Blackbushe 80th Anniversary Fly In - more added

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Just a few of my favourites from Saturday's event. I know it wasn't an airshow, so if mods want to move the thread to a more appropriate section, please do so.
ImageDe Havilland DH-89A Dragon Rapide G-AHAG by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImagePorterfield CP-50 Collegiate G-AFZL by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImagePiper J3-C-65 Cub 31145 /G-26/ G-BBLH by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImageAuster Arrow G-BEAH by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImagePercival Proctor V G-AKIU by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImageAvro Anson T21 WD413 / G-VROE by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

The immaculate and beautiful Dragonfly.
ImageDe Havilland DH-90A Dragonfly G-AEDU by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImageYak 52 White 33 / G-YAKH by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImagePiper L-21B-135 Super Cub 26359 / G-BNXM by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

There are a few more here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/148629640 ... 0299745719

Thanks for looking.

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Is the Anson in a genuine scheme; doesn’t look right?
Blackbushe in the mid 60s was my first airshow so these brought back some good memories. Thanks.
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I agree with you about the Anson but unfortunately have no idea whether it's a genuine scheme.

I'm glad it brought back good memories! These shots are a bit selective as I am more interested in the vintage rather than the modern stuff of which there was plenty!

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iainpeden wrote:
Mon 13 Jun 2022, 7:26 am
Is the Anson in a genuine scheme; doesn’t look right?
Blackbushe in the mid 60s was my first airshow so these brought back some good memories. Thanks.
I don't think it is genuine, I'm pretty sure Ansons weren't involved with D-Day. Plus stripes are too narrow and the numbers too big. I'm not even sure about plain green either, though others will be far more knowledgeable than me.

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iainpeden wrote:
Mon 13 Jun 2022, 7:26 am
Is the Anson in a genuine scheme; doesn’t look right?
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Nice shots Andy.

Anson is hideous at present. Any of the Nanchang?
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Thanks Paul. Agreed, the Anson is hideous and according to G-INFO wasn't built til 1950!

So far as the Nanchang is concerned, you only have to ask!! Unfortunately, it wasn't parked in a good position to photograph so this is the best I could manage.
ImageNanchang CJ-6 CT130 / G-CJSA by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

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As there aren't any other posts from this enjoyable event, here are a few more.
ImagePiper PA-22 Colt G-ARKK by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImageBell 206 G-BYBI by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImagePitts S-1 Special G-MAXG by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImagePercival Proctor V G-AKIU by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

Image_L3A2188 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImageDe Havilland DH-87B Hornet G-AHBL by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImageBeagle Airedale G-ARNP by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

ImageDe Havilland DH-85 Leopard Moth G-ACMA by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr

Many thanks to the organisers too.

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A nice range of attendees, particularly the DH types. Even the weather appears to have co-operated.
As I have previously mentioned on your Flickr page, that DH ‘fly is a gorgeous aircraft.
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Thanks George - the Dragonfly together with a bit of sun looks outstanding.

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Did G-BASN make it? She was new at the Biggin Hill School of Aviation when I had a part time job there in the 70's

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Seafurysmith wrote:
Tue 14 Jun 2022, 7:38 am
Did G-BASN make it? She was new at the Biggin Hill School of Aviation when I had a part time job there in the 70's
I don't think so - or at least I haven't got a photo. It may have been parked up and obscured by other aircraft.

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Nice set, glad you enjoyed the event. We had almost all positive feedback, could have done with some more catering. We lost the JP to a flat tyre, Yak 3 to a mag issue and a few of the vintage types didn't like the wind. We came up with a list of aircraft to invite with the emphasis on classin British types and former resident aircrft and it mostly paid off. I have a load of airside photos that I need to go through when I have time.

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Thanks Rob.

TBH I also had issues with the catering and I was asked if I’d like to speak to the manager which I did. In short he told me it was my fault for joining the queue when no one had told me to! I told him that when he stopped to think about what he’d just said he would realise just how ridiculous that was. I gave up on the burgers and bought a sandwich instead. Shortly after he was walking along the queue explaining that you needed the bit of paper with the order before joining the queue. I wonder where he got that idea from!!

Nonetheless I did enjoy the day and my thanks to the organisers and volunteers that made it happen. It was also good to have a brief chat with you.

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capercaillie wrote:
Mon 13 Jun 2022, 11:33 am
Nice shots Andy.

Anson is hideous at present. Any of the Nanchang?
Agree, whatever possessed the owners to repaint only one of two rare airworthy Ansons in Europe into that bizarre fictitious scheme? If it was for a film and the film-company paid for it, they could be forgiven. Does anyone know as then it was with Classic Flight at Coventry it wore authentic RAF schemes?
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