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Archived 30 August 2001

Southport Airshow, Lancashire – Sunday 5 September

Today is, if anything, even brighter and warmer than Saturday. The Team was up bright and early, as were the crowds, who are flocking to the seafront at Southport in droves. As always, we shall be bringing you the hightlights from todays display as it happens.

 


The Southport Airshow commentary Team

The Southport Airshow commentary Team, DeltaWeb’s own Tim Callaway and Chris Mills of Dune 107.9FM

Tim Callway interviews Shaun, Cuz and Peter Jackson

Tim Callaway interviews Team Leader Shaun Wyatt, Team Manager Mark "Cuz" Curry, and Peter Jackson representing Breitling, the Team’s major sponsor.

Members of the local Constabulary

Members of the local Constabulary pay a flying visit to the Blue Eagles caravan.

The Team's helicopters on Southport Beach

The Team’s helicopters lined up in front of Southport Pier.

The display walkthrough

The Team walk through the display prior to take off.

Pre-flight inspection of the Lynx

Bob Lowis and Jez Beynon complete their preflight inspection of the Lynx.

Lynx Liftoff

The Lynx leads the Team’s departure for their display.

Gazelle over Southport Pier

Eagle 4 departs over Southport Pier before forming up with the rest of the Team.

The Eaglebreak

A spectacular start to the show – the Eagle Break.

Tim Callaway and Mark "cuz" Curry

Tim Callaway and WO2 Mark "Cuz" Curry, Team Manager, talk the large crowd through the outstanding display.

A Pair of Gazelles

The Gazelles lining up for the synchro pedal turn.

Entering the Back Flip

The Lynx just entering the extraordinary Back Flip manoeuvre.

The Spread Eagle

The Team’s trademark finale, The Spread Eagle.

Returning to land

Following the display, the Team makes a slow flypast immediately prior to landing.

 

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