Group visit to Duxford next spring?

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Of course you can.

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ARAF said:

I've just sent an e-mail to Duxford asking for room for 12-20 cars, and saying that we will arrive at about midday.

Moderators, can you make this a sticky please, and amend the title to "HSV visit to Duxford 20th March 2016"

As a few months have passed since I first suggested it, I won't hold anyone to their earlier commitment, but can we now copy and paste the below list, for people that will be coming?

I still haven't had a reply from Duxford, so I telephoned them today. Firstly, we can only get a group discount if we pay for the tickets in advance. Too much like hard work to organise, and as the proceeds go towards the museum.....

Also as it is the second day of the revamped US hanger being open, they expect to be really busy, so will not hold spaces in their car park.

I'm still going, but thought I'd better let you all know, just in case any of you are expecting something that isn't going to be.

eta: I've heard from a frequent visitor that when cars arrive together, they get parked together, so there's still a chance that we will be in a couple of groups.

Edited by ARAF on Wednesday 2nd March 20:02

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Good idea - though there aren't any services close on the motorway.

Does anyone local have ideas?

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goldvxr8 said:

There birchanger services
on the way up
At j8

I know, but that's 20 miles south of Duxford, for those coming from the North.

Where's the nearest Morrisons?

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goldvxr8 said:

ARAF said:

goldvxr8 said:

There birchanger services
on the way up
At j8

I know, but that's 20 miles south of Duxford, for those coming from the North.

Where's the nearest Morrisons?

Up there do not know that one

Just local deliveries? You're not much better than a postman, let alone a van driver.

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the_ferret82 said:

ARAF said:

Good idea - though there aren't any services close on the motorway.

Does anyone local have ideas?

there is very few "local" places to meet up. as Goldie said its either the birchnager services or the Tesco's in royston there about equal distance from duxford. for these that have never been traffic there will be a bloody nightmare. so much so the locals normally go away for the weekend, just to avoid it. also point worth nothing si that the entracne to the big carprk is though a grass field you would have better luck at winning the lottery than getting in the tarmc carpark.

Thanks Ferret. Royston is no good then.

It's been a long time since I've seen a post from you. Don't be a stranger.

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Topcat6.0 said:

Hi everyone, there is Baldock services just off junction 10 on the A1 which is west of Duxford. It would suit both north and south travellers.
Then travel along the A505 to Duxford. Postcode SG75TR if you want to look on the map.

Terry

The problem with that,is it's twice the distance that Royston is.

Tesco Royston is just off a roundabout on the A505 and is 9 miles, 14 minutes.....

Edited by ARAF on Tuesday 8th March 20:58

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I'm starting a new thread for the southern convoy. We will call in at the Birchanger Services on the M11, to pick up the Essex posse.

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No problem. There will be other events. See you both at one soon.

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Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed it too - but then it was my choice of venue. Thanks everyone, for making it a good day.

Good to meet a few new members, and I hope everyone got home safely.

Mods, can you un-sticky this now please?

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Good pictures. Every hanger was crammed full.

There was no sign, but this is a Kittihawk. The nearest signs said Spitfire.

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goldvxr8 said:

Not to soon up there I hope
I need to save again for next time lol

You didn't have to take the extra ride.

There's so much there, I reckon we could do the same at the end of the year, or this time next year again.

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TheHeathen said:

Yeah threw Steve and myself as they're not normally Merlin powered.

Was it a Merlin? They were always a V12, and some variants had the Packard (licenced Merlin) engines fitted.