That was a real pity – always sad to lose any vintage aircraft and it seems it was damaged beyond repair (thankfully with no fatalities)

One other British design from the past was also present at Reno in the shape of the cockpit section of a DH Heron ex-Hawaiian Air Tour Service –

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Video of WAAAM’s Curtiss Jenny –

The black Vampire was also wearing a strange camo scheme last year – green and silver. It was probably easier to photograph though as my camera was struggling with the glossy black finish!

Mustn’t forget the jets – a few classics on show –

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Originally posted by ozplane
Nothing prepares you for the noise as they come round the pylon on to the finishing straight on the first lap of the Gold Final. One P-51 at full throttle (plus a bit) is great but four or five is absolutely awesome. Throw in a couple of large American radials and it’s aviation nirvana.

It is amazing! A real “Wow” moment! The atmosphere was even more enhanced by having some of the Strega team right behind us!

Originally posted by K5054NZ

Aww, nothing about the first ever New Zealand Unlimited entry, the Yak-3 Full Noise?

Yes, just trying to save the best for last! 😀

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Duck walk video on Youtube –

Wonderful to see the Yak and credit to all involved for taking it across to the States.

Good luck with your plans for next year. I think your wife will love it there – it really is a fantastic atmosphere and the racing is virtually non-stop from early morning (when it can be quite chilly!) to late afternoon. Great fun!

My favourite racer was one of the jets! “Sluggo” the Delfin had a lovely howl every time it passed 🙂

The lovely Avenger in the above shots, Rare Bear and Sea Fury 232 unfortunately didn’t fly over the weekend but it was nice to see them nevertheless.
There was a worry over TFLs P-40 but it was in the air again a short time later.

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