Flying Legends 2004, part 5

[HawkerTempest5]

And finally, the finest of them all, the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire. No other comments needed.











We were promised twelve Spitfires and we got thirteen. I

[Craig.]

the only aircraft that deserves a full post to itself amongst other classics.
All the pics you have posted have been really nice and they give us all a good idea of the day you had.

[Hagar]

Fantastic series of shots Tempest old chap.
I'm delighted the weather was kind to you. It's been raining like stink down here for most of the day. ::)

I know you're a Duxford regular & you must let me into your secret some time. If I thought I could get as as close to those beauties as you obviously can I might give it a try some time. It's a long way for me to travel & I never got over being turned away from the special Spitfire anniversary do some years ago - although we had advanced tickets. Not been to a public do at Duxford since.

[Rifleman]

Abso-freakin-lutely Stunning ! ! !  :o


..........now I'm positively green .......EMERALD GREEN !  ;D

[Mr. Bones]

a lot of old crap...not exactly my cup of tea (must be my age) but it's impressive that most of if still flies! i love the sound of a Spitfire or a Mustang. next week, i'll let you know what it's like to see five Mustangs and a couple of Spits in the air at the same time (is he going to RIAT? yes he is! )  ;)

[ozzy72]

Simply beautiful

[HawkerTempest5]

Fantastic series of shots Tempest old chap.
I'm delighted the weather was kind to you. It's been raining like stink down here for most of the day. ::)

I know you're a Duxford regular & you must let me into your secret some time. If I thought I could get as as close to those beauties as you obviously can I might give it a try some time. It's a long way for me to travel & I never got over being turned away from the special Spitfire anniversary do some years ago - although we had advanced tickets. Not been to a public do at Duxford since.

Cheers chap We had a fantastic day. The flightline at Duxford is open to the public for a couple of quid and you can get up close to the display aircraft with no obstructions. I always make sure we get to Duxford really early, between 8 and 9 am. That way we always get in without any trouble and get a good spot at the front. Getting in early means I get to do all the hangers and museums and retail stands well before the flying starts but it makes for a very long day. Well worth it to see the best line up of flying Warbirds anywhere.