In the past three years we have seen the world's airworthy Mosquito population rise from none to the stage where we now have two "Wooden Wonders" gracing the skies. It is always fascinating to gain an insight into the restoration, history and operations of rare and important types such as the Mosquito. Up until recently … Continue reading Documentary Review: Gaining Altitude – The Mosquito Reborn
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Shuttleworth Classic Evening Show 20th September 2014
As the season draws to a close there is the usual sense of desperation to see as much flying as you can before everything gets put away for the long winter ahead. Well, there is for me at least. It was said desperation that led to leaving for an airshow 2 hours away, which had … Continue reading Shuttleworth Classic Evening Show 20th September 2014
Airshow Review: Shuttleworth Pageant 7th September – A Masterclass
This would be the first Shuttleworth show of the season for us, due to poor forecasts approaching most of the shows earlier on in the year. It was set to be quite the day, with the return to the skies of the DH88 Comet. (A detailed account of the Comets activities will be posted separately … Continue reading Airshow Review: Shuttleworth Pageant 7th September – A Masterclass