Is that the old Harvard Formation Team Beech 18?

Anyone else going this year?

I’m not expecting much from the weather according to the latest forecasts, and I doubt the weekend’s Microlight Trade Fair will get the weather it deserves either, but here’s hoping!

I notice Dick’s put the prices up too. First time in many years but with the rising cost of fuel, it puts pressure on everyone. I’m using the same tactic as I did for the Shoreham ‘jumble, so I’ll arrive at Popham after a few days at The National Archives – more bang for the fuel buck.

Lots of goodies, thermals, weather proof gear and booze – yep, just about ready for the off.

See y’all down there I hope!

Why’s it called an `aero jumble` ?
Last time I went it seemed to be more car spares, washing machine bits, wooden ducks.

Sounds like a couple of bored alert pilots finally given the chance to `open the taps` and intercept something.
Can’t say I blame them.

…Or of course, there is the Russian way of dealing with these things!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDmdtcyDVlg&feature=related

…The music is a bit annoying but still worth a watch.

Regards;
Steve

That mini-gun-turret thing while looking impressive seems a bit random with it’s rounds. I would have expected a more compact grouping of hits.

Was anything left of the aircraft?
From videos, images I have seen it would appear to have vaporised on impact.
Not much wreckage to be able to examine.