mike65 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I decided to visit Duxford on Sunday. The wife said "For what reason?" So here are the 20 reasons Reasons 1 to 4 Reasons 5 to 20 There was no arguing with reasons like those. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Absolutely spot on Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 to true Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Never mind the sight, what heaven to the ears! Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Never mind the sight, what heaven to the ears!Andy. The spund was as good as the sight. They did the whole thong to perfection. Started with a mass take off (in pairs) and flying off into the distance to form up. Theb 4 Hawks from 19 Sqdrnb (last surviving BofB sqdrn) doing the missing man pass to start 1 minute silence, which was observed fully for about 30 seconds when the Spitfires returned. No commentry, no talking, no music just Spitfires (Merlins and a few Griffons) flying everywhere for like 15 minutes. Absolutely fantastic. Will post a few more pics when sorted. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Pure aural nectar.... Wish I had been there... Great pictures :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Is there anything on you tube or owt else for the sound effects. Wish we could have been there would have been an awesome sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I missed a piece on the local news last night, but heard later, about the M11 and A505 being jammed up big-time after the museum had to shut its doors due to being full to capacity. Must have been some very disapointed folk but it demonstrates how popular this event is. The cessation of the local USAF open days has left a bit of a vacuum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 I missed a piece on the local news last night, but heard later, about the M11 and A505 being jammed up big-time after the museum had to shut its doors due to being full to capacity. Must have been some very disapointed folk but it demonstrates how popular this event is. The cessation of the local USAF open days has left a bit of a vacuum. Saturday they had to close the gates at 12 noon as car parks were full to capacity. They even had to turn people away who had advance tickets (although they would allow them in on Sunday). People next to us on Sunday had trued to fo Saturday. They spen 3 hours in a traffic queue and could not get in. Another chap (from Scotland) had the right idea, was staying in Cambridge and used the free shuttle bus service. Don't think they had the same problem on Sunday but it was still really busy. After reading about Saturdays problem we decided to go early, got there and parked at about 8.30. Made it a long day but well worth it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 As promised I have gone through the pictures (quickl) and hace found a few more interesting ones. Lets start with a few of the flightline and some re-enactors. One shot hopefully never occured, although if it was not for want of trying. One is recently repainted to its actual Battle of Britain colours (the movie that is), as know they are both "fake" 109s Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 And some for those who like American stuff, including a couple more Merlins (by Packard) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Lets have a few more Rolls Royce motors Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Last but not least let us not forget the Hurricane. Not a glamorous as the Spitfire (which seems to have got all the fame), but still a fantastic aeroplane which we could not have done without, along with those who flew and fixed them (regardless of the aircraft). Mike PS Is it just an optical illusion or is the Sea Hurricane actually smaller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Some cracking photos there Mike. I remember going to the July Duxford Airshow about 12/13 years ago now and having a brilliant time. Just being able to see these aircraft flying is just fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Wow, :thanx: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I reckon duxford could double this show up with a mv show and it would be superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Garner Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Brilliant :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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