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By: - 31st December 2014 at 20:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just a reminder of previous years' coverage. These threads disappear from the forum, but will still survive by the magic of the internet and can be found at:
'Duxford, again' (2011): http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/sho...d.php?t=108052 EDIT: I think this link is dead now!
Duxford Diary 2012: http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?t=114038
Duxford Diary 2013: http://forum.keypublishing.com/showt...ord-Diary-2013
Duxford Diary 2014: http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?128152-Duxford-Diary-2014
By: - 31st December 2014 at 21:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I noticed the new admission prices were displayed at Duxford today. As previously mentioned, the standard entry stays the same, but a new fee for children (5-15) is offset by a new 'Family Ticket'
Not yet on the website is a very attractive Annual Pass at £22.50 or less, which gives unlimited access for the year (apart from airshows). Better value than FoD if you plan to visit more than once a year!
By: - 31st December 2014 at 21:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Better value than FoD if you plan to visit more than once a year!
But with FoD you get discount on air show tickets/shop/restaurant.:D
Brian
By: - 31st December 2014 at 21:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Echoed!!;)
By: - 31st December 2014 at 22:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ouch!
That new child fee is a big hit for those of us who often take the whole family along.
It will be just me from now on.
By: - 31st December 2014 at 23:51 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Why don't children qualify for free entry???
By: - 1st January 2015 at 00:44 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Because the government is reducing the grant by tens of % year on year, sadly they need to maintain a positive cash flow and income.
By: - 1st January 2015 at 01:22 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I didn't realize they get a grant. Is the grant dependant on what they charge for admission, or is it the other was round ?
The annual pass would be good for me and my wife. We don't go to airshows, or spend much (if anything) in the shop.
What we would save on food by joining FOD, wouldn't come close to offsetting the £38 difference.
By: - 1st January 2015 at 20:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Don't forget, free admission for B-17 Sally B supporters except on airshow days. Just renewed mine.
By: - 1st January 2015 at 21:09 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Looking forward to loads of excellent pictures here (again).
By: - 2nd January 2015 at 13:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I second that. I'm sure DCW and Penpusher will do their usual wonderful job of keeping us informed.
By: - 2nd January 2015 at 17:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Well, hope no-one minds if I post a few from my visit today?....
Some iPhone "hangoramas"...
The Blenheim from 'inside' the Blenheim...
A trio of "T-tails"?...
Couple of shots from the LWH...
By: - 3rd January 2015 at 07:16 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
It looks like you practically had the whole place to yourself Bob
By: - 3rd January 2015 at 11:51 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Main car park was about ¾ full - busier than I expected.
By: - 3rd January 2015 at 12:11 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Until things start happening again, here's a couple of old pictures. Black 6 Before (2-7-97) and After (26-10-97):
By: - 3rd January 2015 at 12:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I didn't realize they get a grant. Is the grant dependant on what they charge for admission, or is it the other was round ?The annual pass would be good for me and my wife. We don't go to airshows, or spend much (if anything) in the shop.
What we would save on food by joining FOD, wouldn't come close to offsetting the £38 difference.
The IWM receive a grant in aid from the DCMS of about £20,000,000. Most big national museums do but unfortunately it is decreasing every year.
Great photos in this thread (as always).
Lobster
By: - 3rd January 2015 at 14:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I can still see the puffs of black exhaust as Black 6 came in for an 'emergency' landing then hopping over the M11 as if it was yesterday...
Such a sad end to it's flying career.
By: - 3rd January 2015 at 16:08 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Until things start happening again, here's a couple of old pictures. Black 6 Before (2-7-97) and After (26-10-97):
After conversion to 'Black 9' :(
By: - 3rd January 2015 at 16:40 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
By: - 3rd January 2015 at 17:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I can too Bob. I also remember somebody stood near me saying " does`nt it sound fantastic" and thinking, no it does not.
I was waiting to go flying for the first time at the end of the show. I did get that Rapide flight a year later.
I cant wait to see the 109E but nothing will ever compare to Black 6 for me.
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By: Bruce - 31st December 2014 at 18:54
Taking swiftly over from this one:
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?128152-Duxford-Diary-2014
Here is the new thread for Duxford activities in 2015.
Happy New Year to you all, and thanks to all the contributors in previous years for making it such a good reference of activities at Duxford. Many highlights, but the Blenheim has to be Number 1 for me!
Bruce