Could it have been Brendan O’Brien? He is UK based but has done such displays see report of one of his in Europe: http://www.airshows.org.uk/2012/airshows/european-airshows-2012-sanicole-sunset-airshow-review.html

Tim

Eric

Yes it was a superb event. Is this also you in the pilot’s seat – well seat is a generous term! I was amazed to see the Grasshopper aero-towed to a fair altitude!

Tim

In answer to the questions about the scheme – it’s not accurate. In particular the “serial” that has been painted on the airframe is actually the c/n. This misunderstanding may originate in the fact that when in use as a target tug in a civilian red scheme, the Germans painted the c/n onto the airframe where the RN serial was once. With their massive knowledge of the type I’m sure the present owners know this but must like the scheme. That they’ve retained the original type of power plant is far more significant and I admire their skill in maintaining it – a wonderful sight, brings back fond memories of this machine at Blackbushe after it was retired as a tug.

Tim

This seaplane landing is bit close for comfort..

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/beachgoers-unmoved-as-seaplane-performs-dramatic-close-up-water-landing-metres-above-their-heads-121432559.html?vp=1#upJ6gSn

Covered back in May 2013 – see post No75

The damaged area appears to be behind / within the area of the prop arc but there are no reports of prop damage so an interesting trajectory?

Sounds like they’d benefit from a bird scaring system like they had at the Vintage Glider Club International Rally at Lasham over the last few days. 😉

Tim

A shame about this after the massive effort the SPT and crew put in, but she still looked stunning today on the apron.

So we all look forward to seeing her moving under her own “steam” in the not too distant future.

Tim

But whether ‘strange’ or not we still have the freedom to express the emotions we feel in the light of an event – and I would not offer support to the ‘thought police’ in whatever guise they may appear.

I agree with you on this point – my remarks were not suggesting censorship of thought, but that consideration be given to the probable context of owners’ decisions and of the positive aspects too!

Tim