The Fighter Collection

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  • Flying Legends update for FofTFC members

    We will have an engineering update in the next couple of days but not surprisingly the TFC Chief engineer is a bit busy with that manic look in his eyes that occur roughly three weeks before Flying Legends.

    In the mean time some interesting news for Friends of TFC members – we are moving. That is the Friends tent is moving to a different location. So please make a note now. We will be located just east of the the Control Tower with frontage on to the Flightline.

    Limited seating will as usual be provided but you are more than welcome to provide your own chairs. Note : NO STEPLADDERS!

    We should have more news of interest to Friends of TFC as arrangements are confirmed.

  • Exclusive Video – Wildcat in the Air

    While the temperature was a very humid 27 degrees today. Roy was demonstrating what happens to naughty engineers at TFC – they have to handcrank the undercarriage on the Wildcat for retraction tests. Just remember pilots do this while taking off! Thanks again to Greg who caught the Wildcat “in the air” today.

    In other news, further flight tests are awaiting pilots and weather again. Corsair is awaiting engine parts and Sea Fury awaiting parts prior to overhauled propeller being refitted, Spitfire MkVb EP120 is being worked on. A more detailed report this week end.

  • Flying Legends – Top Tips

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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,

  • 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.

  • A Quick reminder about Flying Legends tickets and more Gladiator stuff

    With planning well underway (and under wraps) we can report that Gold Pass ticket sales are over 20% above this time last year. With Saturday selling out now might be the time to ensure your ticket for the place to be at Flying Legends 2013!  More on booking your tickets  HERE

     

    Thanks to Rob Scott for the  fast work with the  pics.

     

  • January News Update

    Not too  much to report on the  flying front so  far this  year  but a  few  notes about Flying Legends.

    First and  encouragingly TFC are discussing with the Manhattan Dolls a return visit in 2013.

    Manhattan Dolls at Flying Legends 2012

    Next and important if you are planning on flying into  Duxford for  Flying Legends we  have  a download  of “Duxford Airfield (EGSU) – Information for Pilots” on the Flying Legends information page. Click HERE for the  link to the  FL general  information page.

    A quick update   from the hangar  floor with  the volunteers  invloved in  erecting new  racking for storing  parts from the Sea Fury restoration seen taking a quick break.

    team discussion at TFC

    Bookings for  the Bremont VIP Flight  Lounge  have started coming in so  now  might  be a good  time to  make your  mind up if you are wanting to take advantage of this option.

    tfc drop tanks

    And Finally:  Where is  my Fighter Log?  Due to weather  conditions the latest Fighter Log has  not  made  a connection with the  postal  team, we  hope to   distribute these  as  soon as possible – Friends of TFC can still view this and previous editions on line as usual

  • Flying Legends 2013 Trailer now available to View

    Just click HERE Many thanks to Steve at www.FlyingMachinesTV.co.uk for another stunner.

  • Flying Legends Tickets on sale

    We are pleased to announce that tickets are now on   sale for Flying Legends 2013 – More information HERE

    The Flying Legends menu on the website also includes more information on travelling to Flying Legends, Accommodation etc.