One of the most memorable air shows of 1998 was Cranfield's (sadly never repeated) Classic Jet & Fighter show organised by Mark and Ray Hanna (no longer with us). This was a continuation of a show which had previously occupied the midsummer slot on the Duxford calendar until bumped by Flying Legends. The highlight of the show was the first ever public taxi run of a Lightning (T5 XS 458 star of the Arnold Glass collection). Altho it was good to see an active Lightning again after 10 yrs. w/out them, the run was not spectacular as reheat was not engaged. Other highlights of a very good display line-up were the Hunter trio and the Czech Aero duo. Mark Hanna tragically lost his life the following year when his Buchon crashed in Spain. A sad loss to the air show scene.
Cranfield - Warbird line-up by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - Buchon by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - T-28 Fennec by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - JP lineage by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - Gnat in your face by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - Lightning T5 by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - Lightning T5 XS458 Z by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - Scout by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - Delphin + Albatross by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - Hunters by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Cranfield - programme by Michael Britton, on Flickr
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Cranfield Classic Jet & Fighter show - 16 August '98
Re: Cranfield Classic Jet & Fighter show - 16 August '98
Heavens!!!. You do spoil us.!! Lovely shot of the Jet Provost T.1 next to the T.5. Interesting comparison!!.Echo your remarks re poor Mark Hanna. Terrible accident not really fully explained. Lovely pictures all round.
Re: Cranfield Classic Jet & Fighter show - 16 August '98
Hi Mick
Looks like it was a great show to have attended
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Looks like it was a great show to have attended
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
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