Among the many and varied types on show at the International Air Fair, Biggin Hill, on May 20-21, 1978, undoubtedly the most unusual item was the Douglas A-26 Invader, which is to be based at Duxford.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas A-26 / B-26 Invader - СШАUSA - 1942

Euroworld's impressive Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress stole the show as usual.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-17E / B-17G Flying Fortress - СШАUSA - 1941

The Bassingbourn Anglo-American Air Festival, held on the weekend of May 27/28, 1978, was blessed with glorious weather, large crowds and numerous aeroplanes. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 XT273 came from 237 OCU at RAF Honington, and sported a pair of eyes on its bomb door.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Buccaneer / B-103 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1958

Among the many and varied types on show at the International Air Fair, Biggin Hill, on May 20-21, 1978, was the Spanish-built Junkers Ju 52/3m for the RAF Museum at Cosford flew in en route after a rendezvous with a Hurricane and Spitfire over the Channel. “German” insignia were hastily applied for the occasion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.52/3m - ГерманияGermany - 1931

Ray Hanna put up his usual spirited performance in Adrian Swire's Spitfire IX G-ASJV/MH434

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The Bassingbourn meeting also incorporated the 40th Anniversary Harvard Meet. Here, one from Holland, painted to resemble a “Focke Wulf FW 190,” was PH-KLU.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American T-6 Texan / AT-6 Harvard - СШАUSA - 1935

The Bassingbourn meeting also incorporated the 40th Anniversary Harvard Meet. Top row, left to right, G-BDAM/216; SE-CHP and SE-FUZ from Sweden. Bottom row, left to right, F-AZAS, over from France; G-AZKI/ FT299; and one still serving at A&AEE Boscombe Down.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American T-6 Texan / AT-6 Harvard - СШАUSA - 1935

A Sud Alouette III of the Royal Danish Naval Air Squadron at Vaerlose gave a lively performance and “rescued” a crew member who contrived to remain rigidly at attention as he was winched aboard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Aviation Alouette III / SA.316 / SA.319 - ФранцияFrance - 1959

Among the many and varied types on show at the International Air Fair, Biggin Hill, on May 20-21, 1978, was Hercules NZ7004 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, put in an appearance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954