The smoke apparently is formed by having diesel go onto the exhaust of the plane and it burns off there to form the smoke. There is a third member to this team and at one stage two of the planes made a heart with the smoke and the third plane made the arrow through the heart. Super, even in the wind.
I think this was called a mirrored flyby. These guys were outstanding.
The South African Airforce had a couple of aircraft taking part. This big boy first did a display on how they use the bucket under the helicopter to drop water on a fire. It then dropped the bucket off and put the helicopter through its paces. Amazing what such a big helicopter can do with a skilled pilot behind the "wheel".
Fantastic shots, and your lovely blue sky (lucky you) sets these images off beautifully.
ReplyDeleteCool shots. I bet you have many more. It has been quite a few years sense I have been to an air show. Used to see a couple a year when I was in the military! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed the show yesterday but was not able to publish any pics yesterday, as I could not get onto blogger.
ReplyDeleteNice shots.
Very nice shots. I haven't been to an air show in a while.
ReplyDeleteI found out that the star from my Black Star post was used to help keep the building from shifting after they are built. It is basically a large bolt that runs through walls with a nut on the end that can be tighten when needed.
Wow - I REALLY love these shots, they are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI think these little bi-planes are Pitts Specials?? They used to be flown by off-duty SAA pilots in the days when Smirnoff still sponsored them - wonder if they still are? Awesome shots!
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