Warbird Information Exchange

You can see other pictures of this show here :

http://www.flyinganvils.com/mess/viewforum.php?f=1

all the "post it" threads on top content photos.

enjoy !

What fantastic photos! Thank you very much. What an incredible variety.
1) Trainers used by the Luftwaffe in WW II; The Klemm Ki-35. Focke Wulf 44, Bucker Jungmeister and Bucker Jungmann.
Luftwaffe liason/ transport types represented, Fieseler Storch, Me-108 with correct Argus engine, Me-208 (actually a Nord Pinguin), and a variant of the Junkers JU-52!
Did the DB engined Me-109 variant fly with the Merlin engined Buchon (Me-109)?
ANy pictures of the Curtiss P-36(Hawk) and P-40 flying together?
Also very nice assortment of French and Russian types from all eras.
WOW!

Thank you, I will transmit your congratulations to the photographers of my squad

The Me 109 and the Buchon made separate displays. the 109 flew alone and the Buchon was part of a display with a Spitfire MkV and a Hurricane. the Buchon arrived during the meeting , he was delayed after having lost a canopy part during the flight from England.
Also many weather problems this weekend...

Same for the two Curtiss, they didn't fly at the same time.

I am curious about La Ferte -- I have been interested in attending ever since first hearing some years ago about this event with warbirds operating off of grass.

My question is: What sort of provisions are made for press? Is there a special area for photographers on assignment that is away from the mass of spectators, and if so how is the shooting from this area?

Are there any reasonably priced hotels or other lodging in the immediate area?

Thanks for posting these wonderful pictures....

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Neal Nurmi

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Those are really some great pictures. It must have been a great show to see in person.

Thanks for posting them.

Cheers,

David

You need to consider Shuttleworth at Old Warden as well then.


It's been a few years since I've attended, but facilities are generally good. As ever, the right contacts do help. Access to the aircraft is (was) much better than UK shows in the am. It's a Gallic experience.

Some camp, yes, there's towns around, and it's in reasonable distance of Paris. People more in touch than I would be able to elaborate, but I would say it's one of the 'must do' aviation events of the world.

Cheers

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James K

"Switch on the underwater landing lights"
Emilio Largo, Thunderball.

www.VintageAeroWriter.com

At this show, you can see some photographers who have access to the planes, beyond the barriers. I think you should contact the managers of the airfield & show for that.
You can also find a good place behind the barriers, if you come at the show early in the morning : some places allow to see the planes taxiing very close.
There is also a VIP pass that includes an access to an elevated tribune with seats... (expensive, about 150 €)

La Ferté is just about 45mn by train from Paris (centre). quite easy to find lodging. there are also numerous hotels at various prices in all the towns around. Camping places also...
There is also a place near the airfield for the camping cars.

I think the best is to come by train then walk about 20-30mn to the airfield. Coming by car if not very early is a nightmare, as the airfield and the parkings are on a hill top with only one little road for access. From 9-9:30 AM, prepare yourself to spend 2 hours in your car...Earlier of course, it's done in some minutes.

Here you can have some more information on La Ferté Alais and the Salis association (AJBS)

http://www.ajbs.fr/index.php

I'll second the "must see" for La Ferte Alais, I've been there twice, and always tell people that it's one of the top five airshows I've ever been to. Everything from Bleriots to jets. Last time I was there they had a formation (admittedly loose) flyby of a 1913 Morane monoplane and a Mirage jet fighter. Then the Mirage pilot put on an aerobatic show that would match any A-10 display you ever saw. Plus Fokkers, DeHavillands, Spitfires, Yaks, etc.