Well, the weather Gods smiled on Yeovilton yesterday for the Fly Navy Heritage Trust Charity Flying Day. And what a day! Where else could you see a line-up of TWO Seafire F.17s, TWO Sea Fury FB.11s, TWO Sea Hawk FGA.6s and a Corsair? Mouth-watering!
On behalf of RNHF a very big thankyou must go to all who supported this event, be they the members of the public who bought tickets, those who helped to organise the day, the “catering corps”, the volunteer “strappers in” and, of course, the pilots who very generously gave of their time and aeroplanes to give pleasure flights. Especially big thanks must go to the crew of the superb Broussard who were by far the most popular mode of transport for the day – thanks Martin and Nigel for the quick trip round the circuit! 🙂
Herewith a selection from the day.
By: Mark V - 30th September 2006 at 01:13
Thanks Lee!
By: RobAnt - 28th September 2006 at 21:45
If we’re discussing lexicography, then the words “Sick” & “Parrot” are entering my vocabulary right this minute.
Oh and “Green” and “Envy”.
Cool shots – and what did I get on my birthday? – A watch. Not that I’m complaining considering it’s source, but a trip in one of those birds would have been just as welcome.
By: Lee Howard - 28th September 2006 at 21:35
This do ya?
By: Mark V - 28th September 2006 at 21:18
Surely there must be photos of the two Seafires side by side?
By: taylorman - 28th September 2006 at 20:36
Very very nice pics!
Especially the Corsair shots 😉 😀
By: SEMAE - 27th September 2006 at 23:07
Very nice images Lee. I think the first one is my favourite followed by the 7th.
By: Lee Howard - 27th September 2006 at 21:46
Did they fold the wings of 336 too?
Unfortunately not this time.
By: Mark V - 26th September 2006 at 14:38
Great shots Lee, the Extra Dark Sea Grey on SX336 looks the correct shade for once – do you have any more of the two Seafires together. Did they fold the wings of 336 too?
By: T6flyer - 25th September 2006 at 13:29
I could hardly say that, now could I?! Pot, black, kettle comes to mind! 😀
In a recent shot of me in the back of a Auster 9, I look like the Hood in Thunderbirds. Least in this new photo there is something better looking in the background to take your eyes off the sun glaring off my bonce!
Thanks again for your help on Saturday, I really enjoyed myself, but am now suffering from a bout of ‘Broussard Knee’ from jumping in and out all day long. (Not that I’m really complaining of course….. :)).
Martin
By: Lee Howard - 25th September 2006 at 13:17
Perhaps Egghead is a little too cruel.
I could hardly say that, now could I?! Pot, black, kettle comes to mind! 😀
By: T6flyer - 25th September 2006 at 13:01
A good egg!
Have milk crate, will travel… :p
Perhaps Egghead is a bit closer to the real me – I blame my parents!
I saw this rather dubious character climbing in and out of the Broussard all day long!!
Martin
By: andrewman - 25th September 2006 at 11:20
Your last photo is totally stunning Lee 🙂
By: DazDaMan - 25th September 2006 at 09:50
Great shots – also love the line-up shot 🙂
By: 92fis - 25th September 2006 at 09:06
Great pic’s.
By: ALBERT ROSS - 24th September 2006 at 23:15
Oh no!!! 😮 😮 Do you honestly mean to say the FAA Museum pulled their Sea Fury, Seafire and Sea Hawk outside in the sun and I missed it??? Why couldn’t they do this on Air Day :confused:
By: Manston Airport - 24th September 2006 at 23:06
Just brilliant Lee great shots off RN aircraft.
James
By: darrenharbar - 24th September 2006 at 14:14
Simply brilliant Lee. What a great line up.
By: Lee Howard - 24th September 2006 at 13:14
But who’s this good looking chap ? :diablo:
A good egg!
Have milk crate, will travel… :p
By: Dave T - 24th September 2006 at 11:38
Cracking photo’s as ever. Love that line up shot 😀
But who’s this good looking chap ? :diablo:
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