As the airshow season moves ever closer I thought it would be a good time to put a photo post together celebrating the Classic Jets that we are still lucky to have gracing the UK Airshow circuit. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/30913612811/in/album-72157676510805636/ 2016 was a difficult year for the whole scene but especially so for classic jet operators, none-the-less, … Continue reading Classic Jet Appreciation – 2017
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Duxford September Airshow 2016 – Meet the Fighters
2016 has been an interesting year for Duxford. Following the events of the 2015 airshow season there was always going to be a strong spotlight shining on a venue which has a road as major as the M11 on the end of the runway. As documented in earlier reviews on this site this spotlight resulted … Continue reading Duxford September Airshow 2016 – Meet the Fighters
Airshow Moments 2015 #15 – Norway’s Classic Jets
This year saw the first full season in a number of years from a Mig 15 in the UK skies. This example came from the Norwegian Air Force Historic Squadron and displayed at a number of events, notably at Eastbourne and Dunsfold. It was great to see this piece of Russian hardware on display in … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2015 #15 – Norway’s Classic Jets
Eastbourne Airbourne 2015 – 16th August
Seaside shows always provide a very different atmosphere to the more common land based events. Being able to watch these displays from the comfort of a beach certainly makes for a relaxed atmosphere, though close viewing of the acts is rarely an option. However I always try and make the effort to attend Eastbourne each … Continue reading Eastbourne Airbourne 2015 – 16th August