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25th March Aicraft News Update

On a somewhat Arctic Sunday a few volunteers and TFC staff were in at Hangar number 2, at the same time we were able to catch up on the latest news on aircraft in the hangar from Martin. First is that the Hawk successfully completed an air test in preparation for a flight to La

 
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Summer is nearly here

Bit  more spring cleaning and we  found this on a tape from a few years ago, we  liked the  noise  it  made – year  anyone?

 
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Another March update

  A busy week with Hawk engine runs  yesterday and now Wildcat being weighed. Else where in the hangar work has commenced on the Mk XIV annual checks:   Here are some of  our  new  recruits  hard at work:

 
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March update

Well you spend a few weeks planning something for the website and then the weather doesn’t play ball. We promised something for today so please watch the video for an update on aeroplanes and news about our brand new Friends of TFC clothing – more on this later. We are also glad to say our

 
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Another Spitfire Picture

Mk XIV on tie down for a  good  New Year cobweb blowing out  session.  Greg leant out of the  office window to get  all arty with  this   great pic:  

 
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TFC at October Show – Duxford

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Sunday Hangar update

We are back after a break after Flying Legends. Work continues in the hangar with the Hellcat being moved into the service area along with the Wildcat. TFC volunteers were busy today cleaning the aircraft and engineering checks were being carried out on the Spitfire Mk XIV. Thanks to Fred for allowing us to catch

 
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19th June – 10 days to go

Spitfire Mk XIV up and about to day along with the Hawk

 
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Another Busy Saturday

TFC P-40F up for a couple of Test flights and Stephen rattled the cobwebs out of the Mk XIV with a power on display in the afternoon.

 
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