Duxford

dave_e · 65141. Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:18 am

The Imperial War Museum at Duxford has one of the original Concordes on display. When they landed it there, they needed a special parachute braking system as the runway was too short for a regular landing. After it landed the M11 was built and the runway was shortened even further so now, it couldn't take off even if they wanted it to.

Dave

Saxmachine · 65167. Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:02 am

Wow! I think I've been there...

grizzly · 65236. Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:21 am

I might fly there for one of the air shows later this year. My Dad has a private pilot's license. It can be very useful.

mckeonj · 65815. Sun Apr 16, 2006 4:04 pm

Here is a little puzzle:
Which famous movie star is parked at Duxford?

djgordy · 65819. Sun Apr 16, 2006 4:16 pm

Caradoc · 67850. Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:25 pm

Duxford is a two (minimum) day trip, so much to see, the B52 is huge, the TR3 lovely, I want my own Vampire. The idiot responsible for terminating the chance of future concorde flights deserves a slow and painfull death

f1ansel · 71089. Mon May 22, 2006 11:11 pm

Does anybody know if there is any flying at Duxford in November?
Any Spitfires? I'd love to see it fly when I'm there. Ansel

Oldogsrbest · 1070306. Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:46 am

Mention of Memphis Belle reminded me of this stashed bit of info, which answers many of the questions that many never thought to ask...

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/aug/15/bronze-belle/

I'm glad I found it. WW2 legend meets reality & gives backstory