Following on from last years first instalment, which was widely regarded to be one of the highlights of the season the 2017 Fly Navy airshow at the Shuttleworth Collection built on a well earned reputation. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/35698959730/in/dateposted-public/ The show took place on the 4th June and featured a wide range of displays from collection and visiting … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Fly Navy Show – 4th June 2017
Having taken a break from the evening show format in 2016, in favour of "At Home" days, the Shuttleworth Collection have now brought back these unique events for the 2017 season. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/35363849142/in/dateposted-public/ Unlike previous incarnations, the events are now largely collection or Old Warden based aircraft central, given a chance for some of the lesser-seen … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Classic Evening Airshow – 20th May 2017
The Hawker Hurricane is often cited as the unsung hero of the Battle of Britain and undoubtedly played an incredibly important part in Britain’s air defence during the early years of the war. The Hurricane, unlike the Spitfire saw relatively little development in terms of engine and airframe changes throughout the conflict. This didn’t stop … Continue reading Aircraft Profile – Hawker Sea Hurricane
Well, where to start? This is one airshow that will surely go into the history books. From start to finish this one was straight on the “I was there” list. The Shuttleworth collection team proving once again that if you stick to a well crafted theme you will truly have something special. The list of … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Fly Navy Show – 5th June 2016
Vulcan effect or Blenheim effect? That was the question on Sunday 5th July.... The Shuttleworth “Pageant” shows are always flagship events for the collection, this years Military Pageant was no exception. With WW1 as a central theme the airfield looked the part with many Great War vehicles and re-enactors moving around the airfield, this was … Continue reading Shuttleworth Collection Military Pageant – 5th July 2015
100 years ago today the second HMS Ark Royal was commissioned, this ship was special in that it was the first to be designed and built to carry aircraft. During the war it was largely used for seaplane storage rather than actual flight deck operations though it did have a launching station on deck. The … Continue reading 100 Years of the Ark Royal – Royal Navy Aircraft
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