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I went to the Evening display at Old Warden last Saturday hoping to see a couple of the exquisite reproduction WWI aeroplanes created by TVAL (The Vintage Aviator Ltd) in New Zealand in the air (they're too accurate & beautifully built to be called replicas). I particularly wanted to see the new Sopwith Snipe which had flown only a few days before & only going to be here for a couple of weeks before being delivered to its new owners.*

The outlook wasn't good with strong winds forecast for the evening but I decided to go anyway. I've learned to take weather forecasts with a large pinch of salt.

The show started at 6:00 pm & it didn't look too promising for the WWI types to display with a gusty crosswind on the main runway. However, as it was getting late the wind had dropped & we were in for a treat. Here's a few shots. They're not the best quality as they were taken after 9:00 pm when the light was fading fast. I'm rather pleased with them considering the conditions.

First of all the resident aeroplanes.

Avro 504K




Sopwith Pup


Bristol F2B




S.E.5a


Bristol M1C (replica)


Now for what I came to see. The gorgeous Albatros DVa took off & displayed lit by the rays of the setting sun.




The Snipe was last to take off. These shots were taken at around 9:30 pm when it was really gloomy. A spirited display by Gene DeMarco, Production Manager of TVAL.




*I'm hoping to get some better shots of these two at the next afternoon display at Old Warden when the light will hopefully be better. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Those are wonderful Doug, thanks for sharing. I was driving past Old Warden the other day and thinking I need to get the kids up there soon

Superb shots thanks for posting

Great! Great! Great!, as usual. Many thanks.

Perfect photographs, as usual, Doug!

Wonderful shots!

Paul.

Thanks for taking us along Doug...wonderful set of real aeroplanes...

Beautiful shots indeed.

Anthin.

Thanks for the comments chaps.

ozzy72 wrote:Those are wonderful Doug, thanks for sharing. I was driving past Old Warden the other day and thinking I need to get the kids up there soon

Hope to see you there one day Mark. The next show is on 2nd August. http://www.shuttleworth.org/events/wingsandwheels/

You are so lucky to have these events to visit.Living
in this place ,there is nothing Airshow related.

Anthin.

Anthindelahunt wrote:You are so lucky to have these events to visit.Living
in this place ,there is nothing Airshow related.

Anthin.

Yes Anthin, I appreciate how lucky I am. There's generally some sort of event within 3 hours drive (my limit these days) scheduled for most weekends during the season. My main interest is in rare vintage civil & military aircraft & my calendar is full for the next few weekends. The vintage scene is probably the most healthy it's ever been & I intend making the most of it while I can. The only problem is the unreliable weather which hasn't been too good for the last couple of years.

My infrequent visits are always met with a smile due to your wonderful posts Doug......I'm happy to see how well you are keeping sharp photography skills for us all to enjoy....

Thanks for sharing great pictures.

Thanks for uploading these beautiful aircraft photos Doug. You know , the shots of the SE5 and the DVa are great reminders of how small and fragile these aircraft really were.

Thanks for the comments chaps!

Special thanks to Ken for reviving this old thread. I have loads more photos that I've taken this year. I might post some later if anyone is interested.

In the meantime you can see more of my shots of classic vintage aeroplanes at Old Warden in my gallery here --> https://picasaweb.google.com/111776794913843321815/ShuttleworthOpenDay2012?noredirect=1

Hagar wrote:Thanks for the comments chaps!

Special thanks to Ken for reviving this old thread. ........................... if anyone is interested.

!!!! as if.....bring them on ..................please....