Another week of lockdown and this new world gone by and time for another look back at a show many of us would be enjoying this weekend. The annual airshow at La Ferté-Alais near Paris in France is arguably the greatest celebration of flight around the world. The show covers everything from Edwardian pioneer machines … Continue reading Warbird Tails Looking Back – La Ferté-Alais
The central theme for this years airshow at La Ferté-Alais in France was the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1. As part of the comprehensive account of aviation history held each year and the picturesque airfield, there is always a significant WW1 set piece, often making use of a handful of original and replica … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2018 2 – Great War 100 at La Ferté-Alais
When compiling a list of the greatest airshows in the world, I would question anyone that does not place the wonderfully diverse airshow at La Ferté-Alais held each summer. From the earliest designs of the 1900s to some of the most advanced modern fighters, this show had it all. Even more impressively, the 2018 show … Continue reading La Ferté-Alais Meeting Aérien 2018 – 19th & 20th May 2018
So far this year I've put together the histories of all the airworthy Spitfires in the United Kingdom and North America. It only seems fair then to put together the list for the rest of the world, starting closer to home with Europe and ending up In Australia. France: Mk XIX PS890 / F-AZJS Christophe … Continue reading Airworthy Spitfires Of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Others…
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