I suspect any replacement will be a more 'generic' style airshow, similar to how they have turned the May show into the Duxford Air Festival.pbeardmore wrote: ↑Tue 25 Aug 2020, 11:21 amThe IWM press realease is 100% spin. If they do run a similar style of show, I cant see them having the same connections and influence regarding getting special guests in in the way that FL has done over the years. "The glory days are over" is a tempting reaction and...actually , I fear it's true. Many of the IWM shows have been bland and FL , at it's peak, had a magic of it's own and , surely, TFC , must take credit for that.
I really do hope that TFC will use their imagination, infrastructure, experience and marketing skill to come up with a new event at another location both to raise funds and keep the magic alive. Bring back The Fighter Meet? Mini-Legends at Old Warden? It's a big ask. Not exactly over burdened with venues.
I get the impression that there is much goodwill towards TFC from airshow fans and I would hope that we would support any new venture they come up with, even though it may not be on the scale of the Duxford events.
"Glory days well they'll pass you by
Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye
Glory days, glory days"
A great shame, and I certainly hope a new replacement venue for Flying Legends is found soon. Wherever it is, I'll be there.