Dunsfold 2009
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Dunsfold 2009
A few shots from a cold and windy day at Dunsfold.
Unfortunately, several items were lost due to the UK Weather, including a Hunter from Kemble and the BBMF. Despite the presence of the Vulcan the highlight of the day was the OFMC Spit and Mustang flown by Brian Smith and Alistair Kay who were just superb.
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Unfortunately, several items were lost due to the UK Weather, including a Hunter from Kemble and the BBMF. Despite the presence of the Vulcan the highlight of the day was the OFMC Spit and Mustang flown by Brian Smith and Alistair Kay who were just superb.
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Second batch.
Please note; the 11 hawks of the Reds (First time I've ever seen 11!
No apologies for the Vintage racers, the first is powered by the same engine as the Curtiss Jenny, whilst the modified Bentley is powered by a Napier lion.
Please note; the 11 hawks of the Reds (First time I've ever seen 11!
No apologies for the Vintage racers, the first is powered by the same engine as the Curtiss Jenny, whilst the modified Bentley is powered by a Napier lion.
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Great photographs. I note that the North American B-25 has the markings of the 320 (Netherlands) Squadron 232511, N5-149. Is this the original aircraft once operated by 320 (Netherlands) Squadron? Which I believe would have operated from Dunsfold during 320's stay at Dunsfold 1943/44.
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Thanks MReyn,
Unfortunately the B25 is not an original Dunsfold machine, however its great that the organising team for the display book the Dutch B25, as its a very fitting tribute to all the B25 crews who were based at the airfield.
Here's a link to the B25.
warbirdsresourcegroup.org - Warbird Registry - B-25 Mitchell
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Unfortunately the B25 is not an original Dunsfold machine, however its great that the organising team for the display book the Dutch B25, as its a very fitting tribute to all the B25 crews who were based at the airfield.
Here's a link to the B25.
warbirdsresourcegroup.org - Warbird Registry - B-25 Mitchell
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Thanks for that Batchy. One of my earliest aeronautical recollection circa 1944 was watching the B25s flying over our house in Tisman's Common some 4 miles from Dunsfold.
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Did the Reds fly directly from Poland? I only ask as their website says that they were due to stop off at Manston first.
However, given there was the SU-27 crash in Poland I don't know if they got out on schedule so maybe they did fly direct?
Not really important, just being (nerdy) curious.
Have definitely seen 11 Reds at Biggin Hill in 07, maybe at RIAT too, but wasn't counting then.
Good pics though, clear and sharp on a day that wasn't good for photography.
However, given there was the SU-27 crash in Poland I don't know if they got out on schedule so maybe they did fly direct?
Not really important, just being (nerdy) curious.
Have definitely seen 11 Reds at Biggin Hill in 07, maybe at RIAT too, but wasn't counting then.
Good pics though, clear and sharp on a day that wasn't good for photography.
Great pics - you must have been near me (and the crew from The Cricketers in Dorking). What a shame that the Vulcan didn't point it's exhausts at us with it's taps open. My Cannon's battery failed after ten pics, so thanks for yours.
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Great pictures, Batchy. I can only echo your comments re Alistair Kay and Brian Smith in the Mustang/Spitfire duo. At Rougham they were the best pairs I'd seen for many a day. I told Mr. Kay that at Duxford yesterday. and he was genuinely surprised that someone had taken the trouble to tell him so!!!.
