The Fighter Collection - Flying Legends

[Airway]

If you look on top of the forum, at the banner, you will see the Indian head symbol of the Fighter Collection company, who are working on Black Shark together with ED.

 

Well that's not all about the Fighter Collection company.

 

They do way much more in aviation and historic aviation that deserves a special thread like this.

 

Some Non-Europeans might not know that the Fighter collection operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII aircraft and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK.

 

Run by a professional team of engineers and pilots for both airshow and film work, the aircraft fly all over Europe during the summer months to attend airshows from Austria to Switzerland.

The fleet comprises of aircraft from the UK, USA, Germany, Russia and Italy - and the collection is constantly expanding as new aeroplanes are acquired.

 

In was last time in duxford to view the Flying Legend Air Show in 2005 and had no chance or money to get there again yet.

I bought a high quality DVD from last years air show and it makes me longing to go there again.

 

This years Flying Legend Air Show in Duxford, UK is on July 11th and 12th.

Watch this little trailer, made from 2008 material here on Youtube:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUkaukjFapw&fmt=18

 

For everyone else, like me, who's not able to attend to this yearly, but special event, I can highly recommend the DVD's here:

 

http://www.flyingmachinestv.co.uk/

 

I myself bought several DVDs there over the last years and I can recommend Steve Connor's products (he's the director) and service.

 

Watch a trailer for the coming Flying Legend Air Show here, made from last years material:

 

 

So, you see, the Fighter Collection is way more than Black Shark, and for me, as an enthusiast of historic warbirds, I can only thank them and hope they keep up the good work.

Guys, you are great :thumbup:

 

 

Well, I'm out of words now.

 

Your turn :)

 

Regards,

Airway

Edited May 17, 2009 by Airway

[Vekkinho]

oooh, great trailer, got me goose bumps.

 

I hope I'll see it live one day during my lifetime, I thought about visiting this year's show but unfortunately my budget is seriously restricted. However thanks for the Flyingmachines TV link, I'll buy a Flying Legends 2008 DVD!

[Airway]

You got goose bumps, you say.

Me too!

 

And I'm not ashamed to say - I got some tears in my eyes, too.

:cry:

[joey45]

my hairs are standing on end...

 

I don't live to far from duxford...

[VMFA117_Poko]

Great trailer. Jim Mack (Mackonochie) who works there in Duxford (and also is responsible for business developement in ED) must be a very happy man.

[HansRoaming]

Was the trailer on YouTube directed by Michael Bay? Was waiting for the slow motion shots of planes flying over a CGI American flag. :)

[Vekkinho]

Anyway Joey45, since you're the closest, we expect some photos from you!

 

:music_whistling:

[Airway]

Oh, Jim Mack's working in Duxford?

[joey45]

if your paying, then im going....

[Airway]

Was the trailer on YouTube directed by Michael Bay? Was waiting for the slow motion shots of planes flying over a CGI American flag. :)

 

No, it was directed by Steve Connor, from FlyingMachinesTV, too. Made from pictures of the 2008 Duxford Flying Legends DVD :)

I got that DVD and it's great. Especially when you turn the commentary off.

Pure engine power sound. #roaar :)

[Airway]

if your paying, then im going....

 

Here's my crappy 2005 Duxford pictures.

I had no good camera to that time but that changed since that event.

Now I own a D-SLR, looking forward for the next airshow to come.

 

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v710/Airway/Duxford%202005/?albumview=slideshow

[Vekkinho]

Nice pics Airway, I'd rep you but I gotta spread 'em first!

[joey45]

very nice pics...