Fantasy Airshow
Discussion
Can we please stage the fantasy airs how, at my fantasy airfield, Woughton (nr Swindon).
I was there, I think 89, for a Warbirds display and as it hadn't been touched since WWII , it was very atmospheric. I've also a very hazy memory that this was the last time I saw the Vulcan ... before it re appeared
I was there, I think 89, for a Warbirds display and as it hadn't been touched since WWII , it was very atmospheric. I've also a very hazy memory that this was the last time I saw the Vulcan ... before it re appeared
Two outstanding moments I would love to see reproduced would be a Hawker Hunter, flat stick in a shallow dive , possibly the most hair raising noise of any aircraft.
For the craziest visual treat , lets put the rulebook into orbit and have the Buccaneer commit to a low , low level pass ,painting its belly green,skimming the airfield grass.
Happy Days
I just thought of another one, the Saab Viggen, not sure if any are still airworthy, if not, that's another fantasy display sorted.
This airshow would be something to behold, especially if some of the pilots I used to see at Farnborough were at the controls as well, the displays used to be spectacular to say the least!
As to venue, I would vote for Biggin Hill. It holds a lot of great memories for me, going there for the Air Tattoo, with planes dropping down into the valley at the End of the runway, then suddenly reappearing. I was also there when the Intruder (I think) crashed into the same valley on take off, carrying passengers as well, sad day.
This airshow would be something to behold, especially if some of the pilots I used to see at Farnborough were at the controls as well, the displays used to be spectacular to say the least!
As to venue, I would vote for Biggin Hill. It holds a lot of great memories for me, going there for the Air Tattoo, with planes dropping down into the valley at the End of the runway, then suddenly reappearing. I was also there when the Intruder (I think) crashed into the same valley on take off, carrying passengers as well, sad day.
bluey1905 said:
I just thought of another one, the Saab Viggen, not sure if any are still airworthy, if not, that's another fantasy display sorted.
This airshow would be something to behold, especially if some of the pilots I used to see at Farnborough were at the controls as well, the displays used to be spectacular to say the least!
As to venue, I would vote for Biggin Hill. It holds a lot of great memories for me, going there for the Air Tattoo, with planes dropping down into the valley at the End of the runway, then suddenly reappearing. I was also there when the Intruder (I think) crashed into the same valley on take off, carrying passengers as well, sad day.
There is a Viggen currently displaying. It has appeared at a few UK airshows in recent years.This airshow would be something to behold, especially if some of the pilots I used to see at Farnborough were at the controls as well, the displays used to be spectacular to say the least!
As to venue, I would vote for Biggin Hill. It holds a lot of great memories for me, going there for the Air Tattoo, with planes dropping down into the valley at the End of the runway, then suddenly reappearing. I was also there when the Intruder (I think) crashed into the same valley on take off, carrying passengers as well, sad day.
The Air Tattoo was never held at Biggin Hill. The airshow there was usually referred to as the Biggin Hill Air Fair.
The aircraft that crashed there in 1980 was a Douglas A-26 Invader.
This one actually (photographed by me at Duxford in 1978) -
Edited by Eric Mc on Friday 31st October 08:40
I can't believe that nobody's mentioned the Messerschmitt Me-163B Komet. That would be even better to watch taking off than a Lightning. There is a flying replica in Germany, which has two distinct improvements over the original:-
1. It's an unpowered glider
2. It has a proper mainwheel undercarriage
This means the pilot is a whole lot more likely to be able to walk away from a landing.
Also:
FW-190
DH Sea Hornet
Bristol Brigand
1. It's an unpowered glider
2. It has a proper mainwheel undercarriage
This means the pilot is a whole lot more likely to be able to walk away from a landing.
Also:
FW-190
DH Sea Hornet
Bristol Brigand
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