The latest edition of Fighter Log is released online to members of FofTFC HERE along with a little bonus feature. The printed version has been despatched to the printer with post out expected with in 14 days.
Friday 12th October
Another busy day for the engineering team at TFC. The Mk XIV and Corsair were given some exercise by the Guv’nor and the Harvard was also up and about. We look forward to meeting up with Friends at our stand in the hangar on Sunday morning.
Rob Scott caught this rather nice portrait of the Corsair for us.
The Fleet gets ready
On the ramp at Duxford today, Martin in the Harvard, Fred in the Spitfire, also Corsair photo just in!
P-40F Engine runs
P-40F is having engine test today in preparation for the display this week end. That is “Dutch Bob” watching, our current College work experience guy.
Not Forgotten
In a corner of the hangar volunteers have been involved in a special restoration project. It is now 17 years since we lost Colin Dunwell and Chris Gardner in an accident while passengers flying in Confederate Air Force B-26 “Carolyn” in the US on 28th September 1995. Their families donated a bench placed in the shadow of a tree which has been outside Hangar 2 by the crew room as a memorial…. and a much valued seat for members of the TFC team to sit and ponder and remember. Colin and Chris were both key members of the volunteer team at TFC and when you next visit Duxford you may care to spend a moment sitting on “Their Bench” outside the crew room to remember two great guys we lost too early. Not forgotten.”
Congratulations to Stevo and Strega !
Back in 2009 we congratulated Stevo on his win at Reno, all at TFC are thrilled to pass on congratulations again on winning the Unlimited Gold Race at Reno in 2012.
Duxford return
Peter Green was at the right place and time to capture these stunning images of the return from Goodwood:
Goodwood departure
Miss Velma packing her bags ready to depart Goodwood this afternoon. Aircraft now departed (17:10)
Video from September show
This is an example of the video that Friends of TFC have been able to access since last week – we hope to be able to bring more exclusive behind the scenes video shorts for Friends of TFC on the members pages in the future.