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Hawker Biplane Family Part 2 – Airworthy Survivors

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Following on from my recent post featuring the ongoing development of the forerunner to the Hawker Hurricane. I wanted to feature the airworthy surviving Hawker biplanes that we are lucky enough to have as part of the airshow circuit here in the UK. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/36089099345/in/dateposted-public/ Hawker Fury K5674/G-CBZP https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/37713187196/in/dateposted-public/ The quite literal shining light of the … Continue reading Hawker Biplane Family Part 2 – Airworthy Survivors

1930s Silver Wings: The Hawker Biplane Family

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Long before the iconic Hurricane leapt into the air at Brooklands in the hands of George Bulman in November 1935, the foundations of an iconic fighter had already been laid. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/28098940806/in/dateposted-public/ Before delving into the fascinating history of these elegant machines, I first wanted to introduce the story of the famous man behind this and countless … Continue reading 1930s Silver Wings: The Hawker Biplane Family

Shuttleworth Collection Classic Evening Airshow – 20th May 2017

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Having taken a break from the evening show format in 2016, in favour of "At Home" days, the Shuttleworth Collection have now brought back these unique events for the 2017 season. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/35363849142/in/dateposted-public/ Unlike previous incarnations, the events are now largely collection or Old Warden based aircraft central, given a chance for some of the lesser-seen … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Classic Evening Airshow – 20th May 2017