Chris PM Doug NOW!!!!

when is the show?

I will be going anyway, but the thought that a real 109 may be on the list has me very exited now. I did see Black 6 fly once but we so need another 109 on the display scene. Lets just hope the weather is kind. All those Spits and 6 Hurricanes (that is just about the whole UK population isn't it?) should make for an unmissable weekend me thinks.

Just looked at the list and it also lists a Seafire

I think I'll take my eldest down there, should be a fun day out, what's going to be best, Saturday or Sunday?

Steve

Providing the weather's OK I'll be there on the Saturday. I have other plans for the Sunday.

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This means I'll probably miss that 109, if it is a 109. I suspect it will be a Merlin-engined Buchon. Better than nothing but not quite the same & I've seen them before.

Bf109 has dropped off the list

Planning to go on sat, should get there about 11.30, time to have a quick look-see before the flying starts.

Any tips about leaving?

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I won't say I told you so. That's so disappointing.

On leaving after the show. You have two choices. Nip out just before the end of the display to avoid the rush. If it's a nice evening let them go & have a wander round the hangars for an hour or so while the crowd disperses. It really depends where you are in the car park. At the last show I was lucky enough to be about 100 yards from the exit. 8)

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I'm glad I found this out now rather than at the show. Very disappointing indeed. Not even sure I'll be going now.

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This might be an option if you arrive early enough. I come from the other direction (A1 M) & have to go where I'm put.

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I'll be relying on you for the photos.

Those mass formations are very impressive to watch but I find it difficult to do them justice in a photo. I'm sure you will agree that the lighting at Duxford is all wrong so when the show starts you're shooting directly into the sun. This gets worse as the show progresses. That's if there is any sun to speak of as the forecast for Saturday is not promising. It's a long way to go to get soaked & those big air displays lost their appeal for me long ago. The relaxed atmosphere of the fly-in at Popham on Sunday suits me much better.

You can see a Brisfit at most of the Old Warden displays with a much better chance of a decent shot. Sorry but I prefer that to Duxford any day.

PS. I'm not trying to put anyone off so take no notice of me. It's just the way I feel about it.

We had a good day, weather was poor but didn't get too wet.

11 Spits in formation and playing follow the leader certainly held the crowd's attention, and the 4 hurricanes in formation was also a nice sight.

No decent aerial pics I'm afraid, one pic of 7 of the spits forming up might be ok. Static shots aren't  too bad.

Sally B was the highlight for me, what a gal! The P51's also made a great noise chasing the Jug.

Got some video which I will try to digitise and post a link.

We got out fairly easy by the way, maybe the weather put people off?

Please do post any pics and I would love to see the video. Right, I'm packed and ready and I'm off to Duxford. Weather here in Nottingham was truly pants yesterday, hope it's a tad better this morning in  Cambridge.
Photos tonigh, keep an eye on the photo forum after about 21:00

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Right, that makes me feel a little better. Despite my earlier comments I was looking forward to it.

Shame about the weather. It might be better at Duxford for Roger (HawkerTempest) today but it's worse down here than yesterday. Not raining but a low cloudbase & poor visibility. That puts paid to my plans for Popham. The whole point of a fly-in is that the visiting aircraft fly in from other airfields. What's the betting the sun will be shining tomorrow?