mozart Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Yesterday was my first, but definitely not last, visit to wonderful Shuttleworth Collection of aircraft at Old Warden airfield in Cambridgeshire. I was accompanied by two friends, both volunteer helpers there so their knowledge enhanced the specialness of the day: From the left, Mike Chilestone of this forum, John Shipman, whose father Ted was a Battle of Britain pilot and latterly my father’s Chief Flying Instructor in S Rhodesia….and yours truly! For me, the real highlight was this stunning beauty: A Hawker Demon. She was taken out of the hangar ready to be prepared for a flight at the funeral of her owner. I took the opportunity to take many detailed shots which will be in the “Walkaround” section before too long. Other notables: Spitfire V; shortly after I took this pic the three of us were helping move her back into her hangar….that alone was a thrill! Had to take this of course: So pretty! And…. a Sea Hurricane and….. something shiny for our American friends: I haven’t even included the many WW1 types that I photographed, may do a separate thread later. Hope you enjoy those above. Christa, Ol' Scrapiron, Furie and 18 others 16 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Looks like a great day out Max, not that I'm in the teeniest bit jealous of course, another one for my bucket list. Cheers Dennis mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Thanks for posting Max. Good to meet you in person at last, and John S too. 17 minutes ago, dennismcc said: another one for my bucket list. Let me know when you're coming Dennis. dennismcc and mozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 1 hour ago, MikeC said: Thanks for posting Max. Good to meet you in person at last, and John S too. Let me know when you're coming Dennis. He’s a good guide Dennis! MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 mozart and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 14 hours ago, MikeC said: Thanks for posting Max. Good to meet you in person at last, and John S too. Let me know when you're coming Dennis. Will do, there's a few places left on my must see list, the last place I visited was Bletchley Park last year, which was a great day out. Cheers Dennis mozart and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) Damn, damn and triple damn! After the Tiger Moth, I promised myself a break from biplanes. Having seen the Demon on Wednesday I was wondering this morning over a leisurely breakfast if I had a Silver Wings Demon, and of course…..there it was! It’s a beautiful looking kit and now I feel compelled to build it…..damn! The story begins here. Edited March 20, 2023 by mozart LSP_Kevin, denders, MikeMaben and 7 others 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! LOL. It will just keep nagging in the back of your mind if you don't. mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, europapete said: DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! LOL. It will just keep nagging in the back of your mind if you don't. I know Pete, but the problem then is I have another Fury, a Nimrod and two Harts (one possibly to be an Audax?)…..where does it end? Edited March 17, 2023 by mozart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Deep breath and think "Hunter" ... mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Where does it end?!!!! It doesn’t. Just relax and enjoy. Alain Gadbois, MikeMaben and monthebiff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 39 minutes ago, Rick Griewski said: Where does it end?!!!! It doesn’t. Just relax and enjoy. Biplanes, struts, rigging…..relaxing?! Jack, Rick Griewski, geedubelyer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Of course it is! And good practice for when you tackle the Fe2b and Caudron. Rick Griewski and mozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 That Demon is a gorgeous plane! mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 20 minutes ago, Alex said: That Demon is a gorgeous plane! Isn’t it just, I hope the model has the same appeal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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