In the first few weeks of this series I focused on particular routines or roles in the Flying Legends displays over the years and how they have evolved and change over the shows 20 plus year history. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/49817100097/in/dateposted/ Today I wanted to focus on one airframe that has been hugley important not only to Flying … Continue reading Lockdown Legends Week 4 – Thunderbolt G-THUN
This week looks at another Legends tradition that goes right back to the start. Back at the first Flying Legends in 1994 when Ray Hanna and Stephen Grey put on a thrilling pairs display in the Hawker Fury (example in a similar scheme pictured below) and Grumman Bearcat. This was dubbed at the time "Ultimate … Continue reading Lockdown Legends Week 2 – “Ultimate Big Pistons”
A long-standing tradition at Duxford shows, particularly Flying Legends has been an "ultimate pistons" segment or similar. This started in the early days of the Fighter Collection's show when Ray Hanna and Stephen Grey used to put on a breathtaking high energy tail-chase sequence in the skies of Duxford. As you'd expect from the people … Continue reading Airshow Moment 2018 7- Legends’ Fury Pair
Undoubtedly a highlight of 2017, the return of the Horsemen aerobatic team after a number of years absence at this years Flying Legends display was a welcome one. Shortly after the team's participation was announced it was confirmed that they would be shipping the newly restored P-51D Mustang "Frenesi" for the occasion. The thought of … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2017 – Berlin Express
Ever since the dramatic events at Culdrose in 2014 which saw Chris Gotke successfully save the Fly Navy Heritage Trust Sea Fury T20 following engine troubles mid display, the UK airshow season has been without one of its greatest sounds, the Bristol Centaurus. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/22823451768/in/album-72157676510805636/ Thankfully this all changed in July this year when North Weald … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2016 – Return of the Centaurus
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