For many years the opening sequence of the Flying Legends show has been the trademark Spitfire tailchase. Typically consisting of 7 or so airframes (though recently as many as 10 or 11) this wonderful mix of Merlin and Griffon engine machines, charting a broad range of the Spitfire lineage. The tailchase typically showcases the Mk … Continue reading ‘Lockdown Legends Week 11 – Spitfires
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Ray Hanna – The “Master”
11 years ago on the 1st of December, the airshow scene lost one of its biggest names and one of its early founders; Ray Hanna: Having learned to fly in his home country of New Zealand, Ray joined 79 Squadron of the RAF flying Meteors. Building from his RAF career, flying many of the early … Continue reading Ray Hanna – The “Master”