It is a shame to start February off on a note of regret, but I didn't feel I could let the passing of US Navy ace Alexander Vraciu on the 29th January go unnoticed on this page. Without the brave men who flew these aircraft we love so much into war, we may very well … Continue reading Warbird People: Lt. Alex Vraciu – Hellcat Legend
A hallmark of Duxford airshows during the 1990s are early 2000's was the sight of the Grumman Cats of the Fighter Collection. For many years the cats made up the traditonal opening act of any show. Led by the distinctive Tigercat, with the Hellcat, Bearcat and Wildcat tucked in behind. A formation pass would always … Continue reading Photo Post – Grumman’s Big Cats
It has long been a tradition that every July Duxford plays host to the wonderful Flying Legends airshow. Historic aircraft from around Europe and the world fill the airfield and put on spectacular displays. Flying Legends is of course the brainchild of Stephen Grey, owner of The Fighter Collection. Over the years Stephen and his … Continue reading Airshow Moments – Flying Legends “Joker”
Amidst the countless other unique highlights that the 2014 airshow season brought, there has been one important aircraft that I have not yet mentioned. After 6 years on the ground The Fighter Collection’s Grumman Hellcat took to the skies over Duxford once again. With the 2013 season over all of the Fighter Collections fleet, save … Continue reading Hellcat’s Return
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