Duxford Show, Sep 2014

EAF Pub
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Hi All,

It’s been a while - I hope everyone is well!

I thought, after someone mentioning an online squadron to me, that I should pop in to say hello - since I am here, I’ll share some shots from the weekend with you.

Some of Sally B, the first, in the mist on Saturday morning:


B-17 by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

In contrast - one from the sunrise on Sunday:


Morning Profile by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

And some moving shots - I finally managed to get some decent propeller discs on Sally B (she has low RPM so this is tricky!)


Sally B - Flying Fortress by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr


B-17 Take Off by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

A fairly unique angle on Sally B, Two Lancasters AND Two Spitfires - in one shot :slight_smile:


Bomber Medley by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

Which leads me to the Lancasters:

Avro Lancasters by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr


Avro Lancasters by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr


Avro Lancasters by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr


Avro Lancaster by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

Some Vulcan shots:

Vulcan & Gnat by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr


Avro Vulcan by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr


Avro Vulcan by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr


Avro Vulcan by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

Carl Schofield, running through his checks prior to starting up, or having a snooze…


Waiting by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

The Great War Display Team:


Great War Display Team by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr


Great War Display Team by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

Messing about with a shot of the re-enactors:

The Return by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

Sunday morning, I had a bit of a moment to myself with these three:


Duxford Sunrise by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

There are some more to be seen here, if you’re interested: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk31cnug

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:slight_smile: glad you posted these up, after seeing them on Flickr. The early morning shots are fantastic, what time did you get there?

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Hi Keets,

I was in for about 07:30 on the Saturday and 06:20 on Sunday.

I was pleased to get what I did with the early morning shots, although I hadn’t planned it - I just saw the sun coming up as I was staggering towards coffee and nipped onto the airfield to grab these in a bit of a hurry while the beautiful light lasted.

This was the other morning shot I quite liked.

Early Birds by James Wheeler Photography, on Flickr

Getting there at that time makes for a long day though! :slight_smile: Shame I didn’t know you were there, would have been good to say hello - the crowd was mental on Sunday though - so many people!

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Great Photos James

The dogfight shots of the great war team are what I was looking for and failed to get.

The lancs are the best I’ve seen.

The morning shots are beautiful, I couldn’t get up that early cos I was in a hotel bed with my beautiful girlfriend :slight_smile:

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Lovely!

It is a shame, it’s been a couple of years since I’d been to Duxford and I wondered if you’d be there.

Mental crowds is an understatement, I knew it’d be busy, but not quite as bad as that. I got there just after 9 and couldn’t get near the flightline. I ended up on the grass, just in front of the American air museum where the Tiger moth flights go from as it was heaving over by the tank museum end.

It must be 4 or 5 years since we were at the other end of the runway with Brigstock. Next time. :slight_smile:

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Wonderful photos! Thx for sharing.

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Wow! Amazing pics! Thanks for sharing. I love them!

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These photos give me the impression, that a professional is at work and there is art.

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Many thanks for the kind comments everyone - I am glad you enjoyed them.

Keets - generally speaking, if there is an airshow at Duxford - I am probably there, getting in the way of your photos probably! :slight_smile:

Phil, I had to be in early to avoid the lunacy and park on site.