Another day in paradise (Kirkwall Airport)

Part 2

Well, I have found another half an hour to write some more news.  This next aircraft, A Douglas Skyraider was the aircraft that would have won the best sounding aircraft of the weekend.  2500hp of pistons.  Unbelievable is the only word I can think of.  It was also much larger than the likes of a Spitfire or a Hurricane.

Then came the Yaks

Then the unmistakeable sound of a Spitfire, this particular aircraft being fitted with a second seat

I am not sure it was part of the show but the next aircraft was a PA46

A Harrier landed around the same time but no VTOL sadly

The artwork on this F16 was fantastic

I then had a wander across to the statics starting with this Casa

And a Royal Navy Jetstream

The Czech Antonov was back

A previous display winner

Then the big guy

And a couple of close ups

The artwork on a number of these aircraft was exceptional, This German Tornado is no exception

Run out of time again, part 3 soon, thanks for your patience

More to come....................................

Skyraider

07:10, 27 November 2009 .. Posted by jumpseat

Ahh..how I wish it was a sound blog this time...

I remember the Skyraider from my early days.
What a fantastic sound! Lovely.