Well rather late but in these Coronavirus lockdown days I thought it may be nice to post some pics from the Chino Airshow from last May.
For all you warbird lovers it is amazing-where else can one see such a variety of warbirds, albeit generally American-4 P-47 Thunderbolts, 2 P-38 Lightnings, 3 P-40 Tomahawks, 3 Sea Fury's, 2 Tigercats, 4 C47 Dakots, 14 P-51 Mustangs (3 were heavily modified racers), 3 T33 Shooting Stars, 2 B25 Mitchells, and loads of others-with the unique Seversky Guardsman and Boeing Pea Shooter. Luckily all in the California sun.
In no particular order-
Chino Airshow Mustangs on the ramp by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino Airshow P-38 Lightning pair by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino Airshow 2019 Grumman Tigercat by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino Airshow 2019-7 by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino Airshow 2019-6 by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino Airshow P-51A Allison engined Mustang by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Skyraider and Avenger by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino airshow Grumman Pair-Wildcat and Hellcat by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino Airshow 3 Curtis Tomahawks and a Supermarine Spitfire by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino Airshow P51 Mustang Air Racer Goldfinger by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino Airshow P51 Mustang Air Racer Voodoo by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow 3 P47 Thunderbolts by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Heritage Flight F16 Fighting Falcon and P47 Thunderbolt Dottie May and Snafu by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow Grumman F7F-3 Tigercats by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Chino-4-2019 Chino Airshow Seversky AT-12 Guardsman and Boeing P-26 Pea Shooter by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow C-47 Dakota's What's up Doc and Willa Dean by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow C47 Dakota D Day Doll dropping parachutists by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow Flug Werke FW-190 by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow Douglas A-26 Invader Sweet Eloise II by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow Douglas SBD Dauntless by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow Hawker Sea Fury Racer Dreadnought by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow Hawker Sea Fury by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
2019 Chino Airshow Consolidated PBY-2G Privateer by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Congratulations if you got this far and Stay Healthy
2019 Chino Airshow-Warbird heaven
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Re: 2019 Chino Airshow-Warbird heaven
Very nice, I went in 2014, a magical place
Re: 2019 Chino Airshow-Warbird heaven
They're a fab collection of images, Peter. One P47 would be amazing to see at an airshow but three, including two razor-backs, would be heaven. How is the light direction at Chino? From what I've seen on SunCalc one is shooting into the sun for most, if not all, of the day. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice set, great one of Goldfinger - that eluded me all weekend!
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Re: 2019 Chino Airshow-Warbird heaven
George-you are correct that photography can be a challenge in that the main runway in use is east-west and spectators are to the north. However most of the warbirds fly a dog leg curved display so in the afternoon (which is when the flying takes place) one can get pretty good pics.
Have PM you as hoping for some insight on Avalon-thanks
Below is a pic of the fourth P-47 Hairless Joe which also flew
2019 Chino Airshow P-47 Hairless Joe by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Have PM you as hoping for some insight on Avalon-thanks
Below is a pic of the fourth P-47 Hairless Joe which also flew
2019 Chino Airshow P-47 Hairless Joe by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
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Re: 2019 Chino Airshow-Warbird heaven
So many treats for UK spotters - the Dauntless and Privateer in particular for me. Great stuff!
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Please stop it right now. This is torture!PeteFenwick wrote:...
Below is a pic of the fourth P-47 Hairless Joe which also flew
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Great shots of an event that I must put on my "list". That Privateer is superb
Many thanks for posting.
Andy
Many thanks for posting.
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Re: 2019 Chino Airshow-Warbird heaven
What a gathering, but that Privateer just stands out head and shoulders. What a machine!
Re: .. Chino Airshow-Warbird heaven ..or Dreamworld !!
- what can one say...multiple examples of many great aircraft, particularly the "two" Tigercats. ( real rarities-), as well as the SBD, the pre-war pair and P51A -probably the nicest looking of the many versions. Good on you for posting- as we're waiting for 2021 now! Ronoz