By: YakRider
- 12th May 2014 at 12:20Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
On Saturday the 72 Squadron Association came to North Weald for their annual reunion. Among the visitors we welcomed one of their former Spitfire pilots from the Mediterranean as well as the current Squadron Boss W/Cdr 'Baz' Dale, who first of all spent some time in the Tower.
They then had a tour of the restoration projects and our classic jets in Hangar 4, where they posed for a group shot by the Vampire T11. They included some of our National Service veterans who served with the Squadron at North Weald.
The weather was very windu=y over the weekend, but the Hangar 11 Mustang, 'Jumpin' Jacques', went out for a display.
By: YakRider
- 21st May 2014 at 17:00Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I've now got permission to post pictures of our latest arrival – Hawker Tempest II, MW763. This arrived on 14 May from Wickenby. There is another thread about it on the forum, but these shots are included in the general diary for completeness. The aircraft will be ready, when its ready! Another nice project for the Airfield.
By: YakRider
- 4th June 2014 at 15:04Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Some action from last Saturday (31 May). The Jet Provost Mark 4, XR673, returned to Linton on Ouse
One of our home based Jet Provost Mark 5s, G-BWOF, was out on a local flight, returning to take part in the spot landing competition. It came second, which was a great achievement!
The Spitfire PRXI went out to display near Gloucester..
By: Wyvernfan
- 4th June 2014 at 18:02Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great photos of the jets. Have to say my favourites are the Vampire and the silverJP Mk.4. Thank God for those who are prepared to put their hand in their pockets to keep these old jets flying.!
By: YakRider
- 5th June 2014 at 09:39Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Remembering D-Day
Last Saturday we were also able to carry out a photo shoot of US Airborne re-enactors using the recently arrived Dakota from Shawbury and the C-54 as backdrops. The Band of Brothers was filmed at North Weald, so with the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings and the paratroopers' involvement in that historic battle being celebrated this week, it is nice to be able to recognise this.
Some shots were also taken in the nearby sandbagged area (used for barbecues), converted to black and white and made grainy. A German views of a 101st Airborne paratrooper's rifle!
The new structure is a logistics warehouse extension for Kings Transport, which is based at Hangar 5. This hangar was relocated from the Gloster factory at Brockworth.
By: Bruce
- 7th June 2014 at 14:00Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thread cleaned up. Whilst the subject of gun laws in different countries is a worthy discussion item, it is not relevant to this topic. I was going to move those replies into a thread of their own, but it didn't make any sense once I had done that, and I do recall a lengthy discussion on the subject in GD in any case.
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By: YakRider - 12th May 2014 at 12:20 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
On Saturday the 72 Squadron Association came to North Weald for their annual reunion. Among the visitors we welcomed one of their former Spitfire pilots from the Mediterranean as well as the current Squadron Boss W/Cdr 'Baz' Dale, who first of all spent some time in the Tower.
They then had a tour of the restoration projects and our classic jets in Hangar 4, where they posed for a group shot by the Vampire T11. They included some of our National Service veterans who served with the Squadron at North Weald.
The weather was very windu=y over the weekend, but the Hangar 11 Mustang, 'Jumpin' Jacques', went out for a display.
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By: Trolly Aux - 14th May 2014 at 07:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thank you for the update, great to know NW is alive and well still.
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By: charliehunt - 14th May 2014 at 08:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Terrific pics and updates - many thanks.! Love those of the Hunter especially....
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By: YakRider - 21st May 2014 at 17:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I've now got permission to post pictures of our latest arrival – Hawker Tempest II, MW763. This arrived on 14 May from Wickenby. There is another thread about it on the forum, but these shots are included in the general diary for completeness. The aircraft will be ready, when its ready! Another nice project for the Airfield.
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By: PaulHP - 21st May 2014 at 22:42 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great pictures Trevor. Weald Aviation need to get bigger hangars!
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By: YakRider - 24th May 2014 at 22:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Hangar 11 Spitfire PRXI was out yesterday doing a display at Chelmsford.
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By: YakRider - 24th May 2014 at 22:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Mustang went out later on an air-to-air photo shoot.
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By: YakRider - 24th May 2014 at 23:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Some jet action as well. The Vampire was outside yesterday (Friday) for a photo shoot.
It went to Sleap today, returning late afternoon.
Another classic silver jet outside was a Jet Provost Mark 4, which is at North Weald for maintenance.
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By: Denis - 24th May 2014 at 23:14 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Another set of superb photos YR :) many thanks for sharing.
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By: YakRider - 26th May 2014 at 08:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
On Whit Sunday it was jet action all day. The Jet Provost Mark 3, G-BKOU, went to Bruntingthrope, returning in the afternoon.
The Jet Provost Mark 52, G-PROV went out on a couple of local sorties.
The Vampire also went out again on a local sortie.
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By: trumper - 26th May 2014 at 09:33 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
:applause: Superb ,Thank you
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By: charliehunt - 26th May 2014 at 09:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Another superb collection of photos!;)
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By: AlanR - 26th May 2014 at 10:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Nice pictures. We saw one of the Provosts flying in a westerly direction, near Osea Island at around 1:30pm
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By: YakRider - 4th June 2014 at 15:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Some action from last Saturday (31 May). The Jet Provost Mark 4, XR673, returned to Linton on Ouse
One of our home based Jet Provost Mark 5s, G-BWOF, was out on a local flight, returning to take part in the spot landing competition. It came second, which was a great achievement!
The Spitfire PRXI went out to display near Gloucester..
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By: Trolly Aux - 4th June 2014 at 18:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great pics again.
New hangar going up on the dead side?
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By: Wyvernfan - 4th June 2014 at 18:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great photos of the jets. Have to say my favourites are the Vampire and the silverJP Mk.4. Thank God for those who are prepared to put their hand in their pockets to keep these old jets flying.!
Rob
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By: Flanker_man - 4th June 2014 at 18:44 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
It flew over my house - and I saw it doing aeros over Charlton Park (where A Piece of Cake was filmed).
I also saw a Su-29/31(??) - and 3 larger aerobatic types in close formation - flying over towards the estate.
There was some sort of private air display there - anyone know anything about it??
I photographed the PRXI with the wheels down - so it obviously landed and refueled??
Ken
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By: YakRider - 5th June 2014 at 09:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Remembering D-Day
Last Saturday we were also able to carry out a photo shoot of US Airborne re-enactors using the recently arrived Dakota from Shawbury and the C-54 as backdrops. The Band of Brothers was filmed at North Weald, so with the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings and the paratroopers' involvement in that historic battle being celebrated this week, it is nice to be able to recognise this.
Some shots were also taken in the nearby sandbagged area (used for barbecues), converted to black and white and made grainy. A German views of a 101st Airborne paratrooper's rifle!
The new structure is a logistics warehouse extension for Kings Transport, which is based at Hangar 5. This hangar was relocated from the Gloster factory at Brockworth.
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By: hampden98 - 5th June 2014 at 18:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
What are the Paratrooper Cocoran boots like to wear? I've always fancied treating myself to a pair.
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By: Bruce - 7th June 2014 at 14:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thread cleaned up. Whilst the subject of gun laws in different countries is a worthy discussion item, it is not relevant to this topic. I was going to move those replies into a thread of their own, but it didn't make any sense once I had done that, and I do recall a lengthy discussion on the subject in GD in any case.
Now, the subject is 'North Weald'
Bruce