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Post by planecrazy on Jul 17, 2018 7:34:23 GMT 12
Unbelievable, fantastic and phenomenal are not words that describe this experience, just had two wonderful days at Flying Legends which was a bucket list item and the aviation gods whoever they may be smiled down upon Duxford last weekend! The best of a bad bunch, bit of a taste below more to come……      |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 17, 2018 8:45:38 GMT 12
I love those Buchons!
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Post by flyinkiwi on Jul 17, 2018 11:51:08 GMT 12
That DC-6 photo is stunning! Nice job.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 13:00:57 GMT 12
Very jealous of your experience, but very thankful for the photos!
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 17, 2018 15:25:51 GMT 12
A few more, Blenheim and Spitfire.  The Bulls.  The Hawks.  B17 with a not so little friend.  The Heritage Flight.  |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 20, 2018 1:10:34 GMT 12
Few more, quite tricky light conditions, sun is behind the aeroplanes but high, as the day goes on it moves into a better position for photos, was really hot as well!  This next image very washed out back ground, had to over expose over a full f/stop to get light on the plane. Really wanted to get a pic of the Spit that chopped Al Deere’s Spitfire’s tail off!  Those Buchons sure have a sinister look to them.   |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 20, 2018 15:04:55 GMT 12
That DC-6 photo is stunning! Nice job. Thank you, they threw the thing around a bit as well! Very jealous of your experience, but very thankful for the photos! Just an awesome spectacle very privileged, thanks honey, any warbird nuts out there just do it! |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 20, 2018 22:53:21 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 21, 2018 9:39:02 GMT 12
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 21, 2018 22:35:55 GMT 12
At 9am flight line is opened and you can walk it’s length to view the beauties that are later displayed in their element. While not on the flight line this soon to fly Fiat Cr42.  Yes flight line walk is very popular.  Three of the four Buchons are painted in their Battle of Britain film schemes.  This recently made airworthy 2 seat Buchon was flown in the movie for in flight cockpit shots.  Personally the early models Spitfires take the cake!  The re-enactors can really add to the show, wartime attempt black and white.    Hazy Hurricane tails.  |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 23, 2018 9:46:00 GMT 12
Feel free to comment folks, good, bad or indifferent? Some more of the flight line walk.    British navy fighters  American Navy fighters  “Sally B”  |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jul 23, 2018 12:55:58 GMT 12
Haven't commented yet but loving the photos so far - what a stunning gathering!
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Post by joey05 on Jul 23, 2018 13:24:24 GMT 12
Fantastic, now I cant wait until Omaka 2019 (only have to travel about 2km rather than 20,000km)
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Post by flyinkiwi on Jul 23, 2018 13:51:00 GMT 12
Planecrazy, count your likes. Sadly I can only give 1 like per post...
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 23, 2018 14:38:16 GMT 12
I really like this shot, four Hurricanes, four different fin flash styles |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2018 16:01:25 GMT 12
Including a tail very familiar to Kiwis!
Great photos, they really give an idea of the atmosphere.
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Post by baz62 on Jul 23, 2018 16:39:17 GMT 12
I really like this shot, four Hurricanes, four different fin flash styles The ex Tim Wallis Hurricane stands out with the rudder painted like that. |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 23, 2018 19:06:17 GMT 12
Thanks folks, four Hurricanes, four Buchons, lots of Spits, warbird heaven! Some more....P47 taxing behind crowd.  Yeah P3351 is a special one, flew over Cobber Kain's funeral and restored in New Zealand.  Wonder about this one a four cannon MK V? Is this an unusual one?  Late model Spits.    |
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Post by joey05 on Jul 23, 2018 21:31:16 GMT 12
Wonder about this one a four cannon MK V? Is this an unusual one? From www.historyofwar.orgThe “c” wing appeared in October 1941. It was a “universal” wing that could take eight .303in machine guns, four 20mm cannon or two 20mm cannon and four machine guns. Each cannon now had 120 rounds, compared to the 60 of the “b” wing. This wing was used on the majority of Mk V Spitfires, normally with the combined cannon and machine guns configuration. The “c” wing also had the capability to carry two 250lb bombs under the wings, or one 500lb bomb under the fuselage. If machine guns were used, they were used in the outboard position. The “a” and “b” wings were not used after the Spitfire V. |
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Post by planecrazy on Jul 24, 2018 9:09:07 GMT 12
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