Hi all,
I would love to have shared with you many great pics from the day.
The great Australian weather wasn't the cause. In fact day 2 was exactly like day 1.
It was the crowd of people, not just enjoying the event, but in checking out and having a go at Cliffs of Dover. All day!!!
From about 9.30am to event close at 4pm, Torian and I would have had 30 minutes to ourselves. Torian was the only one of us lucky to sneak a lunch in.
Day 2 started nice and early with a 7am tour of the flight line, hosted by one of Australia's top Warbird photographers, Mark Jessop. https://mynikonlife.com.au/news/gear/the-air-up-there/
I will post some of the few photo's taken tonight.
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Torian really looking down the barrel!
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The gates opening for the event turned into flood gates for us. DD Sheriff dropped into what was literally a room full of people having a go or in line waiting.
Many kids also had a fly, watched on by very happy and photo snapping parents with massive smiles, watching their young chargers getting stuck in.
Was great seeing people wanting to try and land. I enjoyed giving instruction and watching the sense of achievement on the faces of those that survived it!
It was great having the Hurricane outside our door, as we could say to the kids, see that Hurricane, jump in and lets fly it! Worked a treat.
And I mean literally outside!
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Later in the afternoon I switched from the joystick to yoke, with a highlight for me watching an 8 yr girl flying a Heinkel! And doing a good job, with a bit of coaching. Her parents were absolutely thrilled.
Plenty wanted to give a 109 a run to use the cannon's. I had my $50 bargain surround sound system and subwoofer turned right up. The sound and the air rush coming out of there was awesome.
Lost count of how many people had a taste of what Cliffs had to offer yesterday. 100+ easily. Many openly commenting and in awe of how good it looked.
One guy was super excited to hear that a flyable Wellington will be in 5.0 as his grandfather flew them in the war.
Best of all, we have been invited back when the event is back on!
Thanks again to Torian for hanging our and representing our community. Was great to see you again mate.
Cheers,
Pattle
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