I'm mildly amused by the places offering bear spray rental. It reminds me of the banter between parachute packers and aircrew: "If it doesn't work, bring it back"!

Came across these chaps in Jackson, although they had no idea why they were there.

Interesting to see the process involved in despatching airliners - a view rarely available at UK airports. It seems that the chocks on this 737 at JAC were reluctant to come away.

Windows on the roof terrace Denver Art Museum act like picture frames for the views of the city.

Among the letters awaiting our return today was junk mail which the envelope proclaimed is about "Britain's favourite funeral plan". I think I'll send it back, marked "DECEASED"!

We celebrated Fiona Elliott's birthday with a trip to see #GuysAndDolls at the Bridge Theatre. We've seen many productions of the show over the years, but this one was outstanding. Amazing performances, clever staging and audience interaction.

#Duxford has been Invadered.

🚨🚨 We need you! 100 days of roadworks are jeopardising our survival. We need your help to save the last surviving WW1 aerodrome in Europe. Swipe for our official statement. #WW1Aerodrome #RoadworksSurvival #SaveOurHistory #HeritageSite

I am now licensed to... drive sheep over bridges. A simple ceremony at #Guildhall, followed by a very interesting talk by the Clerk of the Chamberlain's Court, explaining the history of the Guilds and Freedom. Many thanks also to Danny the Beadle.

On Tuesday 23 July at 1200 BST I will give a #Lecture at RAF Museum London (and online) discussing the way national #museums, the RAF and Government departments have approached aircraft preservation and various attempts to set up a national air museum. rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-g…

Must be nearly #FlyingAntDay - the ants on the patio are busily running around, and the robin that supervises my gardening is having a feast, occasionally shaking ants off his leg as he eats.

Thirsting after righteousness at the St Saviour's Church 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Beer & Fizz Festival!

A reminder for my lecture on Tuesday. Discover how the RAF's desire for its own museum dates back to the early 1930s. Gasp at the grumpiness of 1950s civil servants, and cheer the recent change of policy that makes it easier for volunteer-run museums to acquire aircraft!

It has come around again, as it does every year: a significant date in RAF history. And this year it's also 40 years since I joined the staff of RAF Museum (although I had been an occasional volunteer since November 1980, hoping that a vacancy might arise...)

3 University of Hertfordshire graduates: gilldotelliott (BSc Computer Science, 2004), Phil ((BSc Aerospace Technology, 2014) and me (PhD History, 2024). Should there be discounted fees for families?

In Finland, new PhDs are given a sword, with which they should fight for truth. Fiona Elliott gave me this one!