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Old 6th Jan 2007, 22:09
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BEagle
 
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FB11 - the RNHF operates a fleet of priceless, historic aircraft which deserve to be displayed with the grace and elegance they deserve. Shall we say rather more 'Shuttleworth' than 'Duxford'....

More/less slow rolling manoeuvres? The odd fast-ish nose high barrel roll - but at height! And remember the P-38 accident (RIP).

More/less vertical manoeuvres? Less - too much stress on elderly airframes and engines. And remember the Firefly and King Cobra accidents (RIP).

More/less formation work with other big pistons. More - but not those mixed type rather pointless Duxford Balbo things. In contrast, the 4-ship at Shuttleworth was absolutely epic - all 'RN' and very gracefully flown.

A synchronised Sea Hawk and Sea Fury display would be excellent!

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