Jersey International Air Display

 

Highlights from the 2009 show were from the Swedish Air Force with their Historic Flight. A Saab J 29 Tunnan and a Saab 105/SK60 flying as a pair in neat formation moves, following this the J 29 went into a graceful solo display. Other rare Aircraft of the day were two Flamants MD 311, MD 312, a marvelous flight and display, and with such a strong wind it did not spoil the Aircraft's performance. The Avro Anson flown by Mike Collett, again affected by the wind held up well with a good display. With a possible beach landing was a no go. The Belgium F-16 solo display was at it's best, with a burst of flares half way into the display, which was flown by Captain Beulen.

 

 

On to the Aerobatic teams, the Cartouche Dore is one of two display teams, a three-ship of which are made up of training Aircraft and flown by instructors. An interesting act. Other displays are the Guinot wing walkers, a credit to the young Ladies on top of the Aircraft, it must have been hard work for them because of the gusting winds, not good for the skin.

 

 

Now to the Warbirds, the Supermarine Seafire, A-26B Invader and P-51 Mustang from the Scandinavian Historic flight, which has supported the Jersey display over the years. Also it was nice to see B-17 Pink Lady, her future was on a very thin ice until a Film Company came to her rescue. Fingers crossed for next season. The B-25 Mitchell is always nice to see, shame about the BBMF fighters who could not make it because of weather conditions. They were sadly missed but the BBMF Dakota braved the wind around St. Aubins bay and put in it's normal polished display.

 

 

The Navy Lynx did a flypast with a white Ensign with a Fly Navy 100. Also seen was MH.1521M Broussard, another rare sight. Finally the Red Arrows flying against a deep blue sky carried out their usual impeccable display bringing the Jersey Air show to an end.