….and another one has left us… 🙁 ;-(
https://www-aerobuzz-fr.translate.goog/culture-aero/bernard-chabbert-no…
https://www-aerovfr-com.translate.goog/2022/12/bernard-chabbert-sen-est…
Over time, he became the owner of various aircraft, from a Piper J-2 to an FK-14B microlight to a rare Lockheed L12 Electra which would star in the film Amelia, about Amelia Earhart. His son Antoine, who became an airline pilot and owner of a PT-17 Stearman, regularly presents the Electra at meetings, the family collection being based in Andernos.
Bernard Chabbert is still the voice that animates, each season, many air shows, from that of La Ferté-Alais, where he has provided commentary since the 1970s to that of Duxford for the Fighter Collection or even the Melun-Villaroche meeting. Recognized character in the aeronautical world, Bernard Chabbert will leave the image of a passionate about the things of the air… He will certainly be missed by the aeronautical cause in the years to come. ♦♦♦
https://www-sudouest-fr.translate.goog/economie/aeronautique/bassin-d-a…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ollpc3mrCEI
Vol du Lockheed Electra en hommage à l’ immense Bernard Chabbert qui nous a quitté le 15 décembre 2022 et qui nous manque déjà, lors du Air Legend en septembre 2022 , son dernier meeting
By: paul1867 - 16th January 2023 at 18:45
Yes sad news and wish him blue skies. Unfortunately, like the others, not suitable for Legends but you have to respect the choice made by the organiser it was his show which, very sadly, now appears lost. I haven’t attended an airshow at Duxford since and have not renewed my IWM membership as they have completely ruined Lambeth, IWM North is total rubbish and have got rid of Legends.
By: bazv - 22nd December 2022 at 08:17
Beware links from new members ?
By: Dokota - 22nd December 2022 at 04:16
French journalist, author, pilot, and THE voice of France’s aerial gatherings. I have researched about this guy before, but the data you provided is in French. I also found several forums with more information about Bernard Chabbert. You can join and discussion: https://vintageaviationecho.com/spitfire-prxi-pl983/ https://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=122706
By: Prop Strike - 19th December 2022 at 12:05
He was a great enthusiast, and put a lot into historic aviation. His occassional ‘unusual’ partisan views were, if nothing else, a good talking point! Legends seems to be in the past now, and Bernard too, but those displays were unmatched, and he added his very own distinctive flavour.
By: dhfan - 18th December 2022 at 09:43
Yet another one with the same views, although my wife liked him.
However, certainly a loss to family and friends, and the French aviation community.
By: Zac Yates - 18th December 2022 at 02:43
I’m afraid I’m in the same camp. But his is nonetheless a sad loss for the community, especially in France.
By: bazv - 17th December 2022 at 22:30
His commentary style was known as ‘Chabbering’ at one time – one of my pet hates is airshow commentators who do not keep quiet during display/flypast.
Like Trumper – not trying to upset anybody – one can only speak as one finds !
By: Stratofreighter - 17th December 2022 at 13:34
https://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=88449
…. I cannot understand the spoken French language very much,
but he sounded a lot better in his “native tongue” when he commented at French airshows
I attended… 🙂
Bernhard’s commentary voice was more powerful and succinct at La Ferte Alais meetings de l’air.
At Flying Legends shows I tended to doze off when he was on the microphone…
Youtube-link with Bernhard describing his beautiful Lockheed 12 Electra Junior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5kAa6dV2ME
Cet avion est une star de cinéma ! Bernard Chabbert nous présente son Lockheed Electra . Aujourd’hui on retrouve Bernard #chabbert , journaliste et écrivain aéronautique, pour qu’il nous parle avec passion de son fabuleux Lockheed 12 A Electra Junior, un avion star à l’histoire captivante !
By: trumper - 17th December 2022 at 13:09
I feel sorry for his family and friends but i have to say he irritated me with his commentary, sorry don’t mean to offend anyone but just my point of view .
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