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Posted: **Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:58 pm**

Another great open day for Warbirds at Ardmore today, the weather did its biz and cleared up for a record turnout. A couple of photos only, actually watched the show with the naked eye as opposed to through a lens. Highlights, the Strikemaster display, Simon Gault in the Thunder mustang and as always the Spit. Best was taking my daughter up in the Dak at her request, been asking since the last open day, for her 5th Birthday today.

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:12 am**

You were very lucky with that last photo, not only did you get the ideal seat in the DC-3 but also the Mustang came just right. Sometimes you get very lucky and you did! Nice paint job on the Mustang too.

I guess that the views from the Strikemaster cockpit must be good, looks like it would be great visibility from such a large canopy.

Thanks for posting.

smooth landings.

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:21 am**

Awesome display by Dave Brown in the Strikemaster at Ardmore today. Also saw what I reckon was the best Messenger display I have seen, Doug keeps on getting better and better in the Spitfire, great day and thanks to all involved.

Simon's display today was brilliant!!!

Was a pleasure watching Geoff run up the DC-3 today.

Andrew gives a wave to the guys in the tower during his display.

The crowd watch Frank Parker's Kittyhawk display.

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:54 am**

I think the Strikemaster must take the post on these

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:00 am**

That shot of the Strikemaster is stunning Gavin.

I was working on the aero club stand in the afternoon so didn't get any photos of those displays, but here are a few from the morning:

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:10 am**

FK ... Gav's Blunty is great but i think your Muzzie win's the prize here

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:55 pm**

Thanks All
Awsome shots

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 2:48 pm**

spongebob206 wrote:
QUOTE (spongebob206 @ Jun 6 2011,1:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks All
Awsome shots

I agree all awesome

Thanks for shareing.

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 2:52 pm**

Yes agree great shots all round..wish I remembered it was on!

..anybody get some shots of the Moth Minor? Did the L-39 fly?

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:20 pm**

Love all the pics- knew I'd be able to find decent ones here!

Here are a few of my point and shoots, the rest are on my blog here: http://ardmorepilot.blogspot.com/2011/06/a...n-day-pics.html

Posted: **Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:08 pm**

Naki wrote:
QUOTE (Naki @ Jun 11 2011,3:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes agree great shots all round..wish I remembered it was on! ..anybody get some shots of the Moth Minor? Did the L-39 fly?

L-39 was on the Tarmac and didnt fly, I took a shot of the moth minor:)

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:59 pm**

Few more from Ardmore.

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:23 pm**

Typical so pretty , my fave is the happens to be the Strikemaster parked beside the P-40

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:11 pm**

ALL great shots....i agree with Ian, the blunty is the star.......thanks too you all

Posted: **Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:25 pm**

Had a bit of a jet-buffet at Ardmore today, the L-39, Learjet and Strikemaster were all flying at various times during the day!

Posted: **Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:30 pm**

I cant wait for the mossie

Another year away I hear

Posted: **Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:24 pm**

Derek , that is the regulars , to get it right takes time , no point mushing it before time , gestation off the Hawker Hurricane followed the same route .