Wings, Wheels and Rotors show

Sunday Morning sure came around quick, so Jennifer and I decided that we would go to a local show, some 9 miles away in Los Alomitos and a 15 minute drive from th house, something that is a rarity these days for us, so we jumped in my Ford and off we went to the Army base up the road.

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C17 Troop carrier was grazing on the runway, this is a big plane but not as big as the C31 most people see these days. But got a lot of attention none the less.

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Still an immense aircraft with a huge payload and more Horsepower then many Dragsters hooked together and more Primer color than a Battleship.

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This has 4 Props and would cause more draught than the latest Hurricane that just hit Mexico this weekend.

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A popular Haunt for everyone today as not many Civilians get a chance to walk around in one of these massive planes these days.

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When I was 12 Years old I joined the Army Cadets, mostly to get out of the way of my Old man, these were fun times for me and looks like for these lads too.

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The Base had many cadets out today and a great atmosphere was felt on the runway today.

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I would of liked to have seen this fire up as when they tilt the rotors for a dive, they scream like a Banshee!

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The Pipers came out and did their thing, they were pretty good too.

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I love Vintage Jeeps and rode in a Willys that came from the Normandy landings in WW2 and drove it up the Mall to take the salute past the Queen in 1995 and boy was it great to see these today.

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The weather was perfect for this show and lots to see and do, I may take the bike club out this way next year as we had a ball walking around.

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Bright Orange Turtle Deck T had a 6 Banger in it, an oddity for sure but always cool to see different things at this show.

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Corvair with an Old Coddington styling.

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This 1950 2 door Merc was crying out for a roof chop.

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Bad Ass 55 Chevy Gasser was the best for me, such a tough machine and owned one back in the UK in 1996.

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Littlefield supercharger gets this shoebox down the road in quick time.

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Clean 289 Mustang with unusual Factory color sat proudly amongst the newer stangs.

 

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The good old Austin Healey 3000 Mk11 cars were a reminder of Brands Hatch for me.

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Plenty of Tri-Chevys there today but have always liked them and had to take some photos.

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I love 55 Bowties, I miss my old one so many cool memories stirred up for me at this show this weekend.

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Ive been after these headlights for years and here is a set on this Jalopy.

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Four Winfield carbs and cool old school Bellmouths look Hungry like baby chicks.

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1940 Dodge was actually really cool and looked so much like the Ford.

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Model T tracker was cleaner than a cats arse.

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Little 4 Banger power too.

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A mixture of everything at the show and thats what makes it a fun event.

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Model T had a Dago front end, thats all I liked as the rest kinda went down hill.

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The license plate really says it all. And boy did this fifty five sit in the weeds too.

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This 63 and a half was really tidy.

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As I said, a mixture of everything at the show and this was a loud color with the ghost flames.

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A smorgasbord of Classic tin all in one line and a good shot I thought.

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Super clean 66 VW bug was a hit in my eyes, tastefully done and I would of driven this home for sure.

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This Mint green Spudbaker was tidy and got many looks at the show.

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This 1956 Belair was clean.

 

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The Ford has some huge tubbed out rims and those tires were chunky!

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Old and New side by side.

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Plenty of Muscle here today and this Goat was by no means no exception.

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This 2 door 1957 Ford had an awesome color scheme and a 427 wedged in the bay too.

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Work truck 35 Ford was a Hit, using Vintage style Firestone tractor tires.

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I will never get enough of planes and loved this.

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They never fired it up when I was there and I wish they would of, they had my favorite the P51 sat next to her too.

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Lady Alice sitting on the Tarmac, begging to be taken out and into the sky.

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Would of been fun to see these fly today.

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Flying in Original ww2 livery, this was cool to be so close too.

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We couldnt get in this and I understand why, but wanted to get and have a look at the dash, as I love the gauges, lucky for me I had a zoom lens.

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Love that Dashboard set up.

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All sorts here today and fun to be able to walk around.

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Lady Alice had 6 of the best on show.

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So Army, Navy and Air force all represented today.

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All this needed was some cool Nose Art.

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Original Uniforms. always great to see.

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Chin waggin.

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The Three Amigos hang out.

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British Para, but collar should be down and zip done up.

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WTF?

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I wasnt sure why the Star Wars was going off but funny as hell to see for me.

 

 

 

Battle of Britain: Flypast for 75th anniversary of ‘Hardest Day’

Battle of Britain flypast commemorates 75 years since the ‘Hardest Day’

 

 

18 Spitfires and six Hurricanes flew three routes across southern England

The event recalled 18 August 1940, when Bromley’s Biggin Hill and other South East military bases came under attack from the German Luftwaffe.

It became known as the “hardest day” as both sides recorded their greatest loss of aircraft during the battle.

The Battle of Britain lasted throughout the summer of 1940.

Spitfires

 

Plans in flight

 

Biggin Hill

It was the first major campaign fought entirely in the air.

My Grandad Hall was one of those Brave men that sat on the floor of London sat on a Bofors 40mm  Anti-Aircraft  Auto Cannon, shooting Flak at the Bombers and today I feel such pride for my grandad on this very special day. At 1:00 I will have a minute Silence for all the brave people all over the world that gave it their all to make sure that we have safer lives. Thanks Grandad!

 

BBC reporter Clark Ainsworth at Biggin Hill

What a sight. Watching those iconic World War Two aircraft take to the skies above Biggin Hill was something to behold. Spectators gasped as they then circled the airfield in formation.

The roar of the Merlin engines and the grace with which the Hurricane and especially the Spitfires, climb, bank, dive and weave through the air is a joy to behold.

All the aircraft have now landed with spectators invited to see them up close and take pictures.

And although they are beautiful to look at on the ground, it is in the sky where they truly shine.

 

Marking the 75th anniversary of the ‘Hardest Day’

 

The Luftwaffe flew 850 sorties, involving 2,200 aircrew, while the RAF resisted with 927 sorties, involving 600 aircrew. The RAF and German Air Force lost 136 aircraft in one day.

The special commemoration, staged from the former RAF airfield at Biggin Hill, now a commercial airport, honours the pilots, engineers, armourers, operations staff and ground crews who faced attack that day.

Battle of Britain

July to October 1940

1,023

aircraft lost by RAF

1,887

aircraft lost by Luftwaffe

  • 3,000 aircrew served with RAF Fighter Command
  • 20% were from the British Dominions and occupied European or neutral countries
  • 544 RAF Fighter Command pilots were killed
  • 2,500 Luftwaffe aircrew were killed

More than 3,000 spectators went to Biggin Hill to see the aircraft including squadron leader Tony Pickering who flew on the “Hardest Day”.

He said: “I don’t think I was ever afraid. You’ve got to make sure you don’t get too enthusiastic. You couldn’t take on the German air force by yourself.

“It’s lovely to see these aircraft. Beautifully designed aircraft and there’s no doubt about it. The people who made them… they did a good job.”

Will Curtis, managing director of Biggin Hill Airport, said it was remarkable that the Spitfire was “still a joy to fly”, adding that “real credit” goes to its designer RJ Mitchell.

He said: “It is as finely tuned and as well-balanced, if not better balanced, than a modern aircraft.”

The day was marked with three flight formations, which took off from the airport at 13:00 BST:

  • Grice flight: Eight aircraft will head south and west to fly over Surrey and West Sussex to the Solent, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and return via Dunsfold
  • Mortimer flight: Eight aircraft will head over Eynsford, Chelsfield, Detling, Farningham, Downe and RAF Kenley
  • Hamlyn flight: Eight aircraft will fly over Sevenoaks, Yalding, Ashford and the former RAF Hawkinge, with a special salute over the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-Le-Ferne on the white cliffs of Dover

On 10 July, aircraft including Hurricanes and Typhoons took part in a flypast over Buckingham Palace as part of the 75th anniversary.

Flight crews

Men in period costume re-enacting a fighter pilot scramble at Biggin Hill Airport

 

CHINO PLANES OF FAME AIR SHOW THIS WEEKEND.

 

Well this weekend is a huge Aviation event at Chino, this is a MUST see show and you will not believe te sound, the smell and the camaraderie at this show.

If you want to do something exciting, check the show out as there are tons of things to do and see and the kids will get a kick out of the planes as they fly past low and loud a truly amazing sight to see WW2 planes and modern intermix.

Go check it out on Saturday or Sunday, you will be amazed I guarantee it.

Experience the Excitement!

Mooney International Corporation is proud to present Planes of Fame Air Show 2014, May 3 & 4: “A Salute to the Mighty EighthThis year’s airshow will feature over 40 historic aircraft, performing for your enjoyment as well as a salute to the 8th Air Force in WWII. We invite you to Airshow 2014 to celebrate the history and contributions of the men, women, and aircraft of the 8th Air Force. Performers include U.S.A.F. F-22 Raptor Demo Team and Heritage Flight, Sean D. Tucker-Team Oracle Aerobatics, The Bremont Horsemen, Sea Fury Aerobatics by Sanders Aeronautics, Clay Lacy’s Learjet Demonstration, Rob Harrison and the Tumbling Bear, John Collver’s AT-6 Aerobatics, and over 40 WWII aircraft including B-17, P-47s, and P-51s. In addition to many other fantastic airplanes performing, there will be a panel discussion with our honored veterans of the 8th Air Force, which include Clarence “Bud” Anderson, Jack Croul, Jim White, Wilbur Richardson, and George Thomas. Also, be sure to catch the Airshow Preview Event on May 2!  Check out the Air Show Promotional Video here.  If you are interested in helping to sponsor Air Show 2014, click here to learn about the opportunities!


SEE GENERAL INFORMATION BELOW.

A terrific selection of merchandise will be on sale in the Vendor Marketplace as well as delicious food and beverages.  Reserved bleacher seating will be available; look for information under Ticket Information on the FAQ page when available.

 

 

Show Times

DATE: Saturday and Sunday. May 3-4, 2014
TIME: 8:00 AM GATES OPEN

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM FLYING SHOW

5:00 PM  GATES CLOSE

Static displays and vendors will be open from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SEE THE AIRSHOW 2014 SHOW SCHEDULE HERE.

 

 

 

8:00 Gates Open Static Displays & tours of warbirds
9:30 – 10:30 Veterans Panel Held at Announcer Stand
11:00-11:20 Opening Ceremony National Anthem, Multiple Aircraft Fly-Over
11:20-11:30 N9MB Flying Wing Flight Demonstration by Ron Hackworth
11:30-11:40 Rob Harrison Aerobatics Aerobatic Performance by the Rob Harrison, “Tumbling Bear” in his Zlin 142c
11:40-12:00 Pacific Theater Demonstration  Two F4Us, F6F, two B-25s, F8F, P-51, SBD, two TBMs, Val, Zero, FM-2 Wildcat, P-40
12:00-12:15 Bremont Horsemen Three P-51 Aerobatic Team
12:15-12:35 Lucas Oil Jet Car Lucas Oil demonstrates their jet car
12:35-12:50 Intermission
12:50-1:20 Korean Air Battle Demonstration F-86, MIG-15, T-33, YAK-3, P-51, F4U, AD-5, F7F, Sea Fury
1:20-1:35 Dennis Sanders Sea Fury Aerobatics
1:35-1:55 F-22 Raptor USAF F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team
1:55-2:10 USAF Heritage Flight F-22, P-38, P-47 & P-51 Formation Fly-bys
2:10-2:20 P-47 Flight Six P-47s in formational fly-bys
2:20-2:40 European Theater Demonstration Two B-17s, seven P-51s, P-40, three Spitfires, Pilatus P-2, FW-190, P-63
2:40-3:00 Sean D. Tucker Performs Aerobatics in his Team Oracle Challenger II Biplane
3:00-3:15 John Collver T-6 “War Dog” Aerobatics
3:15-3:30 Clay Lacy Learjet Aerobatic Demonstration
3:30-4:00 Bremont Horsemen Three F-86 Aerobatic Team
4:00 End of Air Show Thank you for coming!
4:35 Chino Airport Resumes Normal Operations
2014 F-22 Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team

 

AIR COMBAT COMMAND F-22 DEMONSTRATION TEAM – The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team at Langley Air Force Base performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s only operational fifth-generation fighter aircraft.  

 

 

THE BREMONT HORSEMEN – The world’s only P-51 Mustang formation aerobatic team. Since that time, the team has grown into flying other platforms in formation. Even though they change up our aircraft, their philosophy of flight has never changed, ESCAPE LIFE’S GRAVITY!

 

 

CLAY LACY LEARJET DEMO – The National Aviation Hall of Famer performs amazing aerobatics in his Special Ops Lear 24 “Smoker” jet!

 

 

 

SEAN TUCKER AEROBATICS – Sean is the world’s premier performer in terms of entertainment value, piloting skill and professionalism, flying airshows world-wide since the mid-70’s and winning numerous aerobatic competitions. In that time, Sean has flown more than 1000 performances at more than 425 airshows, in front of more than 80 million fans.

ROB HARRISON “THE TUMBLING BEAR”Rob has been a local Southern California favorite airshow performer for more than 20 years. He started flying with his Dad at the age of six and by age 13, he was doing aerobatics. He retired after 28 years as US Forest Service program leader for aviation and helped engineer and develop the fire air tankers still in use today. Now at 72, he is still inspiring the young to learn to fly. Rob says “If you put your mind to it, study and work hard, you can do anything you want to!
SEA FURY AEROBATIC DEMONSTRATIONDennis’ aerobatic routine in the Sea Fury, Argonaut, with smoke generators on the wingtips!

THE KOREAN AIR WAR REENACTED F-86 Sabre and MiG 15 in a dogfight!  An annual spectacular performance by the Planes of Fame’s own Sabre & MiG and stellar pilots!

 

JOHN COLLVER AT-6/SNJ AEROBATICSThrill to the T-6 aerobatics by John Collver as he takes his War Dog through exciting maneuvers! Truly a salute to freedom!

A BIG THUMB’S UP! – For all the Planes of Fame pilots & planes, the visiting show participants and their aircraft (both flying & static!) and VIP veterans, all of whom put on the most memorable airshow each year.  Nearly 40 aircraft fly from every era!