A Vintage Legends

The video linked to here is indeed not Flying Legends in 1993, but the Classic Fighter show that same year — the last in that form. The OFMC held a one-off Classic Jet and Fighter Display at Duxford in 1996.

Thanks for the clarification JMVR.

I did wonder after I posted the link if it was actually the last Classic Fighters show, given that the T-33 was present. 😮

And it looked a bit warm for a May bank holiday!

Cheers

Paul

The video linked to here is indeed not Flying Legends in 1993, but the Classic Fighter show that same year — the last in that form. The OFMC held a one-off Classic Jet and Fighter Display at Duxford in 1996.

I think that 1993 was actually a “Classic fighter” show, “Legends” first year was 1996 ?

Not according to this years programme which had an article on the story of the beginings of Flying Legends.

It says the first ever one was a single day event held on the May Bank holiday.

The first two day event and switch to July was in 1994.

I must admit, I used to think that the first FL was held in 1994, although I suppose that’s true to an extent, as it’s the format that it has stuck too and became known for since then.

Cheers

Paul

Cheers

Paul

I think that 1993 was actually a “Classic fighter” show, “Legends” first year was 1996 ?

The display line and center daytum was moved a few years ago due to aircraft going over the village and safety concerns. I wish they would pull over the interesting visitors, there was some good vintage stuff on the far side this year.

Phill

How it all began!

Duxford Flying Legends Airshow 1993

Cheers

Paul

Thanks very much for posting, the flying was a bit more dynamic and certainly lower back then.
The tail chases now don’t seem as good as the first time i saw one,or maybe it’s a case of over familiarity?

Thanks for posting.Lovely sights and sounds.The whole thing seemed more fun ,less commercialism.A jet took part as well 🙂