The American airshow, Duxford, May 2016.

[rochie]

nice stuff Dogsbody.

i will start mine with some ground shots, if some look the same as Terry's shots its because we were stood next to each other !

 

[rochie]

more, continuing with the Bronco.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Shinpachi]

Nice Terry & Karl !

 

[Airframes]

Nice shots Karl.
I'm coming towards the end of the display pics, although there's still some static shots, and a few of the refurbished American Museum to sort yet. I'll post some more later this evening.

 

[fubar57]

Very cool Terry. Must have taken everything you had to keep that Wildcat in focus

 

[Airframes]

What !!
Karl told me it was a Thunderbolt !!!

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

I wonder why I couldn't see Karl's shots when I first came here an hour ago. Nice ones Karl. Love the tail end shot of the Bronco, don't recall ever seeing one

 

[Airframes]

Sorry chaps, I didn't get any more photos edited and re-sized - I'll post more tomorrow.

 

[fubar57]

Damn.....I sat here for 6 hours

 

[Airframes]

Trying to make me feel guilty won't work - I know you were watching the hockey, whilst working on your Hellcat and drinking a beer !
My spies are everywhere !!

 

[Wayne Little]

Excellent shots Guys...

 

[Airframes]

Here's the final selection of the flying display from me, with the fighters landing, but there's still s few more to come, showing the re-furbished American Museum, and some of the departing aircraft, including the Osprey.
The 'Red Arrows' closed the show, but I didn't bother getting more than a token couple of shots, as we went to see the changes in the American Museum.
Sod's law dictated that there was a bl**dy flag at the exact crossing point of the 'cross over pair' !!!

 

[Airframes]

The American Museum had been closed for just over a year, as re-furbishment and a few changes were undertaken, and this is what it looks like now, again divided between two posts.
The P-47 used to be on the floor, the B-25 has been re-painted, and a new Mustang replaces the plastic replica that hung on the opposite side previously.
The B-17 has also been re-painted, and the F-15, previously displayed outside, near the entrance path, has been restored and hung from the ceiling.
Final selection from me will follow soon, showing some of the aircraft departing after the show, with the Osprey being an unexpected bonus.

 

[Airframes]

Second part.

 

[fubar57]

Sweet

 

[Crimea_River]

Just caught up. Pictures brightened up nicely with the weather Terry. Karl, well done as well.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Geo and Andy.
Here's the final two selections from me, showing the departures at the end of the show, and I hope you've enjoyed this glimpse at the American Airshow.
No doubt Karl will post more of his shots when he has time.
Next show outing for me will be 'Flying Legends in July', again at Duxford, when I should be meeting up with Gary (Geedee).
PICS 1 to 6. We were lucky to see the Osprey, which had been on static display, start up, taxi out, and take off.
PICS 7 and 8. This former RAF DH Devon and a Twin Otter were parked on the southern perimeter of the field, near the runway threshold. It wasn't until I examined the pics, that I discovered that the Otter belonged to the British Antarctic Survey.

 

[Airframes]

Final set, and thanks again for your interest and kind comments.
PICS 1 and 2. The Huey lifting off and departing.
PICS 3 and 4. Skyvan departing.
PICS 4 and 6. Bronco on the way home.
PICS 7 and 8. A lovely DH Rapide in 1950's RAF colours.