CRAG at Duxford Part 2

[@terryatkinson899]

Good to see you both getting out and about. That's a proper museum, we've nothing like it in Ireland. Interesting to see both your takes on the engineering of the items. Most people would be better off looking into a ditch when it comes to actually appreciating the brains it took to design and make things back in the day and then getting some "brave " souls to try it out and if they came back, it must be a good idea.

[@ravishkasilva2851]

Matt do more knowledge dump like this just talk I’m addicted

[@bradleybatt1401]

agree

[@johnscotcher9753]

The bubbles on the white Catalina seaplane were observation bubbles as one of their main roles was air sea rescue. There is a plan from a company in Florida to start manufacturing them again (aptly named Catalina Aircraft), hoping to start deliveries in 2029.

[@michaelblackmore4634]

The blister on the Catalonia was where the gunners used to be.

[@smokerjim]

Had the same on early B-17s as well

[@1312Johnny]

“Ginger’ll buy this!” 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@stevengroom7055]

Fantastic I thought about the same comment the second i seen it

[@Critical_Stinking]

Looks like a good place to visit. Might have to take my nephews there. 👍

[@captaincrash9286]

My favourite place.. I used to work just down the road..

[@essexhognose1808]

The "Jaguar" was an F1-11 Aardvark

[@mattblackledge9068]

I wonder what the scrap value of the SR71 would be these days.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

Anyone know how the nozzle flaps work at the back end of the Blackbird engine? Seems like they must have to close inward against a massive amount of force…

[@Not_Sure-i6o]

High pressure fuel, valves, hydraulic cylinders, levers (my guess)

[@bullydia]

23:40 😂

[@bradleybatt1401]

11:00 Radiators for what? The radial engines are all air-cooled/oil-cooled.

[@dirtygarageguy]

Only engines need cooling...

[@thruxt0677]

The husky did its job, i would have thought parts from the front essembly would get shot up through the firewall. The cab is full intact. Wtf.. $27 Australian dollars for a hotdog..tell em there dreaming!

[@mikes747]

Did Del paint the Blackbird?

[@gafrers]

Love this museum but it is a bit badly setup. Great knowledge and humor showed as usual

[@sidwainhouse]

That wasn't a Bulldog, its a Saxon, massive pile of shite. Also the Tiger is a replica built on a T34 chassis. Nice museum at Duxford.

[@stevengroom7055]

fucking hell a bus was Dell there