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Wildcat Flies

Monday 17th June, pm Wildcat has a successful test flight

– thanks to Greg for the pic

June 17, 2013

Quick update the hangar is becoming quietly focussed and there is a definite air of purpose – The Nimrod and Wildcat have had engine runs and compass swings and all we need is the pilot and suitable weather at Duxford at the same time!! Work continues on the Spitire Mk VB with the addition of wingtips (again). The Mustang Tf-51 also recieving attention.

Now, however you choose to visit Flying Legends there is always more to do than time allows.

Here are a couple of ideas to save on time and hassle.

First join Friends of TFC online before you visit! This will allow you Free entry to the Flight Line Walk though the priority entrance. Plus you also have the benefit of the Friends of TFC members enclosure during the display. (We will have a special announcement about this area before Flying Legends): Join HERE

If you want to take the hassle out of Food why not pre – order the Keep Calm and Carry On picnic – details here:
Keep Calm and Picnic Advert 2013

The latest Fighter Log is nearly complete – we are just awaiting a few details before it heads off to the printer and is prepared as a download.

More news later this week.

June 16, 2013

May 2013 Airshow – the video

Lots of fantastic pictures on all the aircraft forums with excellent pictures of our aircraft – we thought you might enjoy a reminder about those who were up and about extremely early on Sunday morning (and before) to make sure it was a great experience:

May 27, 2013

May Airshow – part 1

What a great day! Sunshine, Warbirds and Old Friends.

With only 48 days to Flying Legends 2013 anticipation in the hangar is increasing by the day. Flying Legends ticket sales are up over 18 percent on this time last year, so everyone else is obviously as excited as us!

Just one picture from early this morning (which seems a long time ago now) , we will have a longer report tomorrow.

May 26, 2013

More things to see in Hangar 2 this week end

Just t o update you on what we have in Hangar 2 this week end.

As if the opportunity to win 2 gold passes for Flying Legends 2013 was not enough. We also have the ever cheerful Friends of TFC team on hand to talk about old aeroplanes and stuff, and Friends of TFC merchandise to prepare your self for the airshow season.

Finally you can have a go at Flying a Mustang, well not a real one but Two members of The Virtual Horsemen will be on hand in Hangar 2 at Duxford on the Sunday, showcasing The Fighter Collection’s / Eagle Dynamics latest flight simulator, DCS: World. We will have a PC set up, with all available modules including A-10C, Ka-50 Black Shark, P-51D Mustang & the Huey, for you all to try your hand at flying the latest generation of PC simulation.

More information on the Virtual Horsemen can be found at http://www.virtual-horsemen.com

So before the flying starts do call in and see us,

May 24, 2013

Princess Elizabeth takes to the Air

Just caught this evening by Greg from the office window:

May 23, 2013

Spring Airshow Competition

The Prize
Win a pair of highly sought after GOLD PASS tickets for Flying Legends 2013 and enjoy Europe’s biggest Warbird Airshow courtesy of The Fighter Collection.

How to Enter
It is really simple.

Come along to the Friends of The Fighter Collection stand at the Duxford Spring Airshow on Sunday May 26th 2013 and enter the “One Question”, “One Tagline” competition about The Fighter Collection.
All the correct answers will be placed into the infamous Fighter Collection ‘Bone-Dome’, with the winner being drawn just before the display commences.
Come and find us on our stall in Hangar 2 during the morning of the Spring Air Display to enter the competition and you could be the lucky winner.

May 22, 2013