Re: We don’t know what we’ve got…
Firstly, can I say a big thank you to everyone for the fantastic photo’s on this thread. Memories which had long since faded are brought back to life as freshly as if it were yesterday. Please keep them coming.
Originally posted by Chris Broad
…till it’s gone.
It’s upsetting to look back at aircraft, pilots and airfields that are no longer with us…
I was browsing through some of my parents old photo albums when i came across a collection of photos from some of the 80’s warbird shows. Duxford, Biggin Hill, North Weald and primarily, the Great Warbirds Air Display at West Malling (now Kings Hill 😡 ).
The latter was our local show which we attend every year without fail from start to finish.
I started to get very sentimental and decided to scan them all, so i have copies on my PC to look at whenever I want.
I thought i’d share some of them with you guys to see what you think, maybe they’ll stir some memories up – i’d love to hear some of your personal recollections of those fantastic shows!
Beware, they are not DamienB/Manonthefence masterpieces, but i think they’re ok ;).
Spitfire NH749
I don’t think it’s upsetting at all. Of course we feel a certain sadness for those that have gone, both the men and the machines, but for myself, I think of them fondly. I’ve said before these are the men and machines that gave wings to our dreams. We owe them a debt, and that debt is not our grief or our mourning, but rather our joy at what they gave us. It is sad that so many have lost their lives display flying but they died doing something that they loved. And they have left us, the majority of whom never met them, with these endearing and enduring images and memories which we will all treasure forever.
Regards,
kev35
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