The busy week continues: Yesterday the Bearcat returned from an extended break in France, the TF=51 has nearly completed engine tests after arriving on the G-register, the P-40F was out on line for an engine check while highlight of today was the Nimrod up for a test flight with Mr Goldspink.
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More first flights of the year
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Spitfire reunited with Griffon
Spitfire Mk-XIV G-SPIT had her engine refitted after a major overhaul last night:
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The Surprise
It is with great delight that we are able to confirm that we have been successful in gaining participation of the
Planes of Fame Boeing P-26 Peashooter.
This unique aircraft is crossing the Atlantic and Flying Legends will be the only opportunity to see this historic aircraft in the UK.
The aircraft will be located on the Flight Line so you can view at close quarters and will fly a choreographed solo display during the Flying Legends weekend of the 12th&13th July at IWM Duxford.
(photo: Michael O’Leary)
The Boeing P-26 Peashooter was the first all metal US Army fighter monoplane. 151 were built from 1932 to 1936 and these aircraft first saw combat flown by the Chinese on August 15th 1937. On this day, eight
(photo:Michael O’Leary)
P-26 Peashooter’s engaged twenty Japanese “Claude” bombers and scored two victories without loss.
This aircraft, the only airworthy example in the world, was acquired by Ed Maloney in 1955 and is based at The Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California.
Book your tickets now to ensure you do not miss this unique opportunity.
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Miss Velma gets dressed!
Just in from the hangar floor and Miss Velma has her propeller attached, nearly ready for engine tests.
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Carers Statement
IWM Duxford says:
“We have never charged carers for everyday admission to the museum and that remains the case. We did introduce a charge for carers at our air show last month but, following feedback from disabled visitors and their peers, it’s now clear that we misjudged the bigger picture. We will now reverse that decision so that the carer accompanying a disabled visitor is, once again, not charged for admission to our air shows. We appreciate the strength of emotion expressed by many of you on this point. Please accept our apologies. We continually strive to achieve the best possible balance between making IWM Duxford as accessible and enjoyable for all whilst at the same time ensuring the museum has a long term, financially-sustainable future, and hope this decision demonstrates that approach.”
Flying Legends ticket prices: Click HERE
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P40-C and more Spitfires
With under five weeks to Flying Legends 2014, we have more exciting news to share with you today.
After an Atlantic crossing the P40C has made it to Duxford and is safely in the TFC hangar at IWM Duxford.
Work commences soon to get her ready for the another memorable Flying Legends Airshow!
photo credit: Darren Harbar
And there’s more!
It is with great pleasure that we have also been able to gain agreement for the participation of FOUR Mk1 Spitfires for this year’s event.
All four Spitfire’s will fly together in a choreographed display sequence
A sight not to miss and not seen for many years in the English sky.
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Seven Days in June
With a great thanks to TFC engineers for the video clips, 7 days in June! Here are TFC planes doing what they like best! Operating. For optimum enjoyment set the volume at 11.
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Friday goings on
Corsair successfully fires up for first time in a while:
and then back to the hangar for a few tweaks and checks.
We’ll have our video round up of the week later on today.
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Corsair
6 June 2014 – So that is the engine run for the Corsair then.