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P-51 on a pole, exhibiting the familiar checker-board nose applied to Duxford-based 78th Fighter Group airplanes during WW2.

 

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Three of the greatest USAAF Generals cast in bronze...Eaker, Spaatz and Doolittle.

 

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The following are shots taken in some of the adjacent hangars where the amazing restoration work takes place. All of these partially restored airframes will take to the air again, eventually!

 

Bristol Blenheim Mk 1. The only one of this type and a major long-term project.

 

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I'm not exactly sure what this vehicle was used for...I believe it's based on a Model "T" Ford chassis?

 

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Re the vehicle above, I asked Ken what he thought it was for. His reply makes perfect sense...thanks Ken! :thumbsup:

 

I would think that the idea is to attach to the propeller or propeller boss

and turn the engine over, as batteries were not so good in those days, once

the engine starts then the magneto takes over and keep the firing system working.

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