Thanks Andy, and I know what you mean. Handy things to have, if you want to land in a field, but like you, as an airshow 'act', they don't really grab my attention. However, a 'Huey' is a relatively rare sight in the UK (apart from the latest, civilian type, working offshore) so I didn't want to miss it.
I have to admit, although overall it was a good show, I thought that, in some cases, it was stretching the theme slightly, with the mix of some of the aircraft, and I didn't really experience that 'wow factor' one normally gets at a Duxford show. It'll be interesting to see how 'Legends' compares under the new CAA rules, organised by TFC as opposed to the IWM.
But back to the pics, and continuing with the Vietnam era, this time with support/ supply and COIN aircraft, in the shape of the Shorts 'Bread van' ... sorry, 'Skyvan' ...... and the Bronco.
I've always liked the twin-boom, twin engine Bronco, and I've wanted to see one flying ever since this ex- Luftwaffe target tug first started on the UK 'circuit'. Karl and I both agreed that, with a few modifications, it would make a good touring aircraft, great for visiting other airshows !
The 'Ugly Sister', dumpy little Skyvan didn't strike me as an interesting air show attraction at first, but it put on a good show, demonstrating it's STOL capabilities and, if nothing else, it was something different. The markings seem to be based on those carried by the helicopters of 18 Sqn, RAF, and, after the show, we saw it's roomy cargo hold being put to good use, as the display crews from both the Skyvan and the Bronco had brought a car with them, and drove it into the hold before departing !
Again, this selection will be posted in two parts.