Well I guess that proves that the twin Beech is not a quick thing!!

Could have been tri-gear, I didn’t notice a tailwheel, but then, it was quite high when I saw it.

Does anyone wish to share any more info on this one??

Cheers
Willow

P.S. Hope it’s coming back!!

I reckon they should have a PA speaker free end of the flightline, some of us don’t want the commentary & shoddy music as we know what we are lookin at… 🙂

True, but some information is a good thing. For example, I always like to know who’s flying what. Besides, it’s quite fun to hear the infamous ‘know-it-all’ having to eat his words when the comentator proves him wrong.

If they could just keep the volume down, cut out the personal jokes such as all the ‘Sarah – woof’ comments we were all subjected to yesterday, and not waffle so much, that would be fine.

Willow

I just wish the commentators would realise that their incessant chabbering is sometimes too much.
How about a little fermez votre bouche…

Spot on!! This was the only down side to an otherwise excellent day.

Many thanks to all the organisers, air and ground crews who did a fantastic job.
Even though we didn’t get a Gladiator pair at least they made the effort to fly the TFC machine (Sunday) which was much appreciated. So was the thought put into the layout on the ground. The B17s, B25s, A26 and Dak made a great line-up. The guys in period uniforms really added to the feel as well. Great.
Thanks also for dragging out the Spit 18 so we could get photos on the line, even though you knew it wasn’t going to fly:)

As for the flying, I think my favourite was the whole 3 1/2 hours (except the Guinots). The Dragon formation, the Hind + Nimrod, the 2 B17, the Bleriot, and the A26 and B25 all come to mind (although the A26 and B25 really need a special mention for being flown like fighters!). These are just the ones that stood out, all the flying was really top-class.

Other than the wall of windbreaks which had appeared by 830am (they really should be banned – maybe the could concrete the first 10ft back from the barriers to stop this sort of thing?) and which is beyond anybody control, the only down side was the commentry which, although accurate throughout, did seem to ‘go-on’ a bit at times. This wouldn’t have been so bad except the VOLUME AT THE LAND WARFARE END IS A BIT HIGH SO WHEN THE COMMENTATOR IS TALKING YOU CANT HEAR YOURSELF THINK LET ALONE HEAR THE AEROPLANES.

Other than that, one of the most enjoyable Legends that I can recall:D

Willow

P.S. Is it just me, or do Allison engined aircraft sound better than Merlin engined ones? (runs for cover)

I guess the organisers are assuming that most of their visitors are reasonably local, with only a small percentage of ‘die-hard’ enthusiasts usually travelling to both. Anybody that is that serious about it will probably still go to both anyway. Doughnut has already pointed out there are ways of doing it.
On the other hand, the organisers probably didn’t give it a second thought! Due to the dates this year, all 5 shows (Yeovilton, Waddington, Legends, RIAT, and Farnborough) can claim to be on their ‘usual’ dates!!

Anyway, given that I am now a family man, the bottom line is that RIAT will have to do without my £35 this year.
It’s an easy choice for me. Real aeroplanes will always win over paraffin burners (2 Galdiators! whoever dreamt of that ever happening!).

Besides, it’ll cost me £20 less in petrol (I have to drive past Duxford to get to Fairford!).

Willow

P.S. Is it true about Glacier Girl bringing a B17 with her this year from the States, or was it just an elaborate April Fools joke?

Spitfire South of Ipswich heading East at 17:35 yesterday.

Definately a Merlin engined one, not a Griffon. Looked like it had the early style short rudder.

Anyone know which one?

Thanks
Willow

Fantastic news. All the doubters proved wrong and all the effort worthwhile.

Now it’s up, where is it coming down? Waddington?

Willow

Anything that’s plain GREY (or GRAY, if you’re on that side of the pond).

All those F-16s and Tornados, all in monotone GREY. How dull is that?

I even include the RAF transport fleet in that, even the VC10’s. A beautifull aeroplane ruined by being GREY.

Airbus and Boeing airliners may be mind numbingly dull, but at least they’re not GREY!

Willow