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!
October Desktop
Our Spitfire Mk Vb EP120 has had a busy year in 2015 as has pilot Al Wade, caught here in contemplative mood before transit to Holland.
Flight of the Corsair
Patrice caught some views on the way back from Avignon yesterday.
Misty Mountain Hop
Well, to be fair the mist had lifted and there aren’t any mountains at Duxford but we liked the title. Just after eight o’clock on a beautiful sunny September morning the Fighter Collections Spitfire MkVb and P-40F were prepared and ready to take off for a display at Church Fenton(Yorkshire) in the afternoon. Alan Wade and Dave Southwood the pilots, …
Something Different
We are always amazed by the kind offers and ways our Friends of TFC support us. At Flying Legends this year we were presented with this amazing artwork gift from German artist Peter Steininger which Pete Rushen accepted on behalf of TFC. The Indian head logo has been ‘painted’ using crushed stonework and presented as a fantastic full colour representation …
Friends of TFC at the September Duxford Airshow.
With just a couple of days to the Duxford 2015 September Airshow arrangements for Friends of TFC are being finalised. We will have a stand in the same place as the Spring airshow, that is just opposite the control tower. It should be easy to find as we plan to have one of our aeroplanes parked adjacent (weather permitting). As …
TFC at Goodwood
TFC aeroplanes all arrived safely at Goodwood:
Goodwood!
Three Spitfires positioning to Goodwood today for Revival weekend. Spitfire Mk I, MkIA and XIV. Brian Smith, Pete Kynsey and Carl Schofild. Pete Ford providing the taxi service to get everybody back to Duxford ready for a 10:20 departure tomorrow with the Spitfire V, Hawk 75 and P-40F. Clocks ticking….