Airframes's 'Flying Legends 2014'.

[Airframes]

Thanks chaps, and yes Vic, I was right on the threshold of the departure runway.
Jeff, as far as I know, that is a weather radar pod on the B-25. The aircraft is based in Austria, and displays all over Europe, so possibly a requirement, or at least a sensible equipment fit.
back soon with those Lysander pics.

 

[Airframes]

As promised, here's the Lysander. Painted in the early, overall black colour scheme of 138 (SD) Squadron, this aircraft is from the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden, just a few miles to the north and west of Duxford.
This Squadron was based at Tempsford, near Sandy, Bedfordshire during WW2, operating Hudsons, Lysanders and Halifaxes, dropping supplies and agents into occupied Europe and Scandinavia, with the Lysanders, (and sometimes also the Hudsons) operating from the forward base at Tangmere, in Sussex, landing to deliver and pick-up SOE agents, VIPs, and Resistance members, often deep into France.
Charles 'Pick' Pickard, later famous for his starring role in the wartime movie 'Target for Tonight', and better known post-war for his leadership during the Amiens prison raid, where he lost his life, was, at one time, a pilot with this Squadron.
The Lysanders were later painted in Dark Green and Medium Sea Grey on the upper surfaces, at the suggestion of Hugh Verity, who was OC of the Squadron for a tour, and the Lysander hanging in the Air and Space hangar at Duxford, is painted to represent his aircraft.

More to come soon.

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice ones Terry.

 

[vikingBerserker]

I am not a huge fan of single engine high winged aircraft, but I have always really liked this one.

 

[Wayne Little]

Sweet Terry.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks chaps. It was good to see the 'Lizzie' flying, as I haven't had the opportunity to see one in the air for many years, although I saw this particular aircraft on the ground at its home base at the end of May.
So, from the large and lumbering Lysander, to the small and nippy Bucker Jungmann, followed by the sheer brute power of the Sea Fury, from the Royal Navy Historic Flight.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Very cool! What kind of national markings are on the Bucker Jungmann?

 

[Gnomey]

Excellent shots Terry!

 

[Airframes]

Thanks David and Hugh - I'm a bit disappointed that the Sea Fury shots have lost a lot of resolution in posting on the forum. The originals are sharp and detailed, without any of the pixelating.
David, I'm not sure, but I think the rudder colours on the Jungmann are the Austrian National Colours of the period, with the registration letters being current British Civil registration.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Cool beans my friend, thanks!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

I've always felt the Lysander was one of those unsung heroes of the war.

Nice pics once again Terry.

 

[Crimea_River]

Love the Fury shots. You lucked into the right conditions to get those prominent wing tip trails.

 

[fubar57]

Great photos Terry. The sound of all those Spitfires must have been very impressive.

Geo

 

[Wildcat]

More great shots Terry! Like that Lysander

 

[Airframes]

Thanks again chaps. Yes Andy, there was a particular point in the sky where the tip vortices were very prominent, so I just waited until the 'Fury got there before pressing the shutter!
In two of its vertical climbs, it disappeared into cloud, and I tried, but failed, to capture it with just the rear fuselage showing!
And yes Geo, the sound of all those Merlins, and the deeper roar of the Griffon, was fantastic !
I'm just sorting the final batches, and will post some more shots this evening.

 

[Wayne Little]

Damn fine shots Terry.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Wayne, glad you like them.
Here's a few of the Norwegian Dakota. I didn't manage to get many of this neatly-presented aircraft, as there was a lot going on at the time. But to see a 'Dak' thrown around like a fighter, doing knife-edge turns and almost a complete roll, was certainly an experience !

Following soon will be a few of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight .........

 

[Airframes]

As promised, following on from the Dak's antics, here's some of the BBMF, who brought a Spitfire, the Hurricane MkIIc and the Lancaster. The last part of the display on Sunday appeared to be somewhat truncated, with the Lanc's pass with wheels down seeming to 'hold off' to the south slightly, before re-joining with the fighters for the final formation pass before departure, and I'm presuming delays due to the weather was the cause.

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice ones Terry. Did both the Hurricane and Spit get makeovers and, if so, how often does the BBMF do this?

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Andy. Yes. all the Spits and the one remaining Hurricane, are re-painted about every two to four years, with markings representative of relevant squadrons. For 'special occasions' such as D-Day anniversaries, the stripes will be added to at least one of the Spits.
The Lanc has codes changed in the same way, but full re-paints are only normally done at 'deep service', when it's stripped back to bare metal.