Hendon/Duxford Visit

• Aug 7, 2013

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Revis Island.

Duxford more

 

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• Aug 7, 2013

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Great stuff H. I think that the Spitfire in pics 5 and 6 is a glass-fibre replica, possibly re-painted for film or TV work. It used to be painted in grey/green if I remember correctly.

 

• Aug 8, 2013

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Nice shots Harrison!

 

• Aug 8, 2013

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Thanks guys !

 

• Aug 12, 2013

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Yep, nice! 8)

I don't recall seeing the red-and-white Javelin before either.

 

• Aug 12, 2013

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Clave said:

Yep, nice! 8)

I don't recall seeing the red-and-white Javelin before either.

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been there a while Bill, was there when Terry and i went a four years ago

 

• Aug 12, 2013

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Great pics H!

Now, about this Glasgow visit.......

 

• Aug 12, 2013

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Is the Spit all propped up the James May Airfix plane?????

Great shots!!!!

 

• Aug 13, 2013

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Moreeee

 

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• Aug 13, 2013

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Revis Island.

Last of Duxford

 

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• Aug 13, 2013

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Good stuff H. Someone's turned the Lanc's nose turret since I was last there.

 

• Aug 13, 2013

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Good shots Harrison!

 

• Aug 13, 2013

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Good stuff H. Someone's turned the Lanc's nose turret since I was last there.

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Wonder if they do it just to keep seals, gears and whatnot lubed and no flat spots. I did the same with my truck that sat for 2yrs before I sold it. Buyer stopped by today and it was looking and running beautifully.

 

• Aug 13, 2013

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Good photos. They are forever moving stuff around at DX, always interesting because there is something different to see with every visit. I used to go at least once a year and there was always a different aeroplane visiting or they'd moved something about. They have a bunch of staff there who do a bit of servicing, as well as restoration; the Lanc being a focal point for veterans is often open for inspection.

 

• Aug 13, 2013

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Yep, it's also good to see how far a particular restoration has come since the last visit. I remember seeing the B-24 fuselage, lying on 'stocks' on the floor, with most of the skin off, and parts all over the place. About 18 months, maybe 2 years later, it was on display in the 'American' Museum !!
With it being a 'live' airfield, there's always something going on, and something different to see, how ever many times you go. Looking forward to going to the September air show.