Breighton Saturday

I like the Spitfire and Me-109:D:D

Excellent pics – more Buchon porn! 😀

Fab pics there

James

MH434 headrest

The headrests were associated with the early marks. I would say the majority of flyable Spitfires today do not have one.

I was fortunate enough to be upclose and personal with 434 in the evening of the Sunday Legends display and noticed that the headrest was suffering a bit. The leather sides were a bit tatty exposing the innards. My guess is OFMC have either removed it completely or they are refurbing it.

Excellent photos by the way Gareth, i really must get up there too!

Thanks Gareth – does concentrate the mind getting several tons of aircraft onto 800 metres but the Corsair is first class for the job.
Rgds
Cliff

I’ve noticed that PL965 often flies without one, but can’t think of any others.

The headrests were associated with the early marks. I would say the majority of flyable Spitfires today do not have one.

thanks everyone, missed your landing Saturday I’m afraid Cliff as I was up by the control tower at that point, here it is on Sunday though 🙂 (PM me if you want a high res jpg of it emailing)

Looks a huge aircraft on a small grass field like Breighton, much more impressive than half a mile away at Duxford 😀 Thanks for making the trip up north!

Thanks to all who have posted pictures – as you say a very pleasant airshow in all respects.
I was flying the Corsair and the pictures will provide an excellent record for me. If there are any more of dropping the FG1D over the fence for landing (a time for concentration !) then they would be much appreciated.
Cliff Spink

I have a video clip of you landing on Sunday – I will send you a PM with the url so you can watch it over the ‘net once I have uploaded it.

Thanks for a great display.

Gareth – superb images – looking forward to seeing more.

Who knows. I cant imagine it needing to be serviced much but is it not very comftable flying without it? Has anyone on here ever flown a Spitfire without one? Do you spend much time with your head on it?

I had not actualy noticed it untill you mentioned it was missing and i went back and looked.

I’ve noticed that PL965 often flies without one, but can’t think of any others.

Fantastic pictures. I take my hat off to you (well at least I would if I had one on!)

Btw, is the headrest on 434 being serviced? :p

Who knows. I cant imagine it needing to be serviced much but is it not very comftable flying without it? Has anyone on here ever flown a Spitfire without one? Do you spend much time with your head on it?

I had not actualy noticed it untill you mentioned it was missing and i went back and looked.

Absolutley stunning pictures Gareth. 🙂

Looks like it was a cracking show!

Good to see some visitors from DX in the form of the TFC Corsair & MH434.

Btw, is the headrest on 434 being serviced? :p

Cheers

Paul

Breighton

Thanks to all who have posted pictures – as you say a very pleasant airshow in all respects.
I was flying the Corsair and the pictures will provide an excellent record for me. If there are any more of dropping the FG1D over the fence for landing (a time for concentration !) then they would be much appreciated.
Cliff Spink

Nice shots Gareth

I reckon Janie has green prop tips after that landing 😀

Neal

Nope still yellow… Great pics

Great shots as always Gareth.

Brilliant pictures there of Breighton. likeing the Buchon shots

James

Breighton Pics

Great shots and i agree its a great show “Shuttleworth ” of the North ?? – will try and post one or two of me own later .

Very nice. You’re making me jealous with the Buchon shots! 😀

Nice shots Gareth

I reckon Janie has green prop tips after that landing 😀

Neal

Superb Gareth.

I must get up to Breighton soon.

Septic.