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The two-day event was blessed with some superb weather conditions with temperatures getting up to the high eighties. As with previous shows it was nonstop action at Legends from the start of the show until the last aircraft has landed from the Balbo. The largest aircraft at Legends included B-17 Sally B, The Battle of Britain Flight's Lancaster, Junkers Ju 52 and a DC-3. Undoubtedly the highlight of the event was the return of the Bremont Horsemen Flight Team, performing its worldwide debut Spitfire display flying a trio of Supermarine Spitfires. Something a little different was the Aerostars Display Team flying their six Yak-50 aircraft, as usual treating the crowds to a polished display of formation flying and aerobatics. Also another Duxford regular was the Bucker Jungmann with a series of well coordinated aerobatics. Over from Old Warden were the Storch and Lysander, and finally the L-4 Cubs demonstrating their low speed manoeuvrability. Throughout the weekend Duxford was treated to mostly a fast moving programme, including numerous Spitfire and Mustang aircraft with the added bonus of the Sea Fury, Hurricane, P-47 Thunderbolt and various other classic aircraft. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend and a credit to Stephen Grey and his team who year after year manage to put together what has to be one of the world's best classic air shows.
Copyright Chris Cannon - simplyplanes.co.uk
29 сен 2024
