Spring Show

[classicaviation]

So the list has been announced for May 1st. Most of the usuals are there, subject to weather etc, with the addition of BBMF Dakota Flypast, F86A Sabre, An2, Yak Display Team and the eagerly awaited debut Po2! Should be a great little show to start the year!

[st24]

For the lazy amongst us (like me )..

PROVISIONAL AIR SHOW CONTENT - Subject to weather, availability and serviceabilty.
Miles Magister (Pair)
DH82a Tiger Moth
de Haviland Chipmunk
Hawker Tomtit
Avro Tutor
Douglas Dakota from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Flypast only)
Sopwith Pup
Sopwith Triplane
Comper Swift
Desoutter
de Havilland DH60 Moth
Bristol F2b Fighter
Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a
Antonov AN2
The Yakolevs Aerobatic Display Team
Polikarpov PO2 (First ever UK public display)
North American Sabre
Percival Piston Provost
Gloster Gladiator
Hawker Hind
Westland Lysander
Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk1b
Vintage Glider Pair
Bleriot
Bristol Boxkite
Avro Triplane
Deperdussin
Blackburn Monoplane

[capercaillie]

Desoutter - yes

[classicaviation]

Yeah I was going to provide the list but posted from my phone! I'm just as lazy

[RodMcKenzie]

It's a good-looking list (PO-2 & the return of the Desoutter are definitely tasty), but given recent editions, I rather expect it to be decimated by the weather. Frankly, I'll be happy if we can avoid last year's sub-Arctic wind chill

[Jimbo27]

Looks nice. The PO2 is the obvious highlight, but we don't see an AN2 there that often, there was one in a couple of years ago but it didn't display. Also, the BBMF Dak in her new livery, plus the Sabre. Just need some nice weather...

[classicaviation]

Think there were only a handful of us not in out cars by the end of it last year!

[Seamus]

Nice list, though wouldn't have minded a Spitfire and/or Mustang in there. Sabre and Polikarpov will be my highlights- very keen to shoot the former at OW especially.

Should be a cracking start to the season

[krustydave]

I'm looking forward to this one, not seen the sabre in the flesh yet,
I think It should be a good first airshow to go to with the new camera.
Also the gardens and the birds keep the missus happy!

[RodMcKenzie]

Also the gardens and the birds keep the missus happy!

Ditto. Though if you can tear yourself away from the aircraft, the Bird of Prey Centre is highly recommended

[jimbob1194]

If the weather is good, then its a go! Looking forward to it!

James

[BEX]

... and no-one mentions the Comper Swift. Haven't seen one fly since the late 1970s..

BEX

[NeilH68]

Looking forward to this show, hoping to be helping this time round as well...waiting for confirmation!

[RodMcKenzie]

... and no-one mentions the Comper Swift.

The Swift is, of course, awesome - but if I had to list all the awesome aircraft to be found at OW, we'd be here all day! FWIW my personal favourite has always been the Parnall Elf, sadly not currently flying...

[Rob Leigh]

... and no-one mentions the Comper Swift. Haven't seen one fly since the late 1970s..

BEX

You're in for a treat then. The Swift looked lovely during Training Week.


Shuttleworth Collection Comper Swift by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr


Shuttleworth Collection Comper Swift by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr

[st24]

... and no-one mentions the Comper Swift. Haven't seen one fly since the late 1970s..

BEX

You're in for a treat then. The Swift looked lovely during Training Week.

Nice pics Rob, but I'd be hard pressed to ever call a Comper Swift "lovely"...

[BEX]

Nice pics Rob, but I'd be hard pressed to ever call a Comper Swift "lovely"

Yes, two very nice pictures, thanks Rob. I have no qualms calling the Swift "lovely" though.... cos I think it is (each to his own etc etc)

I shall be there on Sunday

BEX

[Nivvy]

Hi all

I will be going this sunday my first time at old warden any tips for the day on what to see and do etc?

weathers looking good so far from what i saw on the bbc weather

[Rick]

Hi all

I will be going this sunday my first time at old warden any tips for the day on what to see and do etc?

weathers looking good so far from what i saw on the bbc weather

Get there early and soak up the castor oil atomsphere

[Nivvy]

Hi all

I will be going this sunday my first time at old warden any tips for the day on what to see and do etc?

weathers looking good so far from what i saw on the bbc weather

Get there early and soak up the castor oil atomsphere

how early are we talking?

[Rick]

Hi all

I will be going this sunday my first time at old warden any tips for the day on what to see and do etc?

weathers looking good so far from what i saw on the bbc weather

Get there early and soak up the castor oil atomsphere

how early are we talking?

Normally get there about 11am have a wander around the hangers, grab a bite to eat then settle down for the show.
If you wanted to have a look at the birds of prey or the swiss gardens (inc in ticket price I believe) as well you should get there earlier.

Could be a a good attendance with the Polikarpov making it's debut.

Cheers

Rick

[Nivvy]

Hi all

I will be going this sunday my first time at old warden any tips for the day on what to see and do etc?

weathers looking good so far from what i saw on the bbc weather

Get there early and soak up the castor oil atomsphere

how early are we talking?

Normally get there about 11am have a wander around the hangers, grab a bite to eat then settle down for the show.
If you wanted to have a look at the birds of prey or the swiss gardens (inc in ticket price I believe) as well you should get there earlier.

Could be a a good attendance with the Polikarpov making it's debut.

Cheers

Rick

Cheers for info i may get there before 11am as i just noticed the gardens and bird of prey centre is included in the tickets do you know if you have acess to the car after being parked up? as im not a fan of carry alot of gear around

[Rick]

Hi all

I will be going this sunday my first time at old warden any tips for the day on what to see and do etc?

weathers looking good so far from what i saw on the bbc weather

Get there early and soak up the castor oil atomsphere

how early are we talking?

Normally get there about 11am have a wander around the hangers, grab a bite to eat then settle down for the show.
If you wanted to have a look at the birds of prey or the swiss gardens (inc in ticket price I believe) as well you should get there earlier.

Could be a a good attendance with the Polikarpov making it's debut.

Cheers

Rick

Cheers for info i may get there before 11am as i just noticed the gardens and bird of prey centre is included in the tickets do you know if you have acess to the car after being parked up? as im not a fan of carry alot of gear around

You can get back to the car yes
Have good day, hopefully the the weather will play ball.

Cheers

Rick

[Saracen]

Hi all

I will be going this sunday my first time at old warden any tips for the day on what to see and do etc?

weathers looking good so far from what i saw on the bbc weather

I can recommend the flightline walk only £5 to go airside and photograph up close you never know you might even get taken round by me......

[Rob Leigh]

In the photo below, the Swiss Garden and BoP Centre are behind the hangars so you'll see that everything's close at hand.


Old Warden Aerodrome by shuttleworthpix, on Flickr