The Southport Airshow
took place at the weekend, and as it’s also the 100th Anniversary of the
RAF, and I believe our man, Gerry
Anderson had a high regard for the
Brylcreem Boys , here’s a few photos I took of some of the aircraft displaying.
The Typhoon AKA the Eurofighter, the most advanced multi
role/swing role combat aircraft, and capable of speeds of Mach 2, or about
1.400 mph.
The MiG-15 was one of the first successful swept-wing jet
fighters, which achieved fame during the Korean War. The number 18 is a reference to Colonel Yuri
Gagarin, the first man in space who, in 1968, crashed and died, along with
Vladimir Seregin piloting a MiG -15.
With the Cold War in mind, there was a fly past featuring
the MiG 15 and a pair of De Havilland Vampires, maintained by the Royal
Norwegian Air Force.
The fly past was accompanied by spectacular beach explosions.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight featuring the Avro
Lancaster, the Hurricane and the Spitfire.
The ‘Tall in the
Saddle’ P-51 Mustang.
Some pyrotechnic effects from ‘Otto’ the Helicopter.
Aerosuperbatics
from the Wing Walkers.
Amazing shots Scoop. You're a pro! It looks like a fab show. I can't believe they blew up the beach! Now that's commitment!
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