I made the short trip to North Weald for the fly in. There were a few attendees of note, but the anticipated Harvards, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the type didn't materialise. Only "Wacky Rabbit" was there offering flights for some £300-400 for 20 or 30 mins - and it was on the ground the whole time I was there.
Good to see the Skymaster - they are trying to raise money to preserve it but I don't know how much success they're having.
_T9A8532 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
On of the based JPs
_T9A8544 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
...and another
564A0783 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
Off on a shout?
_T9A8628 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
A rather nice Jungmann - one of the more interesting visitors.
_T9A8562 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
I took the opportunity to get a shot or two of PT going into the office for the day!
_T9A8602 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
...and going off to work.
564A0834 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
564A0839 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
Probably the most interesting arrival - this PZL built Yak-12M
_T9A8581 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
564A0907 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
The rather nice Navion
564A0868 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
This is a bit of a rarity - a Porterfield Collegiate - no, I'd never heard of it either! The only example in the UK and one of some 40 survivors of the 400 built.
564A0915 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
The commentator said there was something of note about this Zenair - but know not what!
564A0807 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
And finally this Aircoupe - pretty, but slightly strange looking!
564A0952 by Andrew Shaw[/url], on Flickr
All in all an enjoyable and relaxed day at an historic airfield in the (very) bright sunshine.
Andy
Air Britain Fly In - 30 June 2018
Re: Air Britain Fly In - 30 June 2018
Yes a most enjoyable day in bright sunshine mitigated by a strongish wind. Unfortunately the wind was blowing across the runway which I'm sure had an affect on the visitor numbers. It also made for some interesting landings!
The AB tent had the usual book sales and I bought three Putnams, in immaculate condition, for £10!
A good day out
The AB tent had the usual book sales and I bought three Putnams, in immaculate condition, for £10!
A good day out