| 33rd visit of the year to Duxford and it's also Burma Star Day. Weather was naff to say the least with dark clouds, strong breeze and trying to rain although it was reasonably warm. By the time I left it was blue sky and sunshine but still with a strong breeze. BBMF Dakota touched down just before the doors opened and it was available for viewing by the Burma Veterans during the morning. B-17 'Sally B' had a test flight just after lunch and then departed later on for a longer flight for a bit of crew training. Just before the flying display, the F-86 took off for Eastbourne, I think it was, and then the Dakota took to the air with a short display and then flew away to the east. Mark Miller was just about to start his display in the Auster Autocrat G-AGTO, representing the Military Auster's used in Burma, when the F-86 returned. The advertised BBMF Spitfire didn't turn up as the wind was probably above limits for it. Spitfire MH434/P-51 'Ferocious Frankie' and the HAC Hurricane were positioned out on the airfield for departure to the Rougham air show on Sunday. As I was leaving, 'Sally B' returned closely followed by the BBMF Dakota. |
