Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Hi Here are a few of my favourite images from a very pleasant and varied season opener at Duxford. Thanks for looking. I'm back tomorrow, but the weather forecast is rather different! 24 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Lovely set of shots! Particularly like the Chinook images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, Latinbear said: Lovely set of shots! Particularly like the Chinook images. Thanks, Latinbear. It was a very pleasant afternoon. I really enjoyed the forner Army Air Corps aircraft and the P-47 and P-51 display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Kesterton Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I was there - but didn't see much of the displays. so thanks for posting the pictures (I was on the Bloodhound Education stand in one of the hangers). By luck or design, we were next to the Typhoon that probably donated its engines to the Land Speed Record project) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, Anthony Kesterton said: I was there - but didn't see much of the displays. so thanks for posting the pictures (I was on the Bloodhound Education stand in one of the hangers). By luck or design, we were next to the Typhoon that probably donated its engines to the Land Speed Record project) Hi Anthony. I'm sure that your location was meticulously planned by IWM! I wondered where the engines for the Bloodhound project came from. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the pictures. I'm presently sitting in my car near the Land Warfare Hall, as despite arriving before 08.00, the area between the American Air Museum and Land Warfare Hall seems to be reserved for disabled badge holders (which is fine). I estimate that the area was less than 1/3 full yesterday. One of the unhappy visitors was told that the change was made for H&S reasons, to separate pedestrians from vehicles... IWM seem to have an uncanny knack for alienating their loyal customers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Nice photos! We are taking the in-laws to the September one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Thanks. I hope that you enjoy the show in September. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Great photos, as you say, some varied aircraft. Very nice to see these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Parabat said: Great photos, as you say, some varied aircraft. Very nice to see these. Thanks Parabat. I'm pleased you enjoyed them. The weather today is rather different, and there was fine drizzle as the show opened with a flypast by two F-15Es, accompanied by a Mustang and Thunderbolt, that were just about in the same county! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Looked good. Just bought my tickets for the great Dakota event for the upcoming D-Day event. Hope the weather is good for that. Quite surprisingly, the wife is to coming along. I think mainly for the fact her late father took part back then as a member of the RAF Servicing Commandos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 4 hours ago, Paul J said: Looked good. Just bought my tickets for the great Dakota event for the upcoming D-Day event. Hope the weather is good for that. Quite surprisingly, the wife is to coming along. I think mainly for the fact her late father took part back then as a member of the RAF Servicing Commandos. Thanks Paul. Unfortunately, the weather today was a real contrast to yesterday, with drizzle and also some heavy showers. Consequently, I didn't take many pictures and decided to leave early! I hope your wife enjoys the Dakota event. Two North American DC-3s, C-47s, C-54s or Dakotas (whatever!) Have already arrived at Duxford. I will post a few shots of the static display black Martin-Baker Meteor and a few of today's flying shots this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Great photos, Alpha Delta 210 ... I took advantage on Saturday of the IWM Premium Members’ marquee. OK for flying shots but not for on-the-ground ones. I guess you were in the vicinity of the Airspace hangar? You might have missed the spectacle of Duxford’s own fire brigade dealing with the aftermath of the Apache’s demonstration? The pyrotechnics used seemed to have set the grass alight so the fire engines and crews zoomed out to deal with it All in all a great show, and good weather. I was hoping to see the Piston Provost (I’ve had the MikrMir 1/48 lit in the stash for some time) on the flightline walk but it didn't show, unfortunately. The ‘Bader Bus Company’ show was good, as was the nine-ship ‘Moth’ show (eight Tigers plus a Puss Moth). The Blades were something else but I don’t think I’ll take up the offer of a flight with them!!!! I’m slightly doubtful of IWM’s apparent decision to outsource ticket sales, etc. - we had to queue while the woman at the check in booth from the carpark scanned all entry tickets and ’add ons’ such as our flightline walk tickets and issue tokens for the latter ... on arrival at the flightline walk we exchanged the tokens for paper tickets, and then handed those in before entering the flightline. I queried this rather labour intensive operation and was told it was for ‘security reasons’. Mercifully the tickets for Daks over Duxford and the HAC evening in June both use the original ticketing. If I decide to attend Flying Legends I’ll be interested in what arrangements are in place for that. Thsnks for sharing your photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Jonny said: Great photos, Alpha Delta 210 ... I took advantage on Saturday of the IWM Premium Members’ marquee. OK for flying shots but not for on-the-ground ones. I guess you were in the vicinity of the Airspace hangar? You might have missed the spectacle of Duxford’s own fire brigade dealing with the aftermath of the Apache’s demonstration? The pyrotechnics used seemed to have set the grass alight so the fire engines and crews zoomed out to deal with it All in all a great show, and good weather. I was hoping to see the Piston Provost (I’ve had the MikrMir 1/48 lit in the stash for some time) on the flightline walk but it didn't show, unfortunately. The ‘Bader Bus Company’ show was good, as was the nine-ship ‘Moth’ show (eight Tigers plus a Puss Moth). The Blades were something else but I don’t think I’ll take up the offer of a flight with them!!!! I’m slightly doubtful of IWM’s apparent decision to outsource ticket sales, etc. - we had to queue while the woman at the check in booth from the carpark scanned all entry tickets and ’add ons’ such as our flightline walk tickets and issue tokens for the latter ... on arrival at the flightline walk we exchanged the tokens for paper tickets, and then handed those in before entering the flightline. I queried this rather labour intensive operation and was told it was for ‘security reasons’. Mercifully the tickets for Daks over Duxford and the HAC evening in June both use the original ticketing. If I decide to attend Flying Legends I’ll be interested in what arrangements are in place for that. Thsnks for sharing your photos. Hi Jonny. I'm pleased you like the pictures. I've been a Friend of Duxford/Premium Member for many years, but decided to sit at the M11 end yesterday for a change. I was in the Members enclosure today, which provided welcome shelter from the showers! I think that IWM have made some "interesting" decisions in recent years, and I'm considering letting my membership lapse this year. A few of the immaculate-looking Martin-Baker 'Meteor 7 1/2' (officially a ‘Meteor Special’) taken yesterday. I thought this looked cool! Here are a few from a grey and occasionally wet Sunday: Pyrotechnics The aftermath of the pyrotechnics! Thanks for looking. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Excellent shots. Nice to see "Sally B/Memphis Belle". Was lucky to see her one year on Memorial Day at Maddingley before they were no longer invited. Uhhmm, I suppose the Chinook Team guys don't let their wives use that Disco for the school runs!😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 38 minutes ago, MR2Don said: Excellent shots. Nice to see "Sally B/Memphis Belle". Was lucky to see her one year on Memorial Day at Maddingley before they were no longer invited. Uhhmm, I suppose the Chinook Team guys don't let their wives use that Disco for the school runs!😉 Thanks MR2Don, I'm pleased you enjoyed them. No, they probably wouldn't, as the Captain of HMS Ark Royal has discovered to his cost.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Great pics again, lovely effect with the black and white. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Parabat said: Great pics again, lovely effect with the black and white. Thanks Parabat. The black and white Apache is my favourite from the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) STUNNING photography and GORGEOUS photos.. Always a pleasure to see your photos! Thank you for sharing them. Hope you are well . Edited May 27, 2019 by HOUSTON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, HOUSTON said: STUNNING photography and GORGEOUS photos.. Always a pleasure to see your photos! Thank you for sharing them. Hope you are well . Hey Houston! Great to hear from you. I'm very well, thank you. Thanks for the compliment! I'm pleased that you like the pictures from the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 It’s the JPs’ for me. Thanks AD for taking those. Now where’s those FLY kits. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, speedy said: It’s the JPs’ for me. Thanks AD for taking those. Now where’s those FLY kits. Steve. Hi Steve. I'm pleased you liked the images of the JPs. They put on a very graceful display. I look forward to seeing your Fly models!😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Wonderful photos! Thanks! Charlie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, Johnson said: Wonderful photos! Thanks! Charlie Hi Charlie. Thanks very much! You're too kind.😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Another great set of shots from what looks a good show and blessed with nice weather. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 6 hours ago, canberraman said: Another great set of shots from what looks a good show and blessed with nice weather. Thanks for sharing. Hi Mark. Thanks for the kind words. The weather was kind on Saturday, but I got drenched on Saturday in a heavy shower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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