Jessie The Jeep Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 As with past years, here's a thread with a few of my photos from this year. York Crank Up April 14th I set off from Washington at 8.30am against a strong headwind. It was so strong at times, I struggled to hit 30 mph, and as a result of the extended journey time, I just missed the start of the convoy, passing them the wrong way on the A64. Nearing the centre of York, I spotted a Jeep on the side of the road. It was Simon, hood up and spanners everywhere. It didn't take too long to find a slightly loose carburettor, which was sucking air at its gasket and messing up the mixture. Once it was nipped up again, with finished the trip to the castle, to find around 50 or so vehicles on display. Because of the wind strength, it took me almost 3/4 of a tank to get to York, but after filling up, the return trip was done on a little over 1/4 tank! Battlegroup North, Elvington Airfield - May 11/12th Held on a very windy weekend, the move from the museum compound to the airfield, exaggerated the cold. Saturday was also showery, and this probably helped to keep the public away. It cleared up on Saturday evening, giving some of the best light of the weekend, allowing me to get some great sunset pictures over the Nimrod and Victor. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota and Lancaster also flew over, the Dak on Saturday and the Lanc on Sunday. Saturday also saw the Buccaneer and Nimrod do fast taxi runs, while on Sunday, the Nimrod was replaced by the Victor. There were also a number of aircraft from Breighton airfield made several passes on Sunday. There was a very good tun out of vehicles, though with them spread out over a larger site, it was difficult to tell numbers compared to previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Blyth Battery Goes to War - May 19th I only attended for the second day, as there was torrential rain on Saturday. Sunday started out calm, not too cold, but very misty. The mist gradually lifted across the day, with more people turning out as the day progressed. By the end of the day, I'd chatted to more people in one day at Blyth than both days at Elvington. The Great North Fly In - June 15/16th A poor forcast put some people off, but the forecast turned out to be wrong. Saturday was dry and bright, though windy, and this kept the numbers down. Sunday on the other hand was dry, bright and a fairly gentle wind, so there was plenty of flying and lots of visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Breighton Airfield Wings & Wheels/Bucker Fest - July 13/14th The annual Fly/Drive In at Breighton Airfield near Selby. Red hot weather, perfect flying conditions and a great Saturday evening party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Croft Nostalgia Weekend - August 3/4th Croft Nostalgia was an excellent weekend, both with content and weather. The only serious rain was a thunderstorm on Friday late afternoon, after we had set up camp. After it cleared, it gave a really nice Sun set which I took advantage of in pictures three and four. Trams & Transport at the North East Land Sea and Air Museum - August 11th Now that the NE Electrical Traction Trust has moved to the former NE Aircraft Museum, now N.E.L.S.A.M., there are a number of trams in residence amongst the hangars. The Tram people had their first open day today, so I took the Jeep down to have a look and support the event, as there were also other vehicles attending. It was a good day, with only a few short showers that encouraged people to have a look inside the trams and buses. The museum entrance and shop has also changed locations since I was last there in November. With the better weather this year, further progress has also been made on the painting of the Vulcan back to its 1970's colour scheme. There have also been big strides made on the internal restoration of the Trident passenger cabin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 NE Military Vehicle Club Rally - August 25/26th Another successful event at the DLI Museum, and the good weather helped a great deal, though most of my pictures were taken early Sunday before the Sun came out. On Sunday, Lynne took the Jeep while I drove the Dodge. Upon arrival, she informed me the Jeep tank was empty! I dipped the tank and found two inches of fuel left, which works out to be around a gallon, giving plenty for the return trip back home. On Monday, it was just the Dodge in attendance. North East Restoration Club Car Show - September 1st For a bit of a change, I took the Dodge to a local car show. It stood out amongst all the polished paint work around me, and there was quite a lot of interest from the other car owners and the public. There was such a good turn out, that the show ground gates had to be closed to stop further entries once the field was full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 RAF Scorton Memorial Dedication - September 7th Mid afternoon on September 7th, I set off for what once was RAF Scorton. Meeting up with some other vehicle owners at Croft. There were around ten vehicles in attendance for the memorial dedication, and about 70 people from the village and surrounding area The station commander of RAF Leeming unveiled the memorial which stands next to the restored windsock mast. Washington Heritage Festival - September 21st Here's a few pictures from early in the day while everyone was still setting up. Not a massive military turn out, but a good number of public there. Mid afternoon, two of the battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfires came over on their way to Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Breighton Airfield Pre-hibernation Fly-In - October 6th For a change, I took the B-17 Fortress on static display to Brieghton for their end of season fly in. I needed to store it at my dad's place for a while to use the trailer for other things, and since that would meant the B-17 would be close to Breighton for their event, it was an easy choice to take it along. It was nice weather to end the season and the evening Sun light allowed some nice photos out on the airfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) North East Aircraft Museum Hosts the 607 Squadron Reunion and Remembrance Service - November 9/10th 607 Squadron Reunion Nov 9th On November 9th, veterans of 607 County of Durham Squadron gathered at the aircraft museum, built on the site of RAF Usworth, to mark the opening of a new 607 Squadron display in the entrance of the main hangar. The display charts the beginnings of the Squadron and RAF Usworth with display boards and exhibits, and follows the Squadron history through the wars and beyond. An Ex-RAF Bulldog trainer made a number of fly pasts and a small memorial service was held before the official opening. Remembrance Service Nov 10th The annual Remembrance Service was held on Sunday 10th. Lyta laid a wreath made by a local scout group; a poignant moment for someone so young. That was the end of my 2013 season. Edited December 15, 2013 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Can anyone explain the chiselled stone or pour concrete piece on the left and right of the memorial with the inscription AM No 5 with the broad arrow please? Grand photos. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Can anyone explain the chiselled stone or pour concrete piece on the left and right of the memorial with the inscription AM No 5 with the broad arrow please? Grand photos. R Air Ministry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Air Ministry boundary marker stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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