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
Getting stuck in traffic outside an airshow does sometimes have its advantages. Waiting to climb the iconic hilly path up to the legendary aerodrome at La Ferté-Alais, the unmistakable outline of a warbird practicing aerobatics in the local area stood out. As I sat waiting for the traffic to move the silhouette moved into focus … Continue reading Meeting Aerien 2019 – La Ferté-Alais 8th June
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
The familiar melody of the Jurassic park theme tune blasts out over the loudspeakers as a motorglider slowly swoops around the airfield. A diminutive Jodel D9 climbs for height before dropping down into a series of rolls and loops….hang on?! https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/26473185413/in/album-72157666051019644/ That is both the most bizarre and perfect opening to an airshow I think … Continue reading La Ferté-Alais Meeting Aerien 2016 – Main Review
I may have only attended one day of this years La Ferté-Alais show but even that has caused the need for two separate posts. This first post is going to give a brief overview of the morning before the show, the pleasure flying and the excellent flightline walk. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/26802822100/in/album-72157666051019644/ Arriving on the airfield you're instantly … Continue reading La Ferté-Alais Meeting Aerien 2016 – Flightline Walk
