The sun finally shone on Old Warden on what will probably go down as the hottest day of 2007.
A very large crowd saw some stunning flying in what can only be described as gusty conditions, (photos can be very misleading).
Highlights for me included a superb Provost duo and the rare chance of seeing the former VAT team Vampire back in the air.
I’m guessing that both the Hind and Hurricane struggled to keep cool in yesterdays tempretures as both displays seemed to be flown at slightly reduced power settings, can anyone clarify this.
A great display on the whole and well worth the gruelling trip around the M25 to get there.
Septic.
By: Manston Airport - 9th August 2007 at 23:24
Some info here
http://www.answers.com/topic/o-1-bird-dog
Just Google ‘Cessna Bird Dog’ and you should get some info and pics.
The port side of the Bird Dog is decorated with FAC (Forward Air Control) mission marks. I don’t believe the aircraft is an actual warbird. I think it is just painted up to represent a South Vietnamese Bird Dog. Basically in Vietnam the rockets on the Bird Dog were used to mark targets for fighter-bombers. The FACs would stay in the area of combat and report on the resulting battle damage etc. Very brave pilots/crews indeed. The VC and NVA put great efforts into downing the various FAC aircraft.
Cool Thank you for the info. Yeah they are some very brave pilots:cool:
James
By: Septic - 9th August 2007 at 22:47
Thanks everyone,
Martin, I will hopefully see you at Eastbourne next week.
Septic.
By: SEMAE - 9th August 2007 at 19:23
Hi Gary
Glad to have met you again on Sunday at Old Warden. Nice pics. The last one is a cracker.
Martin
By: TEEJ - 9th August 2007 at 17:36
Oh 😮 Thats very usefull thank you.Where Cessna Bird Dog used in wars and did they fire rockets?
James
Some info here
http://www.answers.com/topic/o-1-bird-dog
Just Google ‘Cessna Bird Dog’ and you should get some info and pics.
The port side of the Bird Dog is decorated with FAC (Forward Air Control) mission marks. I don’t believe the aircraft is an actual warbird. I think it is just painted up to represent a South Vietnamese Bird Dog. Basically in Vietnam the rockets on the Bird Dog were used to mark targets for fighter-bombers. The FACs would stay in the area of combat and report on the resulting battle damage etc. Very brave pilots/crews indeed. The VC and NVA put great efforts into downing the various FAC aircraft.
By: Global express - 9th August 2007 at 11:43
another superb set of pictures. Nice one Gary!
By: Manston Airport - 7th August 2007 at 22:38
Not USAF. Those are South Vietnamese markings on a Cessna Bird Dog.
Oh 😮 Thats very usefull thank you.Where Cessna Bird Dog used in wars and did they fire rockets?
James
By: TEEJ - 7th August 2007 at 19:21
Brilliant shots there gary. Like Mr T Spitfire shots and the Sea Hurricane. Whats that Aircraft done up in USAF colours with rockets, Pictures 5/6?
James
Not USAF. Those are South Vietnamese markings on a Cessna Bird Dog.
By: Manston Airport - 7th August 2007 at 18:41
Brilliant shots there gary. Like Mr T Spitfire shots and the Sea Hurricane. Whats that Aircraft done up in USAF colours with rockets, Pictures 5/6?
James
By: TEEJ - 7th August 2007 at 16:32
Thanks for the reply. Also thanks to all the staff and volunteers for a great show.
By: svas_volunteer - 7th August 2007 at 15:57
Nice work Gary. Did the Hind clip the tops of the trees as it came into land after it’s display? I was up at the other end at the time, but it did seem to clip the tops. Was this just the downdraught? Anyone confirm?
When I marshalled Chris in after his flight there wasn’t any leaves or wood trailing behind so i’d say just downdraught.
By: TEEJ - 7th August 2007 at 08:49
Nice work Gary. Did the Hind clip the tops of the trees as it came into land after it’s display? I was up at the other end at the time, but it did seem to clip the tops. Was this just the downdraught? Anyone confirm?
By: Septic - 6th August 2007 at 23:08
Thanks Daz,
Always a great day out at OW, especially nice to see the 108 at close quarters, as I’ve always had a soft spot for this ubiquitous film aircraft.
I’m still working through my shots, but here’s a few more.
septic.
By: DazDaMan - 6th August 2007 at 23:03
Excellent work, Gary 🙂
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