truck Dock/Bay Diorama – Final Photos]

Another masterpiece! Your attention to detail is masterful. 

 

(I agree with you about the wall!)

 

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

2 hours ago, canberraman said:

Another superb set of images Leigh without the usual airshow crowds and with some brighter skies.  Duxford set a high bar with this year's BoB airshow so let's hope they build on this for future events.

 

Mark

Thanks very much, Mark. I agree that it was a cracking show and the pressure is on  for future events!

 

I really struggle with photography at Duxford, though!

 

50 minutes ago, Parabat said:

Looks like a great lineup! Fantastic pics, you've certainly got 'the knack'! 

Thanks very much Parabat. Not a bad line-up and definitely worth taking a day's annual leave for!!

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

Hello again

 

I often visit Duxford on the day before a show in the hope of catching the arrivals and practice/validation displays.

 

Here are some of my favourites from the Friday before the Battle of Britain Air Show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking. 

 

[10 Years On , Leuchars Airshow September 2012 , Part 2 – Non-RAF Arrivals and Practices]

Another great set, Des. I love the simple scheme on the Norwegian F-16.

[Oops! Vulcan XM655 has an accident]

From XM655.com:

 

Stop Press

 

September 18th Event Cancelled

 

As many of you will have already seen, XM655 suffered a runway excursion earlier today during our trial run for the event which was planned for Sunday 18th. That event has been cancelled, all ticket holders have been informed by email and full refunds have been processed via Eventbrite. As far as we can see, the aircraft is largely undamaged, but in addition to the ongoing recovery work, we also have a lot of inspection work to carry out before we can consider any further live activity.

In an attempt to reduce uninformed speculation, we will explain what happened. After satisfactorily completing low speed steering and braking tests on runway 05/23, the aircraft was taken onto runway 18/36 for a trial high speed run. Due to a malfunction of a piece of equipment in the cockpit, the aircraft remained at full power for approximately two seconds longer than intended. This resulted in excessive speed and less distance in which to stop, and the aircraft passed beyond the end of the runway on to the agricultural area, stopping just before the airfield perimeter. The failed equipment was an air speed indicator which had been tested and found satisfactory six days ago, and which started working normally before the end of the run. The aircraft brakes worked properly but were unable to bring things to a halt within the reduced space available.

We will provide further updates when XM655 has been recovered and we have had chance to assess any damage.

[1:48 Hasegawa F-22 RAPTOR]

I agree with Alan! I really like the subtle weathering as well.

[Bond Bug]

Absolutely stunning little wedge!

[10 Years On , Leuchars Airshow September 2012 , Part 1- RAF on Arrivals Day]

Lovely shots, Des! So good to see the VC10 and Tornado.

 

I ventured north to Leuchars only once and the show was cancelled due to adverse weather. 

[96th Bomb Wing KC-135A]

She looks great with the sash.

 

Thanks for sharing. 

[318th FIS F-15B]

That's lovely, Steve.

 

You must have spent a lot of time slaving over a hot scanner!

[Airfix 1/48 Chipmunk WB585]

That is one stunning Chipmunk! 

[Ukraine Su-25 in Splinter Camo]

Beautifully finished model in a great scheme. 

[Duxford Battle of Britain Show]

Lovely shots, Tony! I left before the break to land as the clouds were gathering!

 

Thanks for sharing. 

[RCAF Museum and Heritage Air Park, Comox]

As Mark says, some very interesting and rare airframes there. I really like the Argus and Aurora. 

 

I hope SWMBO enjoyed it as well!

 

[Flying with the HAAF Flight at Middle Wallop]

Lo9ks like a truly memorable experience. Thanks for sharing. 

[The "Duxford Big Wing" September 2022]

20 minutes ago, Latinbear said:

Looks like a cracking event! I wish I could have been there to see the big wing. Great set of images and thanks for sharing. 

Thanks very much, Latinbear. I'm pleased you enjoyed my record of such a memorable event.

 

Sorry that you couldn't have been there.