Another welcome return visit of 2021 was Stow Maries. Another of the few venues to hold an airshow in 2020 but one that I have not visited for a show since 2017. Stow is a great venue and home to a wonderful museum. As one of most original WW1 airfields in the country it is … Continue reading Stow Maries Wings and Wheels 2021
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Waiting in the Wings – 2020s Missing Favourites – WWI
A little bonus instalment of this series, looking at some of the familiar aircraft that have sat out the 2020 season. WW1 machines have thankfully become more and more common over the past four or five years and there are now a number of places you can go in the UK and enjoy the sight … Continue reading Waiting in the Wings – 2020s Missing Favourites – WWI
Warbird Tails 2020 Season Preview
2019 was a year of great firsts for the UK airshow scene. We saw the debut of the wonderful Ultimate Fighters team (who have already been confirmed for their first 2020 appearance at the Air Festival at Duxford in May) and the incredible DH9 from the Historic Aircraft Collection. It also saw a wonderful tribute … Continue reading Warbird Tails 2020 Season Preview
WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust Albatros Day – Old Warden 17th November 2018
Back in the last months of 2018 the WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust (WAHT) put on a day for their patrons at Old Warden. The occasion was set to mark the first trust event to feature their latest arrival, the wonderful The Vintage Aviator Ltd (TVAL) Albatros D.Va G-WAHT. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/44721116090/in/album-72157701895289942/ This airframe marks the latest arrival … Continue reading WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust Albatros Day – Old Warden 17th November 2018
Warbird People – Alex Jameison: Learning to Fly the Old Rhinebeck Collection
In aviation circles, there are a number of airfields and collections around the world that capture the imagination and become almost mythical as part of aviation folklore. Old Rhinebeck is most certainly amongst those legends, especially for those with an interest in those early years of aviation right through until the 1930s. Delicately nestled between … Continue reading Warbird People – Alex Jameison: Learning to Fly the Old Rhinebeck Collection
Armistice 100 – WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust Albatros Arrival
Once again, the WW1 enthusiasts heaven, hangar 1 at Old Warden, is home to one of the most elegant designs to ever take to the skies. Arriving fresh from the workshop of the Vintage Aviator Ltd (TVAL) in New Zealand, is another exquisite recreation of an Albatros D.Va. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/45020432504/in/album-72157703138986334/ This example, set to be registered … Continue reading Armistice 100 – WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust Albatros Arrival
Airshow Moments 2016 – WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust
The WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust have brought some wonderful recreation WW1 aircraft to the UK over the past few years. 2016 saw their the first season of regular display flying at their home base of Stow Maries. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/28483303536/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/28515035065/in/dateposted-public/ I attended a number of events at Stow this year and was treated to many memorable … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2016 – WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust
Stow Maries – June Events
Following a first visit to the wonderfully preserved WWI aerodrome at Stow Maries last September, it was great to have two chances to return this June. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/27899410593/in/dateposted-public/ On my earlier visit conditions were less than ideal, with only an engine run being performed by the resident Albatros. I was much luckier with the weather for … Continue reading Stow Maries – June Events
Airshow Moments 2015 #13 – WW1 Heaven in Bedfordshire
The Best of British show at Shuttleworth in July this year was a real shining light of the airshow season. There were countless memorable set pieces and visitors but the undoubted had to have been the great war finale. This saw all of the collection's First World War aircraft take to the skies in the … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2015 #13 – WW1 Heaven in Bedfordshire
Stow Maries Autumn Fly In – 5th September 2015
I was able to make a brief visit to Stow Maries last Saturday as I was in the area. This was my first time visiting the site and the place is clearly a time capsule and a gem! You can feel the history and atmosphere as soon as you turn on to the narrow approach … Continue reading Stow Maries Autumn Fly In – 5th September 2015
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