The Fighter Collection

Category: spitfire-mkXIV

  • 25th March Aicraft News Update

    On a somewhat Arctic Sunday a few volunteers and TFC staff were in at Hangar number 2, at the same time we were able to catch up on the latest news on aircraft in the hangar from Martin.

    First is that the Hawk successfully completed an air test in preparation for a flight to La Breguet towards the end of this coming week – weather conditions allowing. The Harvard engine run identified a problem which will require a replacement carburettor while the P-47 had a successful test on new parts in the fuel system.

    This coming week should also see the P-40b undergoing engine runs while the Spitfire Mk- XIV is partway through its annual inspection.

  • Summer is nearly here

    Bit  more spring cleaning and we  found this on a tape from a few years ago, we  liked the  noise  it  made – year  anyone?

  • Another March update

     

    A busy week with Hawk engine runs  yesterday and now Wildcat being weighed.

    Else where in the hangar work has commenced on the Mk XIV annual checks:

     

    Here are some of  our  new  recruits  hard at work:

  • March update

    Well you spend a few weeks planning something for the website and then the weather doesn’t play ball. We promised something for today so please watch the video for an update on aeroplanes and news about our brand new Friends of TFC clothing – more on this later.

    We are also glad to say our latest Fighter Log has escaped to the Post Office along with our 2013 calendar – so if you are bored with that existing calendar on your wall now is the ideal time to change!

  • Another Spitfire Picture

    Mk XIV on tie down for a  good  New Year cobweb blowing out  session.  Greg leant out of the  office window to get  all arty with  this   great pic:

     

  • TFC at October Show – Duxford

  • Sunday Hangar update

    We are back after a break after Flying Legends. Work continues in the hangar with the Hellcat being moved into the service area along with the Wildcat.

    TFC volunteers were busy today cleaning the aircraft and engineering checks were being carried out on the Spitfire Mk XIV. Thanks to Fred for allowing us to catch this on video:

    A quick note for those who joined as online members recently (including at Flying Legends). We have processed your details but we are upgrading the members area software this week end so we haven’t been able to add everyone on to the online system yet. This should be cleared within the next few days and we thank you for your patience.

    On the subject of online membership we are in the process of updating the Members pages with more background information on the aircraft of TFC (old and new), archive photos and video. This update will happen in stages and we will let you know though the diary as and when.

  • 19th June – 10 days to go

    Spitfire Mk XIV up and about to day along with the Hawk

  • Another Busy Saturday

    TFC P-40F up for a couple of Test flights

    and Stephen rattled the cobwebs out of the Mk XIV with a power on display in the afternoon.