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Thursday 01 and Friday 02 August 2002 – Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival

Friday’s weather couldn’t have been more different. A fresh breeze cooled the 240,000 people who gathered along the superb seafront as they basked under a bright, clear blue sky. The Team flew in the morning session at 12:00, and spent the rest of the day on the stand signing a huge number of posters and brochures. Captain Jennie Shaw’s excellent commentary formed the perfect compliment to the outstanding and accurate display. Jennie and Julie also found time for an impromtu dip in the warm sea, much to the delight of the spectators as they remained fully clothed in their flying suits! Once again, the Team made many new friends in the town, and already many have commented that the team must come again next year.

Some close ups during the display, the top of the Elphinstone loop….	….the pedal turn….

….the pull up to the loop….	….pulling up against the perfect blue sky.

Keith and Lea pull up first to reach 90 degrees nose up….	….and a close up of Lea reaching 90 degrees nose down immediately after.

Lea and Keith cross at the bottom of the heart manoeuvre.	Julie turning in, blades flashing in the sun.

The Prince of Wales Feather’s break closes the display.	A close up of Ray coming in to take the bow to the delighted crowd.

Julie and Jennie took time out for an impromtu dip with some young fans.	An unexpected move which went down very well with the children!

The Kahlifa aerobatic team made their first UK appearance, a superb display in L-39s.	Brian Lecomber and John Taylor were excellent in the Microlease Extra Duo, two aircraft flying as one!

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