Robert Erenstein submitted this photo and note: “In Europe there are many enthusiasts trying to keep history alive. Besides US-built aircraft, there is still a number of the famous Supermarine Spitfires airworthy today. This specific one entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1942 and has a confirmed number of seven kills during World War II. After the war it was used as an instructional airframe and gate guard. It became famous as static aircraft in the famous ‘Battle of Britain’ movie of 1969. It was restored to flying condition and took to the sky again in 1995. Today she is part of The Fighter Collection Fleet. Its attractive shape and above all its music-producing engine can be seen and heard at airshows throughout Europe.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Airshow Racing Series debuts at Wings Over North Georgia
The Airshow Racing Series premiered at the 2022 Wings Over North Georgia Airshow, described by producers as drag racing with airplanes, featuring the drama of flat-out racing, combined with the smoke, sound, and high-G maneuvers that air show fans crave.
Picture of the Day: Desert camping
Gil Jennings submitted this photo and note: “Casa Grande camping after the Cactus Fly-In. My tent and chair in the shade of wing. My old straight tail Cessna 172 would attract many other campers who placed their folding chairs under the wing during the heat of the day. Great memories.”
Air Safety Institute video analyzes Wings Over Dallas midair collision
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video in its Early Analysis series providing an initial examination of the Nov. 12, 2022, midair collision between a Bell P–63F Kingcobra and a Boeing B–17G Flying Fortress during the 2022 Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow at Dallas Executive Airport in Texas.
Family fun at the Truckee Tahoe Air Show
This was a very pleasant airshow to attend: It wasn’t super crowded, had lots of good food and drink at reasonable prices, and was full of friendly fellow air show fans. Also, did I mention that it was free?
Picture of the Day: Getting ready for a Yak attack
Julius Bjorn Thorolfsson submitted this photo and note: “Young aviation enthusiast Thorolfur Mani going on a flight from Tungubakkar Mosfellsbae Airport (BIMS) in Greenland to Reykjavik Airport (BIRK) in Iceland with excitement and interest with aerobatic display and Icelandair Captain Snorri Bjarnvin Jonsson. The Yak-52 TF-BCX was performing aerobatic displays at an annual Wings & Wheels event at BIMS.”
Air show returns to Hawaii after seven years
The Blue Angels headlined the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, the first air show in Hawaii since 2015.
Picture of the Day: Camping at Triple Tree
Robert Butterfield submitted this photo and note: “My camp site at Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) in South Carolina. The first flight over the Blue Ridge Mountains to this pristine airport. With the back seat removed in my 1956 Piper Tri Pacer, a tent, sleeping bag, and electric scooters made a trip well appreciated.”
Picture of the Day: Weekend at the capital
Hieu Vo submitted this photo and note: “The Beaver RX-550 on display at the second Vietnam International Aviation Expo in Ha Noi, Vietnam.”