Aerobatics at Filton

[SteveSmith]

I spotted what looked like an aerobatics plane doing some fairly harsh looking manoevres (steep climbs / dives and tight turns) around and overhead Filton on Saturday morning. I have seen a similar plane there once before. Anyone know what's going on?

[Patrichards]

The locally based Spitfire and Mustang go up and practise when Filton is quiet. On of these 2 I guess. Nothing has been posted on the local enthusiasts sites.

[under_exposed]

There was an open day at Rolls Royce.

[SteveSmith]

Thanks. I was going to say that I thought it looked like a spitfire, but I thought that would sound a bit silly! Didn't know there was one based there.

Steve.

[TabbyCat]

I am trying to identify an aircraft that performs aerobatics in my area but not being an expert would like some help and as someone has already asked a simillar question, I thought you wouldn't mind too much if I did too? :)

The aircraft has distinctive black and white chequerboard pattern on the underside of the wings. Thats about all I can say. It flies near Worminghall Airfield, Oxfordshire.

TC.

[TabbyCat]

Go on someone give me a clue?!!

Is there a club nearby - I searched on the internet for aerobatics and the closest airfield seems to be White Waltham - is that what people have to do - fly off somewhere else to practice and this chap (assuming hes a he) practices near Worminghall - or near Ashendon in Bucks sometimes as well?

TC.

[treadigraph]

Is this it Tabbycat? Pitts S-1S...

http://www.aerographic.com/images/G-MAXG1_250.jpg

Chequers under the wings too.

[treadigraph]

Doh, you said black and white...

How about this? (http://www.abpic.co.uk/popup.php?q=1000914)

[TabbyCat]

That looks like it thank you!!

TC.