by OFMC | Sep 27, 2018 | OFMC News
MH434 spent 2 days this week at Norwich Airport, promoting East Anglia’s aviation skills and heritage . A fantastic event developed by the University of East Anglia, and supported by Barclays Bank, The Aviation Skills Partnership and International Aviation Academy and...
by OFMC | Sep 12, 2018 | OFMC News
A huge thanks to our amazing ground crew who looked after MH434, not only for the Goodwood Revival last weekend, but tirelessly, and lovingly throughout the year ensuring the aircraft is kept in tip-top condition, looking it’s best and for always being on hand to talk...
by OFMC | Sep 10, 2018 | OFMC News
The Old Flying Machine Company are completely delighted that Spitfire IX MH434 has won the 2018 Freddie March Spirit of Aviation, at Goodwood Revival. Over the three day event, people were thronging around the aeroplane, eager to hear it’s history and understand a...
by OFMC | Aug 8, 2018 | OFMC News
The glorious weather we have been having held on for the 75th anniversary celebrations for MH434’s first flight in the hands of Alex Henshaw, on the 7th August. Thirty plus guests came to IWM Duxford to celebrate, with delicious English food and fizz, including...
by OFMC | Aug 5, 2018 | OFMC News
It is only two more days until MH434’s 75th birthday and lets just say that the preparations are ramping up! This will be a very special event with catering provided by Provenance Kitchen Cambridge and will be toasted with some English fizz from Nyetimber. We...
by OFMC | Jul 29, 2018 | OFMC News
Such a shame that today the weather defeated us, Pilot Brian Smith reported. He had hoped that we might see a change by early afternoon, the rain did indeed stop albeit temporarily, but the cloud stayed lower than was acceptable for a transit and the wind continued to...
by OFMC | Jul 13, 2018 | OFMC News
Having been pre-flighted MH434 is now proudly “in position” and ready for a very busy weekend at Flying Legends Airshow 2018. Paul Bonhomme piloting throughout the weekend. Photographed today by George Romain (thank you!)
by OFMC | Jul 7, 2018 | OFMC News
All tucked up for the night after a brilliant day of displaying today at Southport Airshow.
by OFMC | Jul 7, 2018 | OFMC News
OFMC are slightly concerned that there is something in the water in Southport as our pilot appears to have been shrunk overnight. He also appears to be having far too much fun! Thanks to Rolf Meum (long time no see) for supplying this photograph of Paul...
by OFMC | Jul 6, 2018 | OFMC News
Spitfire safely arrived and put to bed for the night! A beautiful sunset on the beach…..it’s a tough life but some pilot has to do it!
