Hallo…

I’m coming to this thread a bit late. Here’s 2 of mine…

1) ‘Shuttleworth’s Collection’ – Acrylic on Canvas Board 22 x 28.

Bedfordshire squire, Richard Shuttleworth aloft in his first aircraft (DH.60X Moth – G-EBWD) over Old Warden in the mid-30’s. On the ground are some of his earliest aqcuistions. The Bleriot, Deperdussin and Sopwith Pup.

The aerodrome (now an exhibit in itself) is represented as accurately as possible from period photograph’s found in Kevin Desmond’s book.

2) ‘The Shar’ – Acrylic on Canvas Board 22 x 28.

In the words of former BAe Chief Test Pilot, John Farley, “XV405 was no ordinary Sea Harrier. It was the first to fly, the first one to be displayed in public, the first one up the ski-jump, the first one fully equipped to fire Sea Eagle and the first one to be shot down over the Falklands”.

Known as ‘The Shar’ it is seen here, flown by John Farley, over the BAe test airfield at Dunsfold Surrey, England in August 1979.

Out – Roxeth.

Neil Williams – ‘Airborne’ and ‘Aerobatics’.

Bought both at the Shuttleworth shop in 1977. Have since read and re-read many times. Pocket money well spent!

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Very nice shots…

Especially like the Sea Hurricane and the moonlit Edwardians.

Looks like a splendid evening was had by all.

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I have to agree with Moggy C.

John Blake’s commentaries are a delight. The Brian Johnston (Test Match Special) of Airshow commentary. I remember him entertaining the crowd for hours (with virtually no flying to speak of) at an almost totally washed out Biggin Hill circa 1979… Hope you are doing well John!

I must also mention Roger Hoefling (from the early days at Old Warden) and (as someone else mentioned) David Ogilvy.

At a recent Shuttleworth Flying Evening, the commentary was shared by two of the pilots, Trevor Roche and George Ellis. Excellent they were too!

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Alan Pollock also describes the Tower Bridge flight (and the reasons behind it) in an interview on the ‘Kemble – Hunter 50th Anniversary’ DVD/Video.

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I SAY! Splendid pictures…

They have a distinctly eerie, other worldly atmosphere to them.

I especially like the one of the DH.88 Comet.

Good work sir!

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Can’t speak for World War Two, before my time old boy!

But post-war i would certainly mention Neil Williams, Ray (and Mark) Hanna, Tony Bianchi and Andy Sephton.

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I can only echo the sentiments of all who have gone before…

I have read (and re-read) the classic ‘Wings On My Sleeve’ many times.

Indeed, a very Happy Birthday to you Sir!

Out… Roxeth.