I didn’t have the highest of hopes on the drive over to Abingdon on Sunday morning, I should quickly clarify that any ill feeling was squarely aimed at mother nature and the weather and was to say nothing of the line up. Abingdon has long been a traditional season opener and always manages to pull … Continue reading Abingdon Air & Country Show: 3rd May 2015
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Museum Photo Post: Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre – East Kirkby
I recently took a look around the Lincolnshire Aviation Centre at East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, home to Avro Lancaster "Just Jane" and D-Day veteran Douglas C-47 "Drag Em Oot". "Jane" or NX611 to give her full title, is undoubtedly the star of the museum, being the second live Lancaster in the UK she regularly performing … Continue reading Museum Photo Post: Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre – East Kirkby
Airshow Moments 2014 – Dakota Gathering: Duxford 24-25th May
For this weeks Airshow Moment, I follow the season through to the first Duxford show of the year and their D-Day Celebrations. More specifically, the impressive gathering of C-47 Skytrains/Dakotas: If there is one thing Duxford can do well, it is World War 2 displays, being home to the one of the biggest collections of … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2014 – Dakota Gathering: Duxford 24-25th May