Lockdown ‘Legends Week 10 – Flying Bulls

June 7, 2020Leave a comment

A more recent tradition at Flying Legends has been the inclusion of the impressive fleet of warbirds operated by Red Bull known as The Flying Bulls. Up until 2011 these collection of beautifully maintained warbirds had not ventured across the channel. https://warbirdtails.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/p1360287.jpg 2011 saw the Flying Bulls 'Legends collection start, with their P-38 Lightning. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/44984679005/in/album-72157702137798501/ … Continue reading Lockdown ‘Legends Week 10 – Flying Bulls

An unexpected RAF100 Star? – Flying Bulls Bristol Sycamore

August 17, 2018Leave a comment

If you'd told me six months ago I would be driving three hours across the country for my first trip to the Cosford airshow looking forward to seeing a helicopter above almost everything else on the incredible flying programme, I'd have probably laughed to say the least! https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/29160687727/in/dateposted-public/ Well, there I was, there were plenty of other … Continue reading An unexpected RAF100 Star? – Flying Bulls Bristol Sycamore

Farnborough International Airshow 2018

August 12, 2018Leave a comment

Out of all the famous names and places when it comes to airshows in not just the UK, but the entire world, there are few more notable than Farnborough. This Hampshire airport was once the centre of the UK aviation industry and has held a bi-annual trade show for 70 years. The public shows have … Continue reading Farnborough International Airshow 2018

Flying Legends 2015

July 16, 2015July 16, 20151 Comment

The second weekend in July has cemented itself over the years as an incredibly special time of year for historic aviation enthusiasts. It is around this time each year that Duxford in Cambridgeshire begins welcoming all manner of aeroplanes and pilots from all over the world. Together they form what has to be the greatest … Continue reading Flying Legends 2015

P-38 Lightning: The “Fork Tailed Devil’s” Birthday

January 31, 2015February 4, 2015Leave a comment

Keeping in with previous first flight anniversary posts, this week takes a look at the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, which first flew on the 27th January 1939. Early Design: At first glance its hard to believe that this design, from the legendary hands of Lockheed's Kelly Johnson, is now 76 years old. The P-38 is one … Continue reading P-38 Lightning: The “Fork Tailed Devil’s” Birthday

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