Brunty CWJ 27th May 18

[CameronSys]

With a high number of cars being parked on the eastern end of the runway, this Cold War Jets Open Day took place on the western end - allowing for different photographic oppurtunities, and a decluttered background. Despite the forecast of heavy thunderstorms all day, the dedicated teams keeping the jets going continued with the event, and it ended up being sunny for most of the day too! A fantastic day.

Firstly, some morning static aircraft:
1. Sea Vixen '121' by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

2. Handley Page Victor XL715 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

3. Cold War lineup by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

The VC-10 started the show and was impressive to see and hear up close, especially while returning to parking
4. Vickers VC-10 ZD241 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

5. Vickers VC-10 ZD241 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

6. Vickers VC-10 ZD241 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

The Delfin and Iskra followed, putting on two very spritely taxy runs
7. Aero L-29 Delfin 66654 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

8. Aero L-29 Delfin 66654 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

9. TS-11 Iskra 1018 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

The Buccaneer Aviation Group were next to take to the runway, and showed the unique looking-aircraft perfectly
10. Blackburn Buccaneer XX900 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

11. Blackburn Buccaneer XX900 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

12. Blackburn Buccaneer XX894 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

The Hunter GA.11 fired two cartridges in attempts to start, however didnt manage to, so was towed back
13. Hawker Hunter GA.11 WT806 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

It was good to see the DH Comet back in action after some time out of taxying
14. De Havilland Comet G-CPDA by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

The Canberra ran flawlessly, getting nice and close on the slow taxy runs
15. English Electric Canberra WT333 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

16. English Electric Canberra WT333 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

After the failed GA.11 run, there was still a fast-taxying Hunter showing, in the form of the T7
17. Hawker Hunter T.7 XL565 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

18. Hawker Hunter T.7 XL565 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

With some time on type, I've got a fondness for JPs, so it was fantastic to see the pair of Mk.3 and Mk.5 taxying together
19. BAC Jet Provost T.3 XM365 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

20. BAC Jet Provost T.5 XW290 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

The Lightning Preservation Group brought the noise with XS904
21. English Electric Lightning XS904 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

22. English Electric Lightning XS904 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

23. English Electric Lightning XS904 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

And finally, after a short and sharp shower, the Victor did its bit for the upkeep of the trees along the runway.. and then went for a high power taxy
24. Hawker Siddely Victor XM175 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

Cheers to all involved for a great event!
Cameron

[Burleysway]

Great selection.

Looking forward to August’s event already.

[Georgeconna]

Looked liek a fab day out. Pity about the Blue yokes in the Background.

[Webby74]

Looks like a good event, may have to go to the next one. Great set, thanks for sharing

[tuska2]

Great set, that end of the runway is a great improvement as a photographic background to the usual location! do you think that is likely to be the new location for the next event?

[Burleysway]

Great set, that end of the runway is a great improvement as a photographic background to the usual location! do you think that is likely to be the new location for the next event?

Yes it is.

[tuska2]

Thanks Burleysway, I'll be going then!

[Stu]

Really nice selection of shots