Here’s a quick photo of the run up!
Website updates
Friends News: We have added a few more “previously operated” aircraft to the aircraft menu – this one could be quite a long task! Also added P-40C page.
Hellcat Flights
Today the Hellcat was up and about twice in the hands of Alan Wade, who put on a display on return to Duxford – Chance to show off the Hellcats new windows!
Gladiator off to Sywell
The Gladiator left Duxford this afternoon for Sywell, in order to display at the (sold out) airshow tomorrow.
Hellcat spreads wings
Caught today on a brief escape from the hangar the Hellcat during a wing lock check with Bob and Roy in control.
Hangar Catch Up
A wet day gave us a chance today to look around the hangar with a few pictures added. The MK 14 is just waiting for a break in the usual British summer weather for an opportunity for a test flight following it’s rebuild. The new P-40C is revealing some interesting detail during it’s inspection. P-40F shows the difference between the early …
Flying Legends Volume 1
Flying Legends Vol 1 This unique collector’s item contains 29 characterised images of past and present Legendary figures who have been, and are, closely associated to The Fighter Collection. This is a limited edition run of 300 copies which have been signed and numbered by the artist. More information and details of how to order one of these collectors items: …
Flying Legends 2015
Dates for Flying Legends 2015 Flying Legends is on 11th and 12th July 2015 More information about aircraft at Flying Legends 2014 click HERE
Sights and Sounds
Was this really a week ago? While you enjoy this we are just catching up on the orders for Friends merchandise. We have a couple of items out of stock (Blue Flying Legends Caps and FofTFC Caps). Most in stock orders will be despatched on Monday.
Saturday Night – Sunday Morning
So Saturdays display draws to a close, the supporters leave, the party starts but there is work to be done, no time for a party. The P40-C has an engine fault that cuts the display short -the team have work to do… The Gladiator exhaust ring requires attention before it can fly again- and then there is the P-40F prop, …