Aeroplane Monthly 1985-06
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1985 UK airshows guide
B-17 Fortress Sally B above the clutter of a typical display flightline.
Aces High's Dakota, in full D-Day markings, flies past in the hands of "Dizzy" Addicott.
Stephen Grey’s Grumman F8F Bearcat NX700H takes off at the North Weald Fighter Meet on July 1, 1984. This year’s Fighter Meet is on June 29-30.
Stephen Grey's P-40, NL1009N, arrived at Duxford in February this year.
The Shuttleworth Collection's Miles Magister, P6382, performs regularly for the crowds at Old Warden flying days.
Everyone stops to look at the Red Arrows, whether they perform at home or overseas. Their overseas venues are shown in italics in the list below.
Peter March Avro Nineteen WD413 is the only airworthy example from the Anson family in Europe. It is owned by Fraser Aviation and is currently based at Edinburgh.
A stowaway’s-eye view of the Shuttleworth Collection’s Avro Triplane replica over the flat green Bedfordshire countryside. Go to an Old Warden Flying Evening on June 8 or July 6 and see the setting sun glint gold off the clear-doped fabric and varnished spruce.