Visited Rochester Airport on Saturday afternoon 30th of June, I was treated to a very unexpected (and very welcome) mini air display for free ! The Breitling Wingwalkers gave a stunning display atop their Boeing Steraman aeroplanes, this was quickly followed by an absolutely terrific solo Spitfire display of Historic Flying’s MK9 (MK912), which I believe from their website will shortly move to Canada. The pilot landed and then took a Piper Grasshopper L4 “Little Rock-ette” for some circuits, many of which where within the airfield bounday at very slow speed, quite wonderful. The resident Pilatus P2-05 “Alpine Eagle” did a fast taxi run, this is a lovely aeroplane, the engine cowling was off and the inverted engine made a wonderful noise, I believe that the undercarriage doors are ME109 based, unable to attach a pic for some reason. Rochester is a great place to visit, Medway Aircraft Preservation Society are in residence and are always very welcoming on Wednesday and Sunday mornings. The cafe make a nice cup of tea and bacon butties.
By: Growler - 4th July 2012 at 23:22
Indeed – I’m visiting the hangar a week Saturday (thanks to facebook!), photos to follow.
By: gillman32 - 4th July 2012 at 23:19
Isn’t MK912 based at Biggin Hill now?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Biggin-Hill-Heritage-Hangar-Ltd/189029544538127?ref=tn_tnmn
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By: Roborough - 4th July 2012 at 23:06
Thanks Growler.
Neither the 109 or the Hurricane has been active on the Ontario airshow circuit this year.
Bill
By: Growler - 3rd July 2012 at 07:38
preservedaxisaircraft.com and a quick googling still has it with the Russell collection.
By: Roborough - 3rd July 2012 at 01:28
The Spit is from the now disbanded Ed Russell collection. Anyone know what happened to the Me 109 and the Hurricane 12?
Bill
By: Howard500 - 2nd July 2012 at 21:31
Isn’t MK912 based at Biggin Hill now?
It is indeed you’ve got round the wrong she’s come from Canada.
By: Growler - 2nd July 2012 at 19:27
Isn’t MK912 based at Biggin Hill now?
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