The Fighter Collection

Category: p40c

  • Pre Legends Wednesday

    Just  like  a  number  9  bus, all quiet and then they all  take off together!  great  day, great  flying, hope to see  you all at the week end

  • The Fighter Collection in May 2016 -P40 C

    Following on from the Corsair our  presentation of the   P-40 C [slideshow_deploy id=’15701′] The P-40 C is  planned to be  displaying at  Flying Legends  2016 – there is  still  time  to  book  your  tickets  online  HERE

  • November Desktop

    What better image for Novembers Desktop than that of the P-40C ruining the tranquility of Duxford early on a calm morning in the Spring! [wpdm_package id=’14787′] [wpdm_package id=’14785′]

  • The day after yesterday

    With all our efforts for the last few months focused on a certain weekend in July (Flying Legends) the morning after is somewhat of an anticlimax and leaves one thinking what on earth do we do now …..? Well the first thing to do is to thank everybody for their time and contribution (our volunteers…

  • Desktop and a little extra!

    First  the July  calendar and thank you to everyone  who reminded us we were late! Then a couple of snaps  from Saturday at Duxford.  Who would have  guessed this months aeroplane? How about the  P-36 as a desktop? [wpdm_package id=’12233′] [wpdm_package id=’12232′] We promised a little extra so how about some photos of Saturdays action!?

  • Just another sunny day in July

    No less than three flights from the P-40C  (Sunshine and Silver aeroplanes, yes), then one from Miss Velma. The   American team  have arrived and wisely  stayed in the hangar  (and shade) while they put   the P-36 together

  • We are getting dressed again

    A quick  view of the  hangar with  more bits  being put  back on the aeroplanes  than taken off since the last  update.

  • Turned Out Nice Again!

    This morning, the clouds broke in time for a stunning display. Below are some of the highlights with more photos to follow next week. It was also good to meet old and new FoTFC! And Finally how much can you fit in a Mustang? Hope to see you tomorrow!

  • Tuesday update

    Lots of brilliant photo reports around the internet. In brief a busy day for the team at TFC with test flights and display practices from the Hellcat, Bearcat Gladiator and notably Corsair (first time in the air since 2012) as well as other display participants. The P-40C had engine runs to whet the appetite. To…

  • Legends Build Up Continues.

    Busy day at Duxford today in the build up for Flying Legends! Some more photos of the P-40C:    And an arty shot of the P-40C engine… And the Corsair getting a clean: