Look through the rectangle window today...

First day back in 2025 working in the VR department and more gun camera film! Lunchtime 'sortie' down to the winter exhibition "Scramble" and then on to the ARCo hangar...

T9s PV202, PT462 and MJ444 all in various states of 'undress' and Hurricane/'Twocane' BE505 also getting some TLC.

 

Ho Ho Ho...

Richard Grace 1984-2024

I read the sad news about the death of Richard Grace yesterday. A fine pilot and knowledgeable engineer, I had only recently viewed video of him visiting Kermit Weeks in Florida to discuss the Tempest V and returning it to flight.

Sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Hurricane Wednesday

The two seat Hurricane BE505 left with a lucky passenger while I was on my lunch break...

 

"Duxford In A Different Light"

I worked the "Duxford In A Different Light" photo event this evening. Had the opportunity to take some photos - aircraft on display were Spitfire Mk1 N3200, Spitfire Mk XIV MV293, Airco DH9 EE8894, Spitfire Mk IX RW382, Hurricane Mk1 P2902 and CA-18 Mustang 21 "Jersey Jerk" was detailed for the engine run slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday trog...

Some movements on the airfield today plus T9 PT462 and Buchon Yellow 10 were doing some pre-Flying Day display practice. Finally snapped Jersey Jerk without out any covers...

 

 

  

Wednesday wander

 Back after a three week break and the some of the residents are out in the open...

Bit of a dull day...

Quick saunter after lunch today - Aero Legends "sisters" NH341 "Elizabeth" and MJ444 "Lady Luck" taking the air with PV202 and PT462 looking on. The Lockheed Electra G-AFTL was seen by myself for the first time 'turning and burning' and Lysander V9312 LX•E was out for an engine run...