Battlegroup North, Elvington Airfield - May 11/12th

Held on a very windy weekend, the move from the museum compound to the airfield, exaggerated the cold. Saturday was also showery, and this probably helped to keep the public away. It cleared up on Saturday evening, giving some of the best light of the weekend, allowing me to get some great sunset pictures over the Nimrod and Victor.
 
Some of the museum aircraft were run and taxied during the weekend, starting with the SE5a, Devon and Dakota. Something new to the show was this 'Follow Me' Jeep. It was nice to see another airfield vehicle.
 
  
SE5a Engine Run Video
  -  dH Devon Engine Run Videos
 

 

 

 

 
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota and Lancaster also flew over, the Dak on Saturday and the Lanc on Sunday. Saturday also saw the Buccaneer and Nimrod do fast taxi runs, while on Sunday, the Nimrod was replaced by the Victor. There were also a number of aircraft from Breighton airfield made several passes on Sunday. There was a very good tun out of vehicles, though with them spread out over a larger site, it was difficult to tell numbers compared to previous years.

Nimrod and Buccaneer Fast Taxi Video
 

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Dakota Engine Run Video  -  Victor Fast Taxi Video
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