Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Hi I enjoyed getting close to the Lancaster and Mosquito at East Kirkby today. The Lancaster looked very strange without her wing tips. The BBMF Spitfire Mark XVI TE311 was billed for a flypast, but instead put on a quite spirited "mini-display". In no particular order... Thanks for looking. 22 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Very nice indeed! Looks like a grand day out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Thanks Latinbear. The sigh of the Merlin(s)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Top notch, great pics and I'll bet that sound will stay with you for a while! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Parabat said: Top notch, great pics and I'll bet that sound will stay with you for a while! Thanks Parabat. You're not wrong!👂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Another splendid day out Leigh, and lovely shots that capture the event. Would love to have heard all those Merlins in harmony! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 2 hours ago, canberraman said: Another splendid day out Leigh, and lovely shots that capture the event. Would love to have heard all those Merlins in harmony! Mark Thanks Mark. It was a long journey for me, but worth it because I had wanted to see and hear the Mosquito since she was restored to ground-running condition. Seven Merlins in one day was a real treat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Some smashing images in this collection. Very fond of the worm’s eye view of the Mosquito, that’s a unique perspective, good job. Nice to see her with her cowlings in place too. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 3 hours ago, geedubelyer said: Some smashing images in this collection. Very fond of the worm’s eye view of the Mosquito, that’s a unique perspective, good job. Nice to see her with her cowlings in place too. Thanks for sharing. Thanks very much, geedubelyer. I'm pleased you liked the pictures. I'm especially pleased that you liked the worm’s eye view of the Mosquito, as it was my favourite image from the day! I cropped it very tightly because a modern mini-tractor was attached to the tail wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Hello L, WONDROUS photos from you. I See nothings changed! Still crawling on your belly to take Photos. AMAZING collection. STUUNING ...loved them all. That penultimate photo would make a SUOER Diorama! Thank you. Hope you are keeping well. HOUSTON. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Hi Houston. Im very well, thank and hope you are too. Thanks for the kind words. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the pictures. I must confess that I wasn't actually crawling on my belly, I was kneeling and poked the camera under the fence composing the shot by tilting up the LCD monitor on the rear of the camera to allow me to see the live view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 It was a great day out, wasn't it? My first time at East Kirkby and I will definitely go back. Thanks for sharing your images with us. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Hi Chris. Yes, I really enjoyed it, although there was no social distancing on the fence line when the aircraft were taxying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Yep, the social distancing seemed to just evaporate during the taxi-runs, as you say. I must admit, I started the day wearing a mask all the time, but by lunchtime I couldn't be asked any more and had the mask around my neck - not the best move on my part. It was the first time I'd seen a Mossie on the move - very impressive, but the Lanc was the greater thrill. When the Lanc parked up on the grass and went close to full-throttle, it brought a real lump to my throat. What an amazing sound. I don't think I'll ever be get tired of hearing that roar. It will be so cool to see Just Jane in the air (6 years from now, they reckon). All power to the folks working hard to get her back to the skies. Chris. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) By the way, I notice from your photos that you spent some time next to the Mossie when it was parked on the grass. I was the fella with the big microphone with the furry-cover, set up in the corner. Did we talk, by any chance? Chris. Edited September 10, 2020 by spruecutter96 Amending information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 When I first saw "Mosquito and Lancaster tax" in the heading for this thread my first thought was " My G-d, surely they won't put up with that!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 8 hours ago, spruecutter96 said: By the way, I notice from your photos that you spent some time next to the Mossie when it was parked on the grass. I was the fella with the big microphone with the furry-cover, set up in the corner. Did we talk, by any chance? Chris. Hi Chris. I agree that the sound of the Merlins at full-throttle one by one was wonderful! I was fortunate enough to enjoy a taxy ride in "Just Jane" 10 years ago as a birthday present. The highlight for me was the individual full-throttle engine runs which made the airframe shake! My last visit to East Kirkby was in 2014 when Vera was over from Canada and seeing her and the BBMF's Lancaster flying over the taxying "Just Jane" was a sight and sound that will stay with me forever. I moved around a lot on the 31st to capture as many different views as possible and am ashamed to say that I didn't speak to anyone (except for the burger lady!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Hi, Alpha. Given all the current COVID 19 concerns, I don't blame you for a second for not talking to folks on the day. I was chatting to anyone who wanted to talk, whilst still trying to keep 2 metres apart (not always successfully, if I'm honest). I don't like the current levels of paranoia the virus is causing, but I dislike the "I can't possibly get it and so won't wear a mask" attitude that some have adopted even more. Some individuals act like there is nothing going on - I bet they would be the first to criticize others if they actually contracted the virus. These are some very strange times we're living in. Chris. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, spruecutter96 said: Hi, Alpha. Given all the current COVID 19 concerns, I don't blame you for a second for not talking to folks on the day. I was chatting to anyone who wanted to talk, whilst still trying to keep 2 metres apart (not always successfully, if I'm honest). I don't like the current levels of paranoia the virus is causing, but I dislike the "I can't possibly get it and so won't wear a mask" attitude that some have adopted even more. Some individuals act like there is nothing going on - I bet they would be the first to criticize others if they actually contracted the virus. These are some very strange times we're living in. Chris. I agree with everything you say, Chris and my Mum is very disappointed that I won't be able to take her to Duxford to see the Red Arrows next weekend ☹ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I'm sorry to hear that you won't be able to take your Mum to Duxford. As an alternative to getting in, you could phone the Duxford Primary School and see if they're doing their usual that weekend. In normal times, they charge people about 8 quid to safely park in the school grounds on air-show days. The school is about a mile from the airfield. Lots of the displaying aircraft will be turning around over Duxford village. You can walk into the nearby fields and watch what's going on (officially you're not supposed to go into the fields, but I've had no issues at all when I've done it). It is not the same as being at the air-show, but it's a lot better than nothing. Having said all that, they might have cancelled their participation, due to COVID worries. Cheers. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Hi Chris. I have used Duxford school a few times (great burgers!), but as the show is cancelled, I assume that they won't be open.☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Oh, blimme.... I didn't even know that it had been canned! Considering that we're now in what appears to be "Second Wave" territory, I can see why they would do that. Roll on May 2021? Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Great pictures! I'm heading to Eat Kirkby on the 29th. Looking forward to it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 30 minutes ago, spruecutter96 said: Oh, blimme.... I didn't even know that it had been canned! Considering that we're now in what appears to be "Second Wave" territory, I can see why they would do that. Roll on May 2021? Chris. Hi Chris, Unfortunately, it is true: "80th Anniversary Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show It is with great sadness that we have taken the decision to cancel the Duxford Battle of Britain Proms and the 80th Anniversary Battle of Britain Air Show 2020. We were looking forward to the Air Show as much as the thousands of visitors who had bought tickets for what promised to be a brilliant weekend. We have been working tirelessly with our partners including Public Health England and South Cambridgeshire District Council in order to explore all avenues for hosting the event. However, we take our responsibility for the safety of our visitors and local community very seriously and feel it would be irresponsible to continue with the event in this rapidly-changing climate. We are devastated to have to take this decision, and want to thank our visitors, supporters, partners neighbours and staff members for their incredible support over the past few days and weeks. IWM, like many other museums across the country, is under significant financial pressure due to the coronavirus pandemic so it is a huge blow to have to cancel one of our biggest events less than a week before it takes place. We are confident that our visitors, partners and supporters understand we would not have taken lightly a decision of this magnitude. We are hugely sorry about the disruption that this cancellation will cause. We will be in touch with everyone who has purchased a ticket to offer refunds and options to donate your ticket to IWM or consider membership opportunities with access to a host of benefits including free entry to all IWM sites and much more for a whole year. We promise to return with a packed programme for our next Air Show season and will release details about our 2021 programme in due course. Thank you to everyone for your continued support for IWM. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 30 minutes ago, DaveJL said: Great pictures! I'm heading to Eat Kirkby on the 29th. Looking forward to it! Hi Dave. Thanks very much! I'm sure that you will enjoy yourr visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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