Duxford Spring Airshow 17-05-2009

Hi
Despite the windy conditions that resulted in a clutch of aircraft not being able to display, it still felt like a full show.

I have not seen a B25 go so fast downwind in a long time and judging by the maneuvering it seemed that the windy conditions were being taken to its full advantage. I also thought it made a very nice change to include non standard display aircraft in the flying display. I thought the Islanders and the RJ showed themselves very well with proper display like passes.

I also liked the RAF VC10. When it spooled up its engines on the last flyby , just for a moment , I thought it was about to climb away in an old style Vulcan climb out but that was not to be. These aircraft are getting on a bit in life so there is a need to be gentle with them.

I was also impressed by the two Chipmunks approaching to land in good formation from the North East.

Generally I would like to give my full appreciation for the impressive displays to all those involved despite the high winds.
Crowd levels at the Eastern end were rather low but I am sure had it have been a nice sunny day, Duxford Airfield would have had a far bigger number of punters.

I also found conditions for photography to be challenging.

Any comments are welcome, good or bad though preferably constructive.

Thanks

Martin