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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by Headancer » Fri Jul 17, 2020 11:01 am

Crowd gatherings to be lifted from October 1st. Can we squeeze in an airshow?

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by jasonT1981 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:21 pm

I think so, they said pilot schemes for events of various crowd sizes (for sports) from August. I think airshows could fall into that. Though they are allowing indoor crowds with social distancing from August too for theatres and concerts so outdoors should be ok too? The October timeframe relates to football and other sports.

https://twnews.co.uk/gb-news/coronaviru ... lot-scheme
mirfieldreporter.co.uk/read-this/england-will-ease-more-lockdown-measures-1-august-heres-what-boris-johnson-announced-2916763

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by Headancer » Sat Jul 18, 2020 5:46 am

Surely the Duxford Airshow where in effect you have "mass stadia" attendance would not be allowed until October? I can't see how you can bend the rules from August?

Even the museum is well behind in opening and does6nt yet even have a date.

Cosford, Dehaviland, Hendon, all opened this week.

If they are so behind with the basics in terms of static entry , surely organising an airshow in 8 weeks looks optimistic ?

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by Pen Pusher » Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:08 am

Headancer wrote:
Sat Jul 18, 2020 5:46 am
If they are so behind with the basics in terms of static entry , surely organising an airshow in 8 weeks looks optimistic ?
The September air show was never cancelled and was being planned long before lock down started.

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by Leuchars Fan » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:10 am

Pen Pusher wrote:
Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:08 am
Headancer wrote:
Sat Jul 18, 2020 5:46 am
If they are so behind with the basics in terms of static entry , surely organising an airshow in 8 weeks looks optimistic ?
The September air show was never cancelled and was being planned long before lock down started.

Brian
Indeed, we're at about the same stage for announcements as usual. Given the circumstances, I imagine there will be, with some confidence, rather more intense activity taking place regarding participation etc.

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by MRTT » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:26 am

Headancer wrote:
Sat Jul 18, 2020 5:46 am
Even the museum is well behind in opening and does6nt yet even have a date.
Has been public knowledge for some time that the museum will re-open on 1st August.

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by jasonT1981 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:51 pm

According to posts elsewhere, Red Arrows self confirmed for Duxford in September today during the virtual RIAT airshow.

Edit: Yes, mentioned by Red 10 during the show.
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by peasus911 » Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:40 am

Looks like the BBMF have self confirmed as well.......

I have just returned from a fantastic Shuttleworth Drive in Airshow.
You had a 5m square to allow for your car and seating the occupants of the car. It worked perfectly and the sun even made an appearance.
Looking forward the Duxford September show in whatever form it decides to go with. It obviously depends heavily on the crowds willingness to follow the rules. Yesterday showed it can work, We all have a part to play in this.
Counting down the days. :thumbs:

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by MRTT » Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:57 am

peasus911 wrote:
Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:40 am
Looks like the BBMF have self confirmed as well.......
Don't suppose you've got a source? :)

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by jasonT1981 » Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:25 pm

Don't think they have officially. A paper covered their PDA and said about a display at Duxford coming up. However, the quote was from a photographer who sent them photos, he said

"I think they are going to display at an air show in Duxford in September and they can now display if there are royal events."


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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by jasonT1981 » Thu Jul 23, 2020 4:25 pm

New additions

Red Arrows, BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane and the Blades added as well as

Spitfire Mk.Vc - JG891
Spitfire Mk.Ia - X4650
Spitfire Mk.Ia - AR213
Spitfire PR Mk.XI


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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by jasonT1981 » Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:08 pm

From an email tonight
Saturday tickets are 75% sold, Sunday 50% sold.
Gold Experience tickets sold fast and are now unavailable for both Saturday & Sunday. BUT we have created a Gold Experience offer for the Duxford Battle of Britain Proms on Friday 18 September. Booking now!
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by paullangford » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:16 pm

Duxford School was on fire last night, for all of you that go there to view

https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/l ... e-18699604

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Post by jasonT1981 » Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:38 pm

Sea Fury T.20 WG655, which was listed for the September show sadly crashed this afternoon after the Duxford showcase event. Pilot and passenger only sustained minor injuries but aircraft looks very bad.
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by jasonT1981 » Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:30 pm

With the public Grandstand gone from this years show, where would be the best place to go on the airfield? I've heard a few say down towards the tank hangar at the bottom of the airfield in the past but was thinking about somewhere close to the American hangar.
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by The Cat » Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:10 am

Think it will depend on crowd layout etc on the day.
Opens at 0800. Any advice from previous shows as to best time to arrive by car to have less frustration with traffic...thanks.

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by iainpeden » Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:13 pm

The Cat wrote:
Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:10 am
Think it will depend on crowd layout etc on the day.
Opens at 0800. Any advice from previous shows as to best time to arrive by car to have less frustration with traffic...thanks.
It partly depends which way you are coming from but the gates won't open until 8 and you won't be allowed to stop on the road- I used to aim for 8.15 so as to miss the initial queue but miss the slightly later rush. Heaven knows what will happen this year.

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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by jasonT1981 » Mon Aug 17, 2020 5:06 pm

With a month to go hopefully some more updates coming this week.

Compared to previous shows, how are we looking for officially confirmed aircraft at this point in time?
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by jasonT1981 » Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:52 pm

De Havilland DH-9 E8894 has been removed from the confirmed list on the website

Edit: Nope, just moved to friday page. Didn't realise Proms had its own page for flying.
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Re: Duxford Battle of Britain 2020 - 18th - 20th September (3 DAY SHOW)

Post by jasonT1981 » Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:15 pm

Friday display looks a bit better to me than the Saturday and Sunday displays so far, though I assume (And hope) more will be added soon.
Friday

Flying Display - Spitfires

Spitfire Mk.Ia N3200
Spitfire Mk.Ia X4650
Spitfire Mk.Ia AR213
Spitfire T9 PT462
Spitfire T9 PV202
Spitfire Mk.PRXI PL983
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RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancaster (Dowding formation?)
The Blades
Fireflies Aerobatic Display Team
North American Harvard Mk.IV ‘Taz’
P-51D 'Miss Helen'
P-51D Mustang 'Warhorse'
Strikemaster Pair
Great War Display Team
AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers
De Havilland DH-9 E8894
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
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