Fantasy Airshow

[bluey1905]

After reading the Mossie thread, I thought it would be interesting to see what aircraft the good folk of PH would love to see back on the airshow circuit.
So, assume there are no restrictions and cost is not an issue, pick the 1 that you would really love to see back in the UK skies.
Mine would be the EE Lightning, the sight and sound of one vertically climbing from takeoff would be spine tingling. It is one off those planes that looks like it would tear your head off and spit in the hole for looking at it the wrong way, so don't mess!
There are so many others I could name, but I think the Lightning is top of my list.
Over to you..........

[bluey1905]

Far Cough said:

concorde and SR71

Definitely agree with both of these, SR71 especially. Also one I have a soft spot for is the Buccaneer, I remember seeing one at Farnborough (I think) many years ago and it's another of those aggressive in your face, hard b*****d planes.

[bluey1905]

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.

[bluey1905]

That's the Viggen out then, shame.

Edited by bluey1905 on Friday 31st October 08:55