With pilot Andy Wyatt on the top wing, his son James ties the fuel pump handle to a piece of rope so that Andy can pull it up to refuel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-2 - РоссияRussia - 1947

As with any radial engine, the huge prop on the Antonov An-2 needs to be pulled through before flight to disperse the oil in the bottom cylinders.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-2 - РоссияRussia - 1947

fuelling the Antonov is hazardous in the dry but with wet wings, great care is needed as a fall would definitely hurt!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-2 - РоссияRussia - 1947

Although legal for VFR flight, the weather was not pleasant on the way back to Rendcomb, but at least the Antonov was enclosed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-2 - РоссияRussia - 1947

With a Hawk displaying in the background, the Stearmans start up for their display and the Sara makes a final adjustment to her helmet.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934

Juliette Pendleton prepares her rig before the display.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934

Putting their best feet forward, wingwalkers Juliette Pendleton and Sara Mozayeni begin their part of the display as soon as pilots Dave Evans and Mike Dentith haul the Stearmans off the ground.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934

With her cloth just a blur, Juliette restores the mirror-like shine to the Stearman’s propeller back at base.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934

Helping 85-year-old “Dizzy” Seales break his own record as the world’s oldest wing-walker was all part of a typically hectic August week.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934

Age is no barrier to wing-walking (although nerve might be). We spend a day with the Utterly Butterly Barnstormers

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934

The world’s oldest wingwalker and one of the youngest, 16-year old Amber Rimell (left) wave for the press photographers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934