Another common thread that has been present at many Flying Legends shows over the years has been representation for Russian types. While only one of those visitors actually made the journey from Russia itself, the majority have been visitors from overseas and as such well worth a post in themselves. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/49845557221/in/dateposted/ Yaks of some kind … Continue reading Lockdown Legends Week 5 – Eastern Visitors
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Air Legend 2019 – Melun Villaroche
Just a few months on from my last warbird chasing trip to the continent for the now annual pilgrimage to La Ferté-Alais, it was time to return to France to take in a newcomer on the airshow scene. Located only around 30 minutes to the east of La Ferté (I even stayed in the same … Continue reading Air Legend 2019 – Melun Villaroche
La Ferté-Alais Meeting Aerien 2016 – Main Review
The familiar melody of the Jurassic park theme tune blasts out over the loudspeakers as a motorglider slowly swoops around the airfield. A diminutive Jodel D9 climbs for height before dropping down into a series of rolls and loops….hang on?! https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/26473185413/in/album-72157666051019644/ That is both the most bizarre and perfect opening to an airshow I think … Continue reading La Ferté-Alais Meeting Aerien 2016 – Main Review
Shuttleworth Wings & Wheels Airshow – 2nd August 2015
I’m fast running out of words to describe Old Warden shows this year, so apologies if I repeat myself below….. After a few days of awful weather and a high winds it was a blessing to arrive at a very sunny Old Warden, if still a little windy, on the 2nd August. The turnout was … Continue reading Shuttleworth Wings & Wheels Airshow – 2nd August 2015
Warbird Tails 