Airshow Moments 2021 Number 7 – Headcorn Battle Of Britain Finale

The Aero Legends' Headcorn shows have quickly built a reputation over the last few years of offering wonderful set pieces and fantastic collections of Spitfires and Hurricanes. 2021 was no exception. Returning to the June slot following a later season event in 2020 due to the pandemic, the show was expected to boast no fewer … Continue reading Airshow Moments 2021 Number 7 – Headcorn Battle Of Britain Finale

Aero Legends Battle of Britain Airshow 2021

The 2020 airshow at Headcorn held in September was one of the shining lights of what was largely a subdued year for airshows. Despite poor weather a great three days of flying was still delivered and the show had a great atmosphere. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/51348848597/in/photostream/ With a slight return closer to normality the show was able to … Continue reading Aero Legends Battle of Britain Airshow 2021

Lockdown Legends Week 7 – Horsemen

A 'Legends retrospective series would be incomplete without a small tribute to the Horsemen. Now a legendary name in the airshow world themselves the Horsemen team specialise in close formation aerobatics. Starting as a two ship display in the mid 1990s, in more recent years the team regularly display in three aircraft. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/45265210064/in/album-72157673758154607/ The team … Continue reading Lockdown Legends Week 7 – Horsemen

Airworthy Spitfires Of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Others…

So far this year I've put together the histories of all the airworthy Spitfires in the United Kingdom and North America. It only seems fair then to put together the list for the rest of the world, starting closer to home with Europe and ending up In Australia. France: Mk XIX PS890 / F-AZJS  Christophe … Continue reading Airworthy Spitfires Of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Others…