I trailered the Jeep down to Elvington, as was easier, cheaper and quicker than driving. I took Jessie again this year, but in the RAF Ordnance Depot markings. I didn't have any display, other than a few crates, as last year, my photographic display was quite tying, having to be packed away, every time I went for a wander around, as there was nobody else to watch over it.
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The control tower restoration is coming along well on the outside and it is still empty on the inside. There were a good selection of vehicles on show, mostly with an RAF or Commonwealth Forces markings. There were still a few US marked vehicles on show too.
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Lots of the aircraft had been moved around since last year, many probably to get the Halifax out of the hangar. As a result, I got a better view of some airframes and saw some in daylight that were indoors last year.
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The Halifax looked great outdoors again and I took the opportunity to take more photos of it as the sun went down.
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The C-47 Skytrain/Dakota was also outdoors, but this year sporting invasion stripes on the upper surfaces.
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This year, there were also a good collection of classic cars on show, plus a couple of vintage
caravans.
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On Friday evening, I took the Jeep over to the Halifax for some pictures with the Jeep in different markings to past events.
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On Sunday, there was also a photoshoot with a number of the aircrew re-enactors.
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Somewhere I hadn't found in previous visits was the memorial garden. Also in the chapel, I found a wartime map of the airfield, something else I've not seen before.
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