1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted July 11, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted July 11, 2011 As Jabo suggested, there is a another show in September which normally has lots of Spitfires..its the 75th anniversary I have already thrown it out to my wife and daughters about a day drip, and they have said that they would like to join me. Anyone else fancy it? http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/server/show/conEvent.3563 Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted August 20, 2011 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 20, 2011 Just booked my family tickets for the Saturday, Me, Janet and my two daughters Alexandra 16 and Heather 14. See you there? Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted August 20, 2011 2. Administrators Posted August 20, 2011 It's my 40th birthday the Saturday before, so I'm going as a present to me! Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted August 30, 2011 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 30, 2011 Ok guys let's start getting a proper head count and start making arrangements for meeting up. My initial thinking is 10.00 outside the American hanger? I am taking my wife and daughters and they would love to meet as many of you as they can Salute Friar Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted August 30, 2011 2. Administrators Posted August 30, 2011 Well I'm definitely going and I may have Claire in tow as well. If she isn't coming I'll be there about 9am, if she is, I think we'll be there sometime around mid-morning. Jabo Quote
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted August 31, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 31, 2011 Well me and my lot will be there, barring any unseen events. Mid morning is our planned arrival. Sent from my Galaxy using TapaTalk Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted August 31, 2011 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted August 31, 2011 Thats great guys, Any more takers, Fruitbat.......Bluebear.......Fenrir......perhaps even Dino........? Would be great to have a mini-dogz get together Cheers Friar Quote
BluBear Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 Yes, Fenrir and I plan to be there too. Weather permitting of course! Us young dogz don't like getting our fur wet. ahem. I'll make the bulk order for fish and chips now, so it's ready for us on the tank bank Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted September 1, 2011 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 1, 2011 Weather is looking ok according to my iPhone Great that you guys are making the trip I have fruitbats number mine is as before 07969826096 Quote
BluBear Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Latest and last participants list now online: Click here Saturday looks good, two Vampires added and the Patrouille de France! Shame Miss D is Sunday only, but otherwise it looks like a reasonably balanced line-up. Just can't wait to see/feel/hear that Strike Eagle... Whooooosh! Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 2, 2011 2. Administrators Posted September 2, 2011 Yes shame about Miss Demeanor - might see her arrive if she's overnighting at DX, but here's a nice picture for those who don't know this Hunter; The rest of the line up looks pretty good though. Jabo Quote
BluBear Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Miss D apparently arrived at DX and will be static tomorrow. Also the newest MkI Spitfire off the production line test flew yesterday and may also be on static. Pics here http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=108052&page=30 She's a beauty! Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 2, 2011 2. Administrators Posted September 2, 2011 Isn't she just...mmm. Is this the same Mk1A as the one on the participant list? I'm confused... Jabo Quote
BluBear Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Different Aircraft old boy! Up until now the only airworthy Mk I has been AR213, which we are all familiar with and is listed static tomorrow. This example, P9374, has been under restoration for a while and is I believe the first of three more Mk I Spits to come out of Area 51 (Historic Flying Limited). Another one recently departed DX on a trailer to another destination and I believe featured on some Monster Moves program or summat. Exciting Spitfire times for sure! Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 2, 2011 2. Administrators Posted September 2, 2011 Yes, the one featured in the Monster Moves progam is of particular note as it was the one Painless sat in. The Mk 1 one we saw in the jigs in Area 51 in 2010 is the one just completed I think... Jabo. P.S. Well, I'm ready, car sorted, cameras charged etc etc. Roll on tomorrow! Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted September 2, 2011 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 2, 2011 yea har..... I am aiming to park where we did for Flying Legends assuming that we will be watching from the Tank Bank again? 1 more sleep.......... Quote
2. Administrators fruitbat Posted September 2, 2011 2. Administrators Posted September 2, 2011 Yes shame about Miss Demeanor - might see her arrive if she's overnighting at DX, but here's a nice picture for those who don't know this Hunter; The rest of the line up looks pretty good though. Jabo So thats what that was, i saw that at manston a couple of weeks ago! wish i could come, but i'll be working alas....... have a great time chaps! I will however make it to your B-Day Colin, looking forward to that. On an aside, saw a silver spit yesterday flying overhead, can't remember seeing it before, any ideas, all i could tell was it was silver, and a merlin...... Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted September 2, 2011 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 2, 2011 could it have been this one I'll add your name to the guest list Fruity old bean, will be great to see you. Just you or bringing a guest? Quote
2. Administrators fruitbat Posted September 2, 2011 2. Administrators Posted September 2, 2011 could it have been this one that will be the one Quote
Sweper Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Cheers guys! Expecting lots of pictures! Quote
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted September 3, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 3, 2011 ~S~ You lucky Dogz, Have a great day boyz, I will think of you all as I'm running up and down bloody ladders at work ~S~ Planeless. Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 3, 2011 2. Administrators Posted September 3, 2011 Back safe and sound in Coventry, thanks to Friar, Fenrir, Blubear, Zooly and Big Enk plus all families for a great day out. Weather top notch for a change, interesting to see the revamped Red Lion. Great flying too! Pictures to follow. Jabo Quote
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted September 4, 2011 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 4, 2011 A great day, good to meet up again. High light for me the Yak display team, 6 or 7 ships in tight formation doing "red arrows" type stuff, as well as the Spits showing off a bit. Afterwards we went to the Red Lion for a bit to eat. The place was only open for the day, probably because the heard the Dogz were coming back! The old place has certainly changed, I feel the old character has now gone. I took some pictures on my new iphone and as I have not got used to the way it words yet they are not brilliant but hope it will give an impression from those that knew the old place what has gone on... Picture 1 - The new bar Picture 2 - Side extension, you can just see through the windows that old "cottage" that stood in the far left hand corner of the car park, I think it was accommodation for the staff? Picture 3 - They still let anyone in though! Picture 4 - Towards the old front door on the main road Picture 5 - Taken standing in the old doorway looking towards what was the beer garden Picture 6 - Taken looking towards what was the reception area / old toilets / TV area Quote
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted September 4, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 4, 2011 So, basically, they ruined the place? Quote
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