Old Warden Season Premiere 11-05-2025

[andygolfer]

Here's a selection of my photos from Sunday's event, the strong gusting winds stopped some participants from flying but those that did performed well.

the show was opened by only military operated participant, the BBMF's Spitfire XVI TE311 with new colours, on the starboard side it carries L-NG with a roundel between the L and N to spell Long, a tribute to Squadron Leader Mark Long whi died flying another of their Spitfires last May, it also has his name under the cockpit, the port side carries the code 3W-M but I can't remember the significance of that
TE311 (L-NG) SpitifireXVI BBMF Old Warden 11-05-2025 7277 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

the barnstormers were entertaining but the winds stopped a couple of their pieces
G-AAYX Southern Martlett Old Warden 11-05-2025 7393 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

G-AKPF (N3788) Miles M.14A Hawk Trainer Old Warden 11-05-2025 7377 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

The DH.88 Comet was nice as always
G-ACSS DH.88 Comet Old Warden 11-05-2025 7450 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

the ex TRIG Pitts now performs as a solo act and the former titles have been removed, it was lively!
G-PIII Pitts S1.D Old Warden 11-05-2025 7498 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

the more sedate Fauvel glider:
Fauvel glider Old Warden 11-05-2025 7540 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

the Provostalways does a nice display, am I the only one that thinks it's a bit under-rated...
G-KAPW (XF603) Percival Provost Old Warden 11-05-2025 7558 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
and dropping in over the hedge on it's return...
G-KAPW (XF603) Percival Provost Old Warden 11-05-2025 7606 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

Desoutter and Parnell Elf:
G-AAPZ Dessouter & G-AAIN Parnell Elf Old Warden 11-05-2025 7620 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
and joined by the DH.60X as a threesome ...
G-AAPZ Dessouter, G-AAIN Parnell Elf & G-EBWD DH.60X Old Warden 11-05-2025 7630 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

This was the only WW1 slot to beat the wind, the DH.9 displayed with the Bristol F2b, here's a shot of each so the detail is more visible..
G-CDLI (E8894) DH.9 Old Warden 11-05-2025 7750-T by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

G-AEPH (D8096) Bristol F2b Old Warden 11-05-2025 7703 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
and the two together
G-CDLI (E8894) DH.9 & G-AEPH (D8096) Bristol F2b Old Warden 11-05-2025 7726 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

two of my Old Warden favourites together
G-AMRK (K7985) Gladiator & G-AWII (AR501) Spitfire VB Old Warden 11-05-2025 7772 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

G-AWII (AR501) Spitfire VB Old Warden 11-05-2025 7888 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

P-51 Mustang Marinell gave a lively display
G-MRLL (413251 Marinell) P.51D Mustang Old Warden 11-05-2025 8007-T by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

G-MRLL (413251 Marinell) P.51D Mustang Old Warden 11-05-2025 8029c by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

the Lockheed 12A Electra looked very nice in the sunshine
G-AFTL Lockheed12A Electra Old Warden 11-05-2025 8109 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

G-AFTL Lockheed12A Electra Old Warden 11-05-2025 8150 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

G-AFTL Lockheed12A Electra Old Warden 11-05-2025 8250 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

The Lysander back in the air after it's winter maintenance, last time I saw it, it was stripped down in the engineering hangar
G-AZWT (V936) Lysander Old Warden 11-05-2025 8292 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
and another as it was towed back afterwards
G-AZWT (V936) Lysander Old Warden 11-05-2025 8598 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

another very well presented Spitfire, this one is a Mark IX
G-CGZU (LZ842) Spitfire IX Old Warden 11-05-2025 8330 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

G-CGZU (LZ842) Spitfire IX Old Warden 11-05-2025 8462 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

G-CGZU (LZ842) Spitfire IX Old Warden 11-05-2025 8480 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

the DH.51 and DH.60 performed together
G-EBIR DH.51 & G-EBLV DH.60 Old Warden 11-05-2025 8355 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
The DH.60 alone
G-EBLV DH.60 Old Warden 11-05-2025 8317 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
and the DH.51 being towed home after it's display
G-EBIR DH.51 Old Warden 11-05-2025 3847a by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

and one of the BIG attractions (physically the biggest) was the DC-47 / Douglas R4-D 'Ready for Duty. this was taken as it arrived
N151ZE (50783) C-47J 'Ready for Duty' Old Warden 11-05-2025 7251 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

and then it's departure (it was only on static display)
N151ZE (50783) C-47J 'Ready for Duty' Old Warden 11-05-2025 9098c by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

N151ZE (50783) C-47J 'Ready for Duty' Old Warden 11-05-2025 9142-T by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

N151ZE (50783) C-47J 'Ready for Duty' Old Warden 11-05-2025 9182 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

after that I hung around for some of the visitors departing and I'll post the visitors later separately (those who read Professor_M's post will know I didn't wait for the last departure, the Fox Moth. Overall quite a good show but have to say I don't like some of the layout changes since last season

Thanks for looking, C&C welcome.
There are lots more in my flickr album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/125470545 ... 4515178214
Andy

[Professor_M]

Looks like you had a good day - Electra & R4D departure pick of the bunch for me .