Duxford - a Pictorial Tour.

[Airframes]

Thanks Cory. Yes, it does seem darker in the mixed lighting of the hangar, but it's the same colour as the one in your 'siggy' when seen in full daylight.

 

[Gnomey]

Excellent stuff Terry! Keep them coming.

 

[Wildcat]

Excellent Terry!

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Hugh and Andy.

Continuing with the last few from Hangar 2, there's always something to see happening here, with a mix of operational aircraft, those under long-term re-build, and major servicing being carried out. It's always interesting to return after a period of time, and see how some projects have progressed. As an example, during my last visit prior to last week, the P47 'razorback' was just the shell of the fuselage, up on trestles, and now boasts wings, undercarriage and engine. There was a chap working on the glazing for the windscreen, who very kindly allowed me under the rope barrier, and even offered to move the ladders and steps, in order to allow better photos, although I didn't take him up on this thoughtful offer.
This is very much a 'working' hangar and, during quiet periods, the guys working there will, when possible, allow you to get 'up close' to their charges, if you ask nicely.

 

[Crimea_River]

You actually held your hand steady when you got one of "those things" in the background. I'm impressed!

Is that a Fiat in the zinc chromate? I didn't see that one last year.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Excellent shots Terry and the Thunderbolt is gorgeous!! Is the that a P-40B (fifth shot down, second set)? Funny Corey!

 

[rochie]

great pictures Terry, they've realy cracked on with that P-47 since we were there

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Fantastic thread Terry, how the place has changed since my visit only visit in the late 70s. Sadly it's not on my venue for this coming UK visit...............maybe next time round when I'm a true veteran and senior.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks very much guys. Andy, yes, a Fiat Falco, which has been there for two years at least, and yes Aaron, it's a P40B.
The P47 surprised me Karl, as it's not far off being done methinks.
More coming soon.

 

[Njaco]

Is that a P-43 Lancer? Didn't think there were any left.

 

[Airframes]

The one in French markings Chris? It's a Curtiss Hawk.

 

[mikewint]

Really cool, like a 1:1 post your models

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Mike. Wait 'til you see some of the later shots, in the Land Warfare Hall - they are 1:1 dioramas !

 

[mikewint]

wish I'd have known about all this cool "stuff" when I was in England, course that was way back in 1972

 

[Gnomey]

More good stuff Terry, keep it coming.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks guys, more tomorrow, in Hangar 3 - one of the historic buildings in its' own right.

 

[Airframes]

Before moving on to the next hangar, here are some from the second section of Hangar 2, all airworthy aircraft. As you will see, access is good, and preparation work can be viewed close up.

 

[Catch22]

Nice shots Terry! I haven't seen a B-17 in years. Those PBYs are sure enormous too though. I'm surprised they don't have the Hellcat painted in FAA markings.

 

[rochie]

nice pics terry, is that the bit we missed ?

 

[Gnomey]

Good stuff Terry!