07/06/2026
Yesterday saw our first 2026 public display at our home base - the Imperial War Museum airfield at Duxford in Cambridgeshire. The display was the 'IWM Duxford Flying Day: D-Day' and the crew consisted of captains John Harmsworth and Phill Petitt (flying as co-pilot on this occasion) plus Andy Frost as crew chief. The weather was not kind and caused most acts to pull out but, despite a substantial crosswind and low cloud with rain or drizzle, the conditions were within our operating limits. The slot was brought forward by 70 minutes but we were still able to offer 'walkthroughs' and meet the public on our sales stand. Thanks to all who braved the weather to come and see us. The nickel framed photo by volunteer crew member Cosmo Gillespie gives a good idea of the Catalina's design from the rear - and shows a brief moment of blue sky and the windsock registering the crosswind.