As we come to the end of another national lockdown (for some at least), the relative freedom we all enjoyed across August and September seems a long time ago. I thought it would be a fitting start to this years series of Advent posts to share this account of a warm Friday in September. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/50658090932/in/photostream/ … Continue reading Duxford and Mildenhall – 18th September 2020
Tag: BBMF
Eastbourne Airshow 2019
Always a highlight in the calendar, there is something about a seaside show that you can't help but enjoy. Being the closest I have to a local seaside venue, Eastbourne has been a semi-regular feature in my agenda for most seasons over the last 10 years or more. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/49195188176/in/photostream/ Normally opting for one day, generally … Continue reading Eastbourne Airshow 2019
Airshow Moment 2018 9 – RAF100 Flypast
Though not strictly an airshow itself, any retrospective of the 2018 season would not be complete without a reminder of the impressive collection of air power put together over London back in July, to mark the 100th anniversary of the RAF. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/29817568198/in/album-72157671659061888/ The flypast itself saw over 100 individual aircraft take part ranging from the … Continue reading Airshow Moment 2018 9 – RAF100 Flypast
Aircraft Profile: de Havilland Canada Chipmunk
The de Havilland Canada Chipmunk is well loved by pilots and considered to be one of the finest flying machines every built. The original Chipmunk design is now over 70 years old, with the type first taking to the skies in May 1946. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/45944034981/in/dateposted/ The Chipmunk was designed, developed and initially manufactured in Canada with … Continue reading Aircraft Profile: de Havilland Canada Chipmunk
Airshow Moments 2017 – BBMF Thompson Formation
This past season was both special and challenging for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. This July saw the completion of the Lancaster's major overhaul at Duxford which resulted in the aircraft emerging in a new colour scheme having had significant maintenance completed. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/37103623191/in/album-72157685212317352/ The return of the Lancaster meant that the BBMF were able … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2017 – BBMF Thompson Formation
Airshow Moments 2015 #6 – Synchro 75
With the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain set to be a key theme for 2015, the RAF put together a very special routine for the anniversary year. As various anniversaries have passed over the years we have seen the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fighters pair up with the Typhoons for a number … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2015 #6 – Synchro 75
Duxford Battle of Britain Anniversary Airshow – 19th and 20th September 2015
The last major airshow of 2015 came with Duxford’s Battle of Britain anniversary show in late September. Saturday’s show was heavily affected by a road accident on the M11 early on in the flying program. With standstill traffic on the motorway and the attendance of the air ambulance, flying was heavily restricted to 1000 feet … Continue reading Duxford Battle of Britain Anniversary Airshow – 19th and 20th September 2015
Dunsfold Wings & Wheels 2015 – 29th August
Dunsfold is always an interesting show, year on year it delivers great variety and often a number of one-off formations. Being set on the last weekend of August the show often follows a very busy month for shows and could find itself at a stage where many have started to show fatigue from a busy year. … Continue reading Dunsfold Wings & Wheels 2015 – 29th August
The Shuttleworth Collection’s Evening Show – 23rd May 2015
“Shuttleworth Magic” Those two words came up a few times on Saturday night, rightly so. There truly is nothing quite like Old Warden, no matter which of the based aircraft are in the air you are always aware that there is nowhere else in the world where such a sight could be seen. An evening … Continue reading The Shuttleworth Collection’s Evening Show – 23rd May 2015
AB910 Drops in to Headcorn
Headcorn has been a magnet for exciting and rare aircraft for many years now, as has been highlighted on a number of these posts in the past, on the most part these aircraft have all come from civilian operators or owners. While the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight have visited by air a number of … Continue reading AB910 Drops in to Headcorn
Warbird Tails 