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I recently commented that I was looking forward to seeing the Eagle Squadron team fl ying, and I certainly wasna€ t disappointed. The four aircraft made their debut in style, rounding off the Duxford Spring Air Show on May 26th in formation with the Red Arrows. The day after, which was a Bank Holiday Monday, the Eagle Squadon formed up with B-17 Sally B to fly over a number of locations with American connections, including Madingley (see pages 26-28). Visitors to IWM Duxford on that day were treated to the sight of the aircraft departing and arriving back, which was quite a bonus especially if theya€ d missed the air show! As youa€ ll note from this montha€ s cover and the article beginning on page 50, the Cambridge Flying Group (CFG) celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. I went to Cambridge to sample the delights of the de Havilland Tiger Moth, a type that has a long history at the site from where the CFGa€ s two examples fl y from. The last time I had fl own from Cambridge it was in a Chipmunk with the Air Training Corps back in the early 1980s, so it was quite a reminiscent visit for me too. Among its offerings the CFG can provide ab initio training on the Tiger Moth, something very unusual for the would-be pilot. However, the Group also offers conversion training for qualified pilots and an a€ introductory lessona€ for those who would like to sample a flight in this classic trainer (to make a booking call 01763 264262). As well as instructors, the CFG has a large number of members. It is a thriving community of people who all like the Tiger Moth, and I do hope those of you who didna€ t previously know about the Group enjoy learning about its impressive activities.
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