As the title suggests, it was a wet one. In spite of this, the organisers put on an excellent display for those who waited for the horrible weather to pass, and I for one am glad I stayed!
Here's a view I don't think anyone would have ever anticipated seeing... a Whirlwind, Wessex, Sea King, Scout and Wasp all taking off in sequence. I believe this may have been a historic first for those types flying together?
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
The weather flight in the morning really didn't take much convincing that it was horrible out there... a quick circuit around HH's base, mostly in cloud and horrible rain. I only shot it in case it was the only flight of the day
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
The sun was there somewhere!
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
A special treat for those who stayed after hours, being air dried by the downwash of the Sea King on the gate!
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
Historic Helicopters Open Day, Chard Equestrian, 05/08/21 by Oliver Curtis, on Flickr
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Soaking in Somerset, Historic Helicopters Open Day - 5/8/21
Re: Soaking in Somerset, Historic Helicopters Open Day - 5/8/21
thankyou for these, i am disappointed not to have made it there myself, but you have inspired me to make more of an effort next season
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Re: Soaking in Somerset, Historic Helicopters Open Day - 5/8/21
Your perseverance paid dividends. Thanks for sharing your excellent shots
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