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Duxford Selection 2


Bristol Blenheim

The Bristol Blenheim, one of the significant aircraft of WW2. This example (I believe) crashed and burnt out at an airfield possibly Biggin Hill at an airshow. All the crew escaped and another has been built from the remains plus bits and pieces donated.

Messerschmidt

A Spanish-built version of the Me109 IIRC, this one does the UK airshows most years and was based at Duxford.

B25 Mitchell

Flying overhead on a turn, the North American Aviation B25 Mitchell shows its underside to the crowd.

B25 Mitchell

The same aircraft taking off with two others (not in shot) for their combined display with the Boeing B17 'Sally B'.

P38 Lightning

The P38 Lightning flying by at speed over the aerodrome. This aircraft had a well-finished look and flew well, but was sadly destroyed in a crash the following year. Not enough remained to salvage.

Hawker Hart

Hawker Aircraft Co Hart, produced in 50 variants over its lifetime, with over 3000 made in total. The first all-metal plane in the UK IIRC.

Gloster Gladiator

Torpedo carrying Gloster Gladiator, the last biplane in service with the RAF.

Mustang

Shot of P51 Mustang 474008 turning round to taxi back to the stand.


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