2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 17, 2013 2. Administrators Posted April 17, 2013 I see from the Participant list, the rather lovely P-51C 'Princess Elizabeth' is scheduled to display as part of the 'Eagle Squadron' along with Snafu and an (as yet) unknown Spit 1A and Hurricane. Sounds good to me! Jabo So part from Tom, Chris and I, who else is up for this? Quote
BluBear Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 I hope she stays for legends! I can't make it now unfortunately. Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 17, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted April 17, 2013 According to the grapevine she's coming over with the horsemen so given that they'll be at legends... Quote
BluBear Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 Indeed, one would hope she'll be shacking up at DX for the summer Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted April 17, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Posted April 17, 2013 Anyone fancy going...I'm in (I think my daughter Alex wants to come to) Quote
1. DDz Quorum DD_Fenrir Posted April 18, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Posted April 18, 2013 It's been on my calender since Feb - only a serious accident is going to keep me from attending, and even then I'd bloomin well crawl there if necessary! Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted April 18, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Posted April 18, 2013 ~S~ Chaps, Cannot afford this one as well as the NRM trip and Duxford : ( Have a great time though. Cheers, Mick. Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 18, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted April 18, 2013 ~S~ Mick - Sorry to hear that m8. Jabo So that's 3 (possibly 4). Anyone else? Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 25, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted April 25, 2013 Some lovely pics of the Sabre working up to the dsplay season on the historic aviation forum. Here's just one to whet your appetite! Quote
DD_Arthur Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Sabre? Cor! Any chance of this appearing at Leg-ends in July? Quote
BluBear Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Sabre? Cor! Any chance of this appearing at Leg-ends in July?Unlikely I'm afraid Arthur!Legends operates a 'pistons only' policy which is somewhat of a shame. I'd like to see them extend the invite to classic jets too. Imagine a meteor, sabre, sea vixen and even a replica 262... OoooooThat said, one cannot complain when faced with a dozen spitfires... Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 25, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted April 25, 2013 I'm inclined to agree Christophe, after all Korean war veterans are common visitors to the show, so it's a pity that contemporaries of the skyraider aren't included. I suppose it's viewed as the start of a slippery slope. Include Korea and its a short step to Vietnam and so on. On a related note I believe the sea vixen is still out of action following the uc collapse at Bournemouth last year? Jabo Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted April 25, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Posted April 25, 2013 Sabre? Cor! Any chance of this appearing at Leg-ends in July?Unlikely I'm afraid Arthur! Legends operates a 'pistons only' policy which is somewhat of a shame. I'd like to see them extend the invite to classic jets too. Imagine a meteor, sabre, sea vixen and even a replica 262... Oooooo That said, one cannot complain when faced with a dozen spitfires... No no no! No stinkin' friggin' Jets at Legends! Not a shame, it's brilliant! Let them ffin Jets go elsewhere, plenty of shows to spoil all around the British Isles! Quote
DD_Arthur Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Lol, FT. You're probably right. I still wouldn't mind seeing a Sabre or a Sea-Vixen do a low pass at an intimate little place like Duxford one day. How about Old Warden? @Jabo and Blubear; are there any sixties jets doing the UK airshow circuit these days? I know very little about these things. I well remember a privately owned Thud at RIAT donkey's years ago. I always thought Harriers were the loudest jets flying and continued to believe this right up until the Thud pilot gave it the beans on takeoff at Fairford. If money were no object, I would'nt have a Spitty or a P51. I'd get a Hunting Provost. Quote
BluBear Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 Plenty of Jet Provosts and Strikemasters about Arthur. A handful of Vampires and Venoms, soon to be two Meteors and a few Gnats also airworthy. I understand a Canberra will also return to the skies in the next year or so, and the Sea Vixen is currently being repaired after u/c collapse as Jabo alluded to. Oh, lets not forget a fairly healthy population of Hunters, now that is one beautiful aircraft! Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 26, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted April 26, 2013 And the Vulcan - for the time being anyway. If money were no object Arthur, I wouldn't have a Spitty or Pony either, Too many of them about these days, I'd rather have something a little 'different'. Avenger, Beaufighter...I feel a thread coming on... Quote
DD_Arthur Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 I'd rather have something a little 'different'. Avenger, Beaufighter...I feel a thread coming on... How about a Swordfish? Plenty of room to take a few friends if they like standing and a picnic basket too. Short field operating capability, etc. Quote
2. Administrators fruitbat Posted April 26, 2013 2. Administrators Posted April 26, 2013 I'd rather have something a little 'different'. Avenger, Beaufighter...I feel a thread coming on... How about a Swordfish? Plenty of room to take a few friends if they like standing and a picnic basket too. Short field operating capability, etc. God no.If money were no object (and it really was no object, cause this is going to cost a bit), i'd build a deHavilland Hornet. Best looking prop plane ever, and fantastic performance to boot. Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 26, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted April 26, 2013 Good call Kev. For those that don't know Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 30, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted April 30, 2013 Back on track, I see that a certain P-51B/C/D arrived at Duxford yesterday. 26 days to go! And for more information about the 'Eagle Squadron' formation planned for the show see; http://globalaviationresource.com/v2/2013/04/29/remembering-the-mighty-eighth-pt-1-spitfire-mk-ia-p7308-unveiled-at-duxford/?fb_source=pubv1 with a look af the new paintjob for Spit 1A (AR213) especially for the occasion! Jabo Quote
BluBear Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 AR213 looks sweeeeeeet! Also, I think we should all protest at Legends that Princess Liz stays here. I suggest we chain Sweper to her, at least we'll know where he is! Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted May 9, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted May 9, 2013 ooo.ooo.OOOO, I see that one of sidney camm's finest is now on the particpant list - Miss Demeanor anyone? Hunter & Sabre - oh my. Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted May 9, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted May 9, 2013 And a certain container is opened... Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted May 13, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted May 13, 2013 The Eagles return Liz getting an engine test earlier today and... Snafu getting airborne for a test flight. Credit to OP for the photo's Jabo Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted May 24, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Posted May 24, 2013 O M G - Just came across this from the IWM "The Eagle Squadron will form the centrepiece of the IWM Duxford Spring Air Show 2013 on Sunday 26 May, opening the show at 1400 with a four-ship routine before splitting into pairs, followed by a formation with B-17 Preservation Ltd’s Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sally B’. The Eagle Squadron will take to the skies for a second time during the Air Show’s three and a half hour flying programme when they fly in formation with the RAFAT The Red Arrows prior to the Reds’ show-closing routine. This one-off formation looks set to end the IWM Duxford Spring Airshow 2013 on a high." Quote
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