Hood Aerodrome , Masterton , Saturday

The weather forecasters had it wrong , and many missed out on magic because of this , the crowd was really thin , but the airshow was magnificent . The weather was great , warm with little wind , a few clouds , no rain . Where else in the world would you see , an FE2 fly ? Let alone side by side with a BE2C and a BE2f ! These aircraft were just so interesting to see flying , unexpectedly quite , so slow that they seemed to almost have to claw their way through the air . Three replica Fokker Dr1’s were complemented by three even better SE5a’s . There was a Tripehound , Camel , an Albatross DVa , Fokker DVII and an ill running Avro 504 , a delightful Neiuport Bebe . There was even an Ex RAF Harrier pilot who wanted a lifestyle change and was displaying in a Harvard . Paper streamers were cut with Tiger Moths and a Stampe and the Filthy Hun was flour bombed by the same . All in all a wonderful day . To all those involved with organising and running this event thank you so much . You put on a world class act , Old Warden look out , you have competition .