Crimea_River
Marshal
Forgot one. Shuttleworth's Sea Hurricane kicking up dirt on arrival:
Battle of Britain 75th in 2015
- Thread starter Jeff Hunt
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Benevolens Magister
Nice one !
A good shot without the background clutter of Fire trucks or parked, modern aircraft, usually seen on show days, which, being just the fields in the background, lends atmosphere and could be a 'period' shot.
A good shot without the background clutter of Fire trucks or parked, modern aircraft, usually seen on show days, which, being just the fields in the background, lends atmosphere and could be a 'period' shot.
I don't know, here I am doing more prep at home than I normally do at work and you guys are there already, having far too much fun than should be allowed !
fubar57
General
A great start......
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Well get your a$$ down here then! May get a few more up tomorrow night. Here are a few more from today:
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Benevolens Magister
Can't wait !
As I said to Karl, I don't normally get excited about anything, but for this one, I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve !
Apart from the historic occasion of the show, and all the Spitfires and Hurricanes (not a lot of other 'exciting' stuff though, compared to some of the DX shows), the 'big' thing will be meeting up with Andy, Jeff and his friend Jason, after so many years of being 'cyber space' friends. And having the opportunity to enjoy a social evening around the BBQ at our 'base camp' with all three on Sunday evening, is a great.
And then there's the chance to 'escort' our ex-'Colonial' guests around DX on Monday (even though rain is forecast for then), and take Andy to an old, thatch-roofed pub in the village on Monday night, which was used by both RAF and USAAF aircrew during the war - a great end to the weekend.
It would really be marvelous if such a meeting could be repeated next year, with more forum members, at the annual 'Big One', Flying Legends.
EDIT:- crossed posts with Andy. More great pics there, and I haven't seen that particular Harvard/Texan/T-6 at DX before - unless it's a re-paint of a resident.
As I said to Karl, I don't normally get excited about anything, but for this one, I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve !
Apart from the historic occasion of the show, and all the Spitfires and Hurricanes (not a lot of other 'exciting' stuff though, compared to some of the DX shows), the 'big' thing will be meeting up with Andy, Jeff and his friend Jason, after so many years of being 'cyber space' friends. And having the opportunity to enjoy a social evening around the BBQ at our 'base camp' with all three on Sunday evening, is a great.
And then there's the chance to 'escort' our ex-'Colonial' guests around DX on Monday (even though rain is forecast for then), and take Andy to an old, thatch-roofed pub in the village on Monday night, which was used by both RAF and USAAF aircrew during the war - a great end to the weekend.
It would really be marvelous if such a meeting could be repeated next year, with more forum members, at the annual 'Big One', Flying Legends.
EDIT:- crossed posts with Andy. More great pics there, and I haven't seen that particular Harvard/Texan/T-6 at DX before - unless it's a re-paint of a resident.
Crimea_River
Marshal
I'm penciling in Legend already but I'll need to stay closer than Royston next time.
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Benevolens Magister
The hotel where Jeff is staying, Holiday Inn Express, opposite Whittlesford rail station is probably the closest, at a reasonable price compared to the other relatively local places. Or there's Duxford lodge, of course, but it depends on your budget.
We'll have a chat about it over the weekend.
We'll have a chat about it over the weekend.
Those are nice Andy, setting off 9am in the morning !
Looking forward to seeing the MkXIV JE J.
Looking forward to seeing the MkXIV JE J.
Crimea_River
Marshal
17 Spits up today! More later.....
Great shots Andy!
Awesome!
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Fricken Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nicely captured Andy
got back from the weekend at Duxford a couple of hours ago, had a great time and will add the best of my pictures in here over the next few days as i find the time !
got back from the weekend at Duxford a couple of hours ago, had a great time and will add the best of my pictures in here over the next few days as i find the time !
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Benevolens Magister
Good stuff Andy !
Like Karl, I've just got back from a fantastic weekend at Duxford, so I'll sort and post some pics over the next few days.
Karl and I only went to the show on Sunday, but saw quite a lot of it from our campsite at Fowlmere, just up the road. Apart from a brilliant show, in great weather, we had a marvellous time, meeting up with Andy, Jeff (Hunt) and his friend Jason, and enjoyed Karl's cooking when we all got together for a BBQ on Sunday night.
I've been going to shows at Duxford for almost 40 years, off and on, and I think this one was the busiest I've ever seen, with huge crowds 6 to 8 deep the entire length of the display line - which is over a mile long. Some of the displays were a little further away than normal, and the angles and flight paths were perhaps not as close or dramatic, presumably a result of the recent Shoreham disaster, but this didn't detract from an otherwise superb display of flying which, understandably, concentrated on Spitfires, Hurricanes and others from the BoB period, with other old favourites thrown in.
As mentioned, I'll post some of my shots later, but meanwhile I'd like to say a big 'THANK YOU' to Andy, Jeff and Jason, for making the trip across the 'Pond', which made the weekend extra special, and thanks to Karl and his daughter April, for all the help and assistance they gave me too.
Like Karl, I've just got back from a fantastic weekend at Duxford, so I'll sort and post some pics over the next few days.
Karl and I only went to the show on Sunday, but saw quite a lot of it from our campsite at Fowlmere, just up the road. Apart from a brilliant show, in great weather, we had a marvellous time, meeting up with Andy, Jeff (Hunt) and his friend Jason, and enjoyed Karl's cooking when we all got together for a BBQ on Sunday night.
I've been going to shows at Duxford for almost 40 years, off and on, and I think this one was the busiest I've ever seen, with huge crowds 6 to 8 deep the entire length of the display line - which is over a mile long. Some of the displays were a little further away than normal, and the angles and flight paths were perhaps not as close or dramatic, presumably a result of the recent Shoreham disaster, but this didn't detract from an otherwise superb display of flying which, understandably, concentrated on Spitfires, Hurricanes and others from the BoB period, with other old favourites thrown in.
As mentioned, I'll post some of my shots later, but meanwhile I'd like to say a big 'THANK YOU' to Andy, Jeff and Jason, for making the trip across the 'Pond', which made the weekend extra special, and thanks to Karl and his daughter April, for all the help and assistance they gave me too.
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Jeff Hunt
1st Lieutenant
Got home about an hour and a half ago. A tad on the tired side but still pumped over what was a great "weekend". Lots of pics to follow over the next while.
Cheers,
Jeff
Cheers,
Jeff
Looking forward to them Pics! 
i would also like to say thanks to Andy, Jeff and Jason for making such a long trip over here, it was fantastic to meet you guys and am just glad my cooking didnt kill anyone! 
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