As one final post for this year I wanted to take a quick look back at my personal top 5 shows of 2017. It has been another excellent year overall with plenty of variety, though once again Duxford and The Shuttleworth Collection feature highly on this list. 5. Shuttleworth Collection Military Pageant As is a … Continue reading Warbird Tails Airshow Top 5 2017
Continuing the Blenheim theme after the exciting update from Hawkinge yesterday, it is time for another airshow moment. Today's moment takes a look back at John Romain's masterclass in display flying in the wonderful Bristol Blenheim I at Little Gransden back in August. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/36827611246/in/dateposted-public/ This combination of man and machine is well known as a … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2017 – Blenheim at Little Gransden
Undoubtedly a highlight of 2017, the return of the Horsemen aerobatic team after a number of years absence at this years Flying Legends display was a welcome one. Shortly after the team's participation was announced it was confirmed that they would be shipping the newly restored P-51D Mustang "Frenesi" for the occasion. The thought of … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2017 – Berlin Express
The Shuttleworth Collection 2017 airshow season came to a close with the Race Day event on the 1st of October. This event provides a great final event of the year for both the vintage car and aeroplane enthusiast. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/38653222136/in/dateposted-public/ This years event saw the second edition of the Shuttleworth Sprint which featured a large number … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Race Day 2017
A long time sign that the airshow season has finally begun, Abingdon has developed a justifiable reputation for providing great variety and some unique display items. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/34015336004/in/dateposted-public/ 2017 looked to be a vintage year for Abingdon, with a move to later in the month intended to avoid the early season cancellations that have plagued the … Continue reading Abingdon Air and Country Show – 14th May 2017
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