I haven’t been to Biggin this year, but I witnessed the 1996 crash of the P-38 Lightning at Duxford. It happened about 150’ away and straight opposite from where I stood. I steal can see the dust coming from the left prop, the wing tip moving up and down and than a very big, hot and bright ball of fire. I felt numb for the rest of the day.
As much as I love aviation this weekend events bring to my mind the question, is it worth it? Good people lose their life in order to provide us with entertainment, lovely aircraft that can not be replaced are lost forever. Isn’t it better to stick with the straight and level, some 30º or 60º turns and that is? Isn’t the paid price just too high?