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Duxford September Bimbles ~ *UPDATE 2~19Sep17*

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Duxford September Bimbles ~ *UPDATE 2~19Sep17*

Post by Pen Pusher » Sat Sep 02, 2017 7:27 pm

The weather was a bit iffy at the start of the day with low cloud/fog/mist enveloping Duxford. Fortunately by late morning it started to clear and by early afternoon it was blue sky and sunshine and very warm. Highlight of the day was the visiting Breitling DC-3 that had stopped off at Duxford on its round the world tour and was due to leave for Biggin Hill. Many thanks to the crew for the close up access. Spitfire TD314 flew off to Headcorn and N3200 and PV202 were flying their usual with Classic Wings. Photos in the order taken.

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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ 02Sep17

Post by jem60 » Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:40 pm

Very nice, Brian. That must be the best condition D.C.3 in the world!!. :)

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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ 02Sep17

Post by Pen Pusher » Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:36 pm

77,000 flying hours on the clock. :O

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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ 02Sep17

Post by paddyboy » Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:06 pm

Hi Brian :P

Those DC3 pics are just superb :thumbs:

The interior pics are excellent ;)

Cheers :thumb:

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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ 02Sep17

Post by TankBuster » Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:31 pm

So that's what it was!
I saw that DC3 flying over Brightlingsea Essex on Saturday afternoon. Must have been on it's way to Biggin Hill :thumbs: .

Thanks for posting, I always love seeing your Duxford Bimbles :thumb: .

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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ 02Sep17

Post by Pune » Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:10 pm

Superb as always..thanks for sharing... :thumb:
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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ *UPDATE 1~06Sep17*

Post by Pen Pusher » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:25 pm

A busy day at Duxford. The Fighter Collection were out to play as some of their aircraft are off to Goodwood for the weekend and pilots were getting in some aerobatic practice. The Anglia Aircraft Restorations aircraft were on the move to Sywell as they are flying at the Victory Show at Cosby at the weekend. TF-51D/'Miss Velma' was briefly outside before being packed into a container for it's journey to Fighter Rebuilders at Chino for a rebuild following the off airfield landing during the Flying Legends air show. There were quite a few GA visitor but there were three that caught my eye. In the order taken.

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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ *UPDATE 1~06Sep17*

Post by paddyboy » Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:51 pm

Hi Brian :P

Your 'Bimbles' always make my day :thumbs:

Thanks :thumb:

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PS: come back soon, 'Miss Velma' ;)
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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ *UPDATE 2~19Sep17*

Post by Pen Pusher » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:21 pm

This close to an air show I wasn't expecting it to be busy, and it wasn't. PV202 was passenger flying, TFC's Hawk 75 went up for a handling flight and some aerobatics and the Wildcat was also due to fly as was the HAC Hurricane. Amongst the GA visitors was some oldies but goldies like a very pretty 1942 Stinson V77 Gullwing/NC50238, a 1948 Aeronca 15AC/G-AREX and a bit more up to date 1959 Focke Wulf (Piaggio) P-149D/D-EARY. In the order taken.

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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ *UPDATE 2~19Sep17*

Post by paddyboy » Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:33 am

Hi Brian :P

Nice updates :thumbs:

Fingers crossed for some good weather for the show :thumb:

Best regards ;)

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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ *UPDATE 2~19Sep17*

Post by XPLUMBER » Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:48 am

Well up to your usual standard Brian, looking forward to the show at the weekend.
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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ *UPDATE 2~19Sep17*

Post by Tiger 1 » Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:49 am

Hi Brian

Superb set once again... love the Spitfires... of course.

Hopefuly see you on Saturday at the show.

Best rgds

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Re: Duxford September Bimbles ~ *UPDATE 2~19Sep17*

Post by jem60 » Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:37 pm

Very nice as always Brian. Spent today there. What the hell happened to our 21degrees and blue skies that were forecast???. Will give tomorrow a miss, rain forecast but back on Friday. Regards, John.

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