A notable revival (or so it seemed) in 2021 was the impressive number of T-6 solo displays that featured throughout the year. Once common place as part of the Harvard display teams going back over the years, there has been limited variety in this regard beyond the occasional anniversary show or occasional slot at Duxford/Old … Continue reading 2021 T-6/Harvard Displays
Yesterday's "Airshow Moments" post, focusing on the USAAF segment of this event reminded me that I was yet to publish my report of Duxford's return to a full airshow weekend. Since 2019 Duxford had only hosted a wide array of excellent showcase/flying days, which at times approach full blown airshows, albeit without the addition of … Continue reading Duxford Summer Airshow 2021
The last weekend of July saw the return of a full airshow weekend to Duxford. This show had a smaller line up that might typically be expected at a big Duxford show but it was welcome to see Duxford back in action for a first show weekend since 2019. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/51725547491/in/photostream/ A really highpoint of the … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2021 Number 2 – US Trio Duxford July
Another show I need to catch up on is my first visit to Old Buckenham. This show had long been on the to do list but thanks to either weather of clashes I had never quite made it.With 2021 resulting in the return of a number of airshows to the circuit, it seemed like the … Continue reading Old Buckenham Airshow 2021
Another look back into the archives of 2021 and another visit that hasn't been giving a full report as yet. Originally booked in for November 2020, inevitable delays and changing of lockdown rules eventually meant I was able to enjoy a return to the Heritage Hangar for the first time since December 2019. At that … Continue reading 2021 Retrospective – Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar May 2021
One of the most anticipated rebuild projects at Old Warden in some years came to a conclusion in early 2021 after COVID led to understandable delays as attention turned towards getting aircraft back in the air for last years series of drive-in airshows. The collection's original Bristol F.2B Fighter is one of the most significant … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2021 Number 1 – Bristol Fighter’s Return
As the worldwide population of airworthy Spitfires has continued to grow at an impressive rate over the past few years, there has been a certain familiarity about the schemes the aircraft are finished in. Unsurprisingly these schemes focus on either the early war camouflage of the more "classic" Mk IX scheme of grey/green camouflage. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/51350598690/in/dateposted/ … Continue reading New Look Spitfires – Non RAF Schemes Revival
Since it's first iteration back in 2018, the Midlands Air Festival has been firmly on my to-do list. The novelty of a new airshow venue is always draw enough, but the idea of a show taking place in the ground of an idyllic country estate together with a small grass strip, certainly adds a new … Continue reading Midlands Air Festival 2021
Like so many other shows, 2020 saw the excellent Little Gransden airshow take an enforced break. This followed on from a great run of shows (aside from 2018s washout) that saw the show put on a string of excellent line ups combing lesser seen vintage types and some of the finest UK based warbirds. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/51425685042/in/dateposted/ … Continue reading Little Gransden Air Show 2021
The 2020 airshow at Headcorn held in September was one of the shining lights of what was largely a subdued year for airshows. Despite poor weather a great three days of flying was still delivered and the show had a great atmosphere. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/51348848597/in/photostream/ With a slight return closer to normality the show was able to … Continue reading Aero Legends Battle of Britain Airshow 2021
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