Airshow: Southend Airshow 2004

Another sea front air display (well Thames estuary actually).  I decided to try a different vantage point and opted to join an organised boat trip that moored out in the estuary.  Unfortunately vantage points were quite restricted.

Highlights included Red Arrows, Tornado, Harrier, Nimrod, Catalina

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Museum: Fantasy of Flight 2004

Fantasy of Flight is home to one man’s personal collection of historic aircraft and personal mission to create a theme park around the wonder of flight.  It is an outstanding achievement and incredible collection of aircraft, of which many are still capable of flight.

Highlights included P-51’s “Cripes A’Mighty 3rd” and “INA the Macon Belle”, Spitfire Mk XVI, Short Sunderland, Constellation, 

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Photo Shoot: Kissimmee 2004

Kissimmee Airport is home to Warbird Adventures who provide flight experiences & training in North American T-6’s.  Adjacent to them is the workshop of Tom Reilly’s Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum.

Highlights included T-6 Texan, Corsair and B-17 “Liberty Belle”

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