Old Warden Air shows
Hawker Hind 41H/81902 G-AENP K5414. Photo by Bob Franklin
Old Warden situated in Bedfordshire is a host to a number of Air shows throughout the flying season. With unique Aircraft partaking from the Shuttleworth Collection, as well as visiting Aircraft make the Old Warden Air shows an event not to be missed.
With the added bonus of a look round the Shuttleworth Collection's Hangars, a browse round the well stocked shop and visitors centre, or maybe some refreshments in the well appointed restaurant, makes a visit to Old Warden a fantastic day out for all the family.
The Shuttleworth Collection Website
Old Warden sunset air display 2010 - Saturday 15th May 2010
The first sunset display of the year was blessed with sunshine and light winds. A good crowd and a varied selection of aircraft from visitors and the home based Shuttleworth Collection.
Among the visiting aircraft's displays were the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Spitfire P7350 and Hurricane LF363, which were flying in close formation. With a superb display by Mark Linney in the North American F-86 Sabre, which may be possibly one of the last displays for this aircraft before leaving these shores. There was a graceful and excellent display by the Göppingen Gö 3 Minimoa Sailplane. The final visitors display was by Michael Pickin in his Bucker Jungmann. It was a superb display by Michael, who gained his PPL on the Jungmann and is one of the youngest pilots in the UK to hold a display authorisation.
Amongst the home team displaying were the Hawker Hind and Gloster Gladiator flying together. Appearances from the Sopwith Pup, Sopwith Tri-Plane, RAF SE5b and Bristol F2b Fighter. The two Miles trainers flew in formation with the Bucker Bestmann, this was flown by Peter Holloway, before the aircraft goes to a new home in Germany. There were displays by the Avro Tutor, Hawker Tomtit, Blackburn B2, Percival Provost and a pair of Ryan PT-22s. The Chipmunk put on its usual antics of ribbon cutting. As usual the Sea Hurricane put on a great display flown by Sir John Allison, as did the Westland Lysander. The evening ended with the Edwardian aircraft displaying as the light faded.
It is worthwhile visiting Old Warden for all the displays, another great day and an outstanding air display.
Review by Colin Sayce
Images courtesy of Colin Sayce - Airshowphotomania.ifp3.com
Old Warden Air show 2009 - Sunday 2nd August 2009
Old Warden's August Air show was graced with the sound of classic jet engines, with the welcome appearance of the Gnat pair, the Hunter FGA9 and Vampire. These Aircraft, even some of them in the region of fifty years old, are mere youngsters compared to the more sedate Aircraft usual seen at Old Warden.
Some of the other Aircraft attending the August 2009 event were the Auster J/5F Aiglet Trainer, Blackburn B-2, Roe I Triplane replica, Bristol F.2B Fighter, Hawker Tomtit and Tipsy Trainer.
Images courtesy of Colin Sayce - Airshowphotomania.ifp3.com
Old Warden Air show 2009 - Saturday 16th May 2009
As the Team Guinot run-in to Old Warden, that familiar sound of the big Pratt & Whitney radial engines which power these Aircraft reverberates around the Airfield. These Aircraft always put in a well coordinated display with their wing walkers doing synchronised aerobatics throughout the display, always a big favourite with the crowds.
Other Aircraft participating in the May Air show were a de Havilland DH-88 Comet, Dornier Do-28A-1 Skyservant, Miles M-3A Falcon Major and Southern Martlet.
Images courtesy of Colin Sayce - Airshowphotomania.ifp3.com
Old Warden Air show 2007 - October 2007
Avro 652A Anson C.19 1333 G-AHKX
Percival P-56 Provost T1 PAC/56/311 G-KAPW/XF603
Sopwith Pup, Sopwith Triplane and Bristol M.1C Bullet
Westland Lysander Mk IIIA Y1536 G-AZWT/V9367/MA-B
Images courtesy of Colin Sayce - Airshowphotomania.ifp3.com
Old Warden Air show 2007 - 5th August 2007
Old Warden is mostly associated with sedate War time or pre-War bi-planes and as well as the Shuttleworth Collections Aircraft, other visitors from around the Country make Old Warden Air show a truly vintage affair.
From the Sopwith Triplane replica, Avro Tutor and de Havilland Tiger Moth to Old Warden's own Hawker Sea Hurricane which is undoubtedly one of the fastest Aircraft to be seen on the day.
Images courtesy of Bob Franklin
Old Warden Air show 2003
Images courtesy of Bob Franklin
Old Warden Air show
Images courtesy of Bob Franklin