For many decades now, Hangar 2 south (and at times hangar 3 north, at Duxford has been home to some of the rarest and most remarkable warbirds to ever grace the European airshow circuit. The Fighter Collection have provided some of the best memories for warbird fans worldwide with their typically spirited display flying and … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2021 Number 4 – Return of the Fighter Collection
2021 saw the Duxford "Showcase" Days, which had been in place since 2019 rebranded to Flying Days. The idea of these days is to have a day every couple of weeks that features a small selection of Duxford based aircraft in an hour long flying display. These are otherwise normal museum days, with free entry … Continue reading Duxford Flying Days 22nd May, 6th June and 20th June
It's hard to believe we're already in June, though for once at least the weather forecast doesn't look absolutely perfect for flying at the coming weekend. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/28133603295/in/album-72157669047928081/ This week traditionally hosts the second Sunday airshow of the year at the Shuttleworth Collection. This event has followed a number of themes over the years, most notably … Continue reading Warbird Tails Looking Back – June at Old Warden
Following on from last years first instalment, which was widely regarded to be one of the highlights of the season the 2017 Fly Navy airshow at the Shuttleworth Collection built on a well earned reputation. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/35698959730/in/dateposted-public/ The show took place on the 4th June and featured a wide range of displays from collection and visiting … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Fly Navy Show – 4th June 2017
It goes without saying that the Fighter Collection's incredible extended sequence at Old Warden in June was one of the highlights of the season. Seeing the rarer aircraft in the Duxford based collection away from their home base is a rare event especially at a venue as intimate as Old Warden. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/28133603295/in/album-72157669047928081/ The slot was … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2016 – Fighter Collection Fly Navy Finale
Well, where to start? This is one airshow that will surely go into the history books. From start to finish this one was straight on the “I was there” list. The Shuttleworth collection team proving once again that if you stick to a well crafted theme you will truly have something special. The list of … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Fly Navy Show – 5th June 2016
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
Another story from my American trip earlier this year: this time from Pennsylvania. On the weekend of the 6th/7th/8th of June the Reading based Mid Atlantic Air Museum hosted their Second World War weekend and airshow. With Friday billed as a practice and pleasure flight day and Saturday and Sunday full shows, the event provided … Continue reading Mid Atlantic Air Museum: Reading World War Two Weekend June 6th-8th 2014
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