Originally Posted by
The Swinging Monkey
unfazed,
I think we will just have to disagree.
Yes, the T'birds are good as are the Blue Angels, and yes it is good to see some bigger hardware in formation, but I cannot agree that they are 'better' in any way whatsoever, and I still standby my comments regarding large periods of inactivity during displays by our American bretherin, sorry.
As for Scampton, long may it continue to be put to its primary use of flying aircraft. We have lost far too many of our airfields to the developers of this world who use them for storing cars and other bits of rubbish on, but thats another thread.
Kind regards to all
TSM
I agree. The TBirds and the Angels fly fast and tight - but not very often. I have seen kids (self included) get bored waiting for their next appearance. The Reds and the Patrouille are rarely out of sight owing to their lower radius of turn, and are always doing something interesting. Higher performance and heavier aircraft would detract from the Reds' show, as well as being more expensive - in my (not very) humble view. Actually, setting aside patriotic fervour, as a former member of the cfs Sparrows team flying Piston Provosts, I get most kick out of the Jordanians in their light aircraft, doing something very close to a precision slow roll. The transfer from positive to negative g is seamless. Brilliant. Hats off!