What a wonderful cockpit, looks like it’s brand new fresh out the factory

I initially thought it disjointed, as I didn’t initially figure the timelines, and the scene sequences

1 hour…..in the life of the Spitfire pilots
1 day……in the life of the man in the small boat
1 week….in the life of the soldier trying to get off the beach

My comment was more based no their datum being offset and towards the tank end, which is understandable being further from the motorway, so it was like watching a display when you can’t get anywhere near crowd centre, so the opposition passes and fan outs just didn’t look right.
If you think a normal display has an A axis running side to side and a B axis running perpendicular, then the display view appeared almost half way between A and B axis, so watching from 45 degrees to the side.

Trumper is correct, someone had not read their NOTAMs!

The Reds had an offset datum at Flying Legends and looked the poorer show for it.

Thoroughly enjoyed a week at RIAT with some noteable planes in static and flying.
The Reds were back to being on top form, and the visiting Thunderbirds had some tight formations.
Good to see the Flanker back in action and a suprise visit of a B2 stealth bomber

Not a big fan of smoke on war birds, but a great display and love the idle sound of those engines.

Thanks for posting

Been to many an airshow, but my first visit to Old Warden and I really enjoyed the intimate atmosphere and what great flying.

Really good to see other types flown than I normally see on the circuit at other airshows, and a crowd with a good mix of anorak types and Sunday day trippers…never seen so many picnic tables laid out.

All in all a very enjoyable day :eagerness:

Just out of interest, for the worn paint look, did you rub off the paint back to a silver base, or paint some silver on top?

My comments was not that the Hunter could have performed all maneuvers within the confines of the airfield, but that the loop had it been successful would have been almost wholly outside the airfield.

Indeed, the fact that the crash occurred after some time in a mushed stalled state and the bottom of the loop would have extended the flight path which I am sure is what the pilot was doing his utmost to do to avoid the road and any public.

I agree with the limited free space at Shoreham, but it did provide a very picturesque setting. I understand the reds didn’t fly at Shoreham due to the surrounding nature of the land, but the RAF attended in some force including the BBMF, and I am sure they must all do a risk assessment.

With the exception of the Hurricane, all other incidents including a glider stalling and crashing on the runway, could have occurred at any other venue, so not sure why this is pertinent to Shoreham apart from highlight the fact that airshows do contain risk.

Even “safer” seaside venues like Eastbourne have aircraft approaching directly towards the town at high speed, so there is risk should something unforeseen occur.