The Percival Provost (commonly known as “Piston Provost” thanks to its well known jet powered development) first flew in February 1950 and was designed as a training aircraft for the Royal Air Force. The Provost featured all metal construction and a tailwheel configuration. A notable change from the iconic trainers of the interwar and war … Continue reading In Profile: The Percival Piston Provost
The September Wing & Wheels show at Old Warden saw an incredible pairs demonstration from the Shuttleworth Collection Mew Gull and David Beale's replica example. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/30303752636/in/album-72157675137832496/ In the hands of Jean Munn and Stu Goldspink these two classic racers were thrown around the Old Warden sky in incredible style. Low level high speed tailchases and … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2016 – Shuttleworth Mew Gull Pair
Taking over the traditional early September slot from the Shuttleworth Pageant (I hope this tradition of getting all the collection's airworthy aircraft in the sky returns in 2017) was the Wings and Wheels show. This theme saw extended vehicle displays taking place ahead of the flying allowing collection and visiting vehicles to perform. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/30252857031/in/dateposted-public/ Flying-wise … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Wings & Wheels show 2016
Every now and again a small and relatively unknown aircraft can be chosen for an extraordinary role and as such become something of a legend all of itself. Thats certainly the case with today's subject: Following on from their success with the 1932 Gull, Percival wanted to make further advances into the air racing arena. … Continue reading A Pair of Percivals
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