The 2018 Shuttleworth Collection August airshow took on a family theme, with a wide range of different aircraft and acts on display. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/43225497910/in/dateposted-public/ The show got underway with the impressive collection WW2 trio of Spitfire, Sea Hurricane and Lysander. It really has been such a positive sight to have the Spitfire included in each display … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Family Airshow 2018
Miles is a name that synonymous with British aviation, particularly in the 1930s and 40s. Their characteristic touring and training designs led to the company being a prolific manufacturer during the interwar years. Strictly speaking, the Miles family of aircraft began back in 1929 with the little Southern Martlet, though the M2 Hawk, would form … Continue reading Miles Hawk Speed Six
With the Waddington airshow coming to an end a few years back and Leuchars dropping off the agenda too, Cosford remains the final RAF organised show at a Royal Air Force base. This has meant that in recent years Cosford has had to rise to increasingly high expectations. Having the pull of the sole RAF … Continue reading RAF Cosford Airshow 2018 – RAF100
They say the "third times the charm", well as it turns out, with this venue that is certainly true. I had attended the Victory Show at Cosby twice before, on each occasion having been encouraged by the impressive reviews and reports online from previous displays. In 2012, a wonderful line up was on offer, though … Continue reading Cosby Victory Show 2018
Now in its third year, the Shuttleworth Collection's collaborative event with Navy Wings is always awaited with anticipation. The first incarnation of this excellent event saw a rare combination of perfect weather and a complete selection of incredible performers and visiting acts. 2017 looked to build on that success but was hit with a series … Continue reading Fly Navy III – Old Warden 3rd June 2018
Continuing the odd definition of chronological order for this years event reports, here is a post on a show that is currently still going on. This years Goodwood Revival had a central aviation theme of RAF100. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/30697929548/in/dateposted-public/ It is no secret that over the past few years the flying displays have become less and less … Continue reading Goodwood Revival 2018
If you'd told me six months ago I would be driving three hours across the country for my first trip to the Cosford airshow looking forward to seeing a helicopter above almost everything else on the incredible flying programme, I'd have probably laughed to say the least! https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/29160687727/in/dateposted-public/ Well, there I was, there were plenty of other … Continue reading An unexpected RAF100 Star? – Flying Bulls Bristol Sycamore
Out of all the famous names and places when it comes to airshows in not just the UK, but the entire world, there are few more notable than Farnborough. This Hampshire airport was once the centre of the UK aviation industry and has held a bi-annual trade show for 70 years. The public shows have … Continue reading Farnborough International Airshow 2018
The 2018 Duxford Air Festival continued where 2017 left off in the new style of Duxford May shows. Previously following a set theme the opening show of the year now takes on a “variety show” style format with displays from all avenues of aviation on show. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/29919008328/in/dateposted-public/ Last year was strangely light on warbird displays … Continue reading Duxford Air Festival 2018
Following on from the actual centenary on the 1st April, which, to an extent, passed by without much fanfare (no doubt due to a combination of April Fools Day and Easter Sunday...) the RAF put on a mightily impressive show over London on the 10th July (1st April plus 100 days incase anyone was wondering!). … Continue reading RAF100 Flypast Celebrations – 10th July 2018
