In 2019 and 2021 the Shuttleworth July show has focused on the lighter side of aviation, specifically the Light Aircraft Association. This offers a chance for sport and light aviation types to take centre stage and enjoy that typical garden party atmosphere that Old Warden evening shows are famous for. This years event was extra … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Flying For Fun Evening Show 17th July 2021
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Shuttleworth Collection Season Premiere – Old Warden 5th May 2019
While the off season, in terms of flying seems to be shrinking each year, the first proper day of every airshow season is always a welcome time, even more so if the weather plays ball. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/47790306451/in/photostream/ While it may not have been up to the standards of the previous bank holiday weekend, but the weather … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Season Premiere – Old Warden 5th May 2019
Warbird Stories: Simply Sopwith
I've always been a big fan of World War 2 aircraft, which won't be of a surprise to any of you. Over the past few years though, the fascinating journey of technology that First World War development of aircraft started to become a real source of interest for me. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/45219947974/in/photostream/ As you'll know from my … Continue reading Warbird Stories: Simply Sopwith
Fly Navy III – Old Warden 3rd June 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
Brooklands Museum Aircraft Factory & Flight Shed
The name Brooklands is synonymous with British automotive history, being home to the first purpose built motor-racing circuit in the world. Another important part of the sites story is a rich history of aviation development design and testing. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/38781374084/in/dateposted-public/ Brooklands was one of the first cradles of aviation in the United Kingdom and would ultimately … Continue reading Brooklands Museum Aircraft Factory & Flight Shed
Shuttleworth Collection Heritage Day – 3rd September 2017
Traditionally the "Shuttleworth Pageant" slot for the year, 2017 saw a spacial "Heritage Day" event to tie in with 175 years of Clayton and Shuttleworth. The company produced agricultural equipment for many years and even built a number of Sopwith aircraft during the First World War. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/37016415213/in/dateposted-public/ On the ground there was plenty to see, … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Heritage Day – 3rd September 2017
Warbird Tails Turns Three
This week (18th September) marks the third anniversary of the first post going live on Warbird Tails. Almost 260 posts on I still thoroughly enjoy updating this site regularly with Warbird news, history and stories. To mark the occasion I wanted to take a look back at three of the posts I'm most proud of … Continue reading Warbird Tails Turns Three
Shuttleworth Sopwith Line-up Complete – Camel Takes to the Skies
Yesterday (18th May 2017) marked a historic milestone for the Shuttleworth Collection and the UK WW1 aviation scene. As of yesterday afternoon the UK now boasts a fully accurate, rotary powered, airworthy Sopwith Camel. Dodge Bailey took the aircraft up for a test flight from Old Warden under grey skies, completing an already impressive line … Continue reading Shuttleworth Sopwith Line-up Complete – Camel Takes to the Skies
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
Shuttleworth Collection Military Pageant – 5th July 2015
Vulcan effect or Blenheim effect? That was the question on Sunday 5th July.... The Shuttleworth “Pageant” shows are always flagship events for the collection, this years Military Pageant was no exception. With WW1 as a central theme the airfield looked the part with many Great War vehicles and re-enactors moving around the airfield, this was … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Military Pageant – 5th July 2015
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