That is a splendid video. Been to many airshows and the museum at Planes of Fame Ontario CA. Really nice to see what happens in the plane and listen to you explain how and why. Another wonderful flight of Mr Mitchell's magnificent bird.
Thank you mister for awesome vid. Spitfire and Corsair are beautiful. Wish there was a Mustang too, but oh boy, that Spit Merlin sound. Awesomeness. Keep it up!
Hi Dave , new to your videos and I have to say they are very special . I came to flying later in life and have started a PPL mainly bush flying in Cessna s in Africa . Your walk thru.take offs are so interesting to a learner .. I wish I’d have discovered flying earlier in life ! But I’m having fun now ! Flying whenever I can .. Thanks again for your time in sharing these experiences 👌
I love those old war birds, nothing else sounds like them. From what I've seen on The History Channel, the U.S. Navy didn't like the Corsair when it first came out because they were prone to crash on the flightdeck because the pilot was sitting so far back and couldn't see what was in front of him, so the Navy gave them to the USMC who figured out how to land them on a carrier by using a Landing Signal Officer on the carrier to give the pilot information he needed so he could safely land the plane onboard. I was in VFA 151 Vigilantes onboard USS MIDWAY (CV 41) from 1990-1992 and thoroughly enjoyed that experience. I could've reenlisted in a F/A-18B two-seater had I scheduled the request in time which included a condensed egress course but my transfer date was fast approaching so I settled with a regular reenlistment in the Ready Room instead. My reenlisting officer was prior enlisted and I was his first non-family member he reenlisted, he reenlisted his brother about a month prior to me who was in another squadron; he later on went to fly with The Blue Angels and he took Mary Hart from Entertainment Tonight up on a flight during an interview one day.
IT was the Royal Navy who figured out how to land the Corsair on a carrier the R N were flying them off carriers 8 Mouths before the Americans go and learn some History
@@daniellastuart3145 I read about it in Pappy Boyington's biography a few years ago and he credited the USMC with successful carrier landings. I know the RN flew them also but the USN flew them first before the USMC & RN and abandoned the plane to the USMC due to they didn't consider it suitable for carrier use.
I have the feeling that the avionics on the top of the dash are not 1940 models? I love how your Spit seemed to leap off the runway. What a thrill for both pilots and the spectating crowd on the ground! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for this pilot's perspective of an air display ! A nice detail was the insertion of some photographs taking from down below in the crowd !
"It's the engine sound that people like as much as anything." Yes indeed. So why the never ending commentary over the PA on the ground? Some airshows play non-stop music. These people need to shut up, respect the audience and performers and let the planes have their say. Great vid. Thanks for posting.
Bloody magnificent! What a display of two legendary ww2 aircraft and great commentary. I'd love to see a Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito and Lancaster flying in formation one day.
I love your videos Dave! I remember reading about the “Y2K Spitfire” restoration in Classic Wings when I was growing up, so it’s wonderful to come along with you in your videos flying her. Especially in formation - you hold station so well! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
08/03/2121 Interesting to see the inside efforts of the pilot in this display. On the 5th I saw a display in Temora, NSW, Australia. Three spitfires, an Avenger and many more planes. Celebrating the centenary of the Royal Australian Airforce.
A man of many talents; I enjoyed your soundtrack. Is that Vintech from my home Village of Gransden, Cambridgshire? Your accent and the RCAF F18s remind me of when I was doing a EWO course at RAFC Cranwell; I was flying F3s at RAF Coningsby at the time. There was a Canadian F18 guy on the course and we were chatting about Spitfires. I offered to take around the BBMF and got the keys off the boss and let ourselves in the hanger. As it was dark I had to turn the lights on revealing around 4 Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Chipmunk, a Dakota and a Lancaster. The guy was dumbfounded. He sat in a Spit for ages and just didn’t believe that they were real and that they flew. Beautiful video, thank you.
Many years ago I had the great privilege to fly with Peter Kinsey in the Grace Spitfire and that was a profound and exhilarating experience. Shortly after taking to the air at Duxford, Peter asked me how I wanted to experience the flight. Nice and steady, or to experience the full handling capability of the Spitfire? Naturally, if not without some apprehension, I decided what was possibly to be a lifetime opportunity and experience had to be with aerobatics. To put it mildly, Peter gave me the flight of a lifetime, so much so there were times when I was almost completely disorientated. I often think about reliving the experience but, so far, the opportunity as eluded me. To the Warbird Workshop video, however, as fascinating and interesting as it has been to view the reconstruction of the Spitfire following the accident, I doubt I shall be rushing to view the remainder of that UKTV series. Yet again the idiotic film makers have not only ruined the experience with inappropriate (supposed) music, they have overwhelmed the entire experience, so much so the Merlin sound was rarely heard. Furthermore, at times, the cacophony increased to such a crescendo that the dialogue was hard to follow. It is a common failing by so many film makers of this genre and I just cannot understand where they think they are coming from and to what type of audience they believe their productions are supposed to appeal. In short, they behave as if they are indolent children who have too many toys and cannot resist playing with all of them and simultaneously too at times.
Hi Dave, another great video! How sensitive are the controls of the Spitfire? and how much control movement is needed when gently maneuvering? thank you. All the best, R.
It must be quite something to fly those aeroplanes, I mean most light aircraft people fly have 200hp and you have a couple of thousand lol. Fantastic sound but I must admit I prefer the more feral sound of the Griffon!
Well, what can anyone say? Another great video, and some really awesome display flying in iconic aircraft. Just noticed the VWoC Spit doesn't have canon bulges, is there fuel in there instead? Great shame there are no runways at Borden, here's hoping that flying can return some day, even if just a grass strip. Such a historic site, it deserves to be the Canadian Duxford.
Later Spitfires removed the shallow gear up tyre bulge and instead curved the undercarriage leg cover to accommodate a slight leg droop. It is aerodynamically better to have any draggy bits on the wing’s underside.
Wow, amazing, explaining the flight and what a pilot has to look for ! 👍 I wonder at which speed did you make the fly-bys ?? Did you ever give them full throttle and speed ??
@@davehadfield5906 Thx a lot for your fast reply, i understand that this engines are really precious parts of engineering. How fast are you flying during a "fast" fly by ? Just to get a feeling for it, 200 to 300 mph ?
"No longer any runways at Borden." - I used to live at Barrie, went to a show there in the days when runways still existed. So, who decided to dump all over the history of Borden by getting rid of runways? No respect for the position that AIRFIELD held in Canadian aviation history I guess. All that said, what a brilliant video. And by the way Dave, I used to attend a little church in Omagh... Familiar ground for you.
@@davehadfield5906 Yes. If you ever knew Arnold McDuffie, he pointed out a certain grass strip close to it. Love your content. These in cockpit videos are superb, as is your commentary. Keep them coming.
No, there's no need for that kind of speed. I set the RPM at 2400, and then have lots of flex for throttle-movement without overboosting. Too fast and you zip past the crowd too quickly, and the turn-arounds are too lengthy.
Once again,,great video!! I understand the need in some aircraft for curving fighter style approaches. I love doing them, thru a left base I feel I can judge my app better. As I am a private pilot trained in square, am I just developing a bad habit? Ur thoughts?.
@@ronniemackinnon3237 In a nosewheel aircraft none of this matters. In a tailwheel aircraft if the circuit is empty, do what you like. If however you have to follow 3 C-150s or Katanas on 3-mile finals, you haven't much choice except conform, go elsewhere, or fly at a low-use time of day. But the important thing is to go flying ;)
these show announcers that don't bother to read up on display aircraft to at least get some of the terminology correct are pathetic ! ... Merlin Royce ?! sheesh !
Amazing video, I love the voice over explaining what is going on. Thank you for taking the time to make this. I look forward to future videos!
Two very special aircraft to me, my dad looked after both of these (also swordfish) when he was on carriers during WWII
Two of the most iconic tail-dragger warbirds, wonderful-thanks
Terrific performances.expertly flown.Dave you must be the single most experienced Spitfire pilot flying today.
Don't forget the Battle of Britain Memorial Display Flight at RAF Coningsby in the UK 17:44
That is a splendid video. Been to many airshows and the museum at Planes of Fame Ontario CA. Really nice to see what happens in the plane and listen to you explain how and why. Another wonderful flight of Mr Mitchell's magnificent bird.
Excellent video, I only fly spits in combat simulators but I’ve learned so much from this.
Thank you mister for awesome vid. Spitfire and Corsair are beautiful. Wish there was a Mustang too, but oh boy, that Spit Merlin sound. Awesomeness. Keep it up!
Hi Dave , new to your videos and I have to say they are very special . I came to flying later in life and have started a PPL mainly bush flying in Cessna s in Africa . Your walk thru.take offs are so interesting to a learner .. I wish I’d have discovered flying earlier in life ! But I’m having fun now ! Flying whenever I can ..
Thanks again for your time in sharing these experiences 👌
I love those old war birds, nothing else sounds like them. From what I've seen on The History Channel, the U.S. Navy didn't like the Corsair when it first came out because they were prone to crash on the flightdeck because the pilot was sitting so far back and couldn't see what was in front of him, so the Navy gave them to the USMC who figured out how to land them on a carrier by using a Landing Signal Officer on the carrier to give the pilot information he needed so he could safely land the plane onboard.
I was in VFA 151 Vigilantes onboard USS MIDWAY (CV 41) from 1990-1992 and thoroughly enjoyed that experience. I could've reenlisted in a F/A-18B two-seater had I scheduled the request in time which included a condensed egress course but my transfer date was fast approaching so I settled with a regular reenlistment in the Ready Room instead. My reenlisting officer was prior enlisted and I was his first non-family member he reenlisted, he reenlisted his brother about a month prior to me who was in another squadron; he later on went to fly with The Blue Angels and he took Mary Hart from Entertainment Tonight up on a flight during an interview one day.
IT was the Royal Navy who figured out how to land the Corsair on a carrier the R N were flying them off carriers 8 Mouths before the Americans go and learn some History
@@daniellastuart3145 I read about it in Pappy Boyington's biography a few years ago and he credited the USMC with successful carrier landings. I know the RN flew them also but the USN flew them first before the USMC & RN and abandoned the plane to the USMC due to they didn't consider it suitable for carrier use.
Thank you for taking me along in the Spitfire....even though I never left
my sofa....I really enjoy your helmet cam videos!!
Thank you for posting. This was my Dad's favourate WW2 Aerocraft.
That still photography is awesome. Of course it takes an awesome pilot to put the plane where the photographer can get the shot. Beautiful aircraft
See ct no
So happy that the youtube recommendation engine served me well today! Thank you for the flight sir!
I have the feeling that the avionics on the top of the dash are not 1940 models? I love how your Spit seemed to leap off the runway. What a thrill for both pilots and the spectating crowd on the ground! Thanks for sharing.
No need for a big reflector gunsight, they ruined many faces in survived crashes.
That's something you don't see everyday thanks very much for these a corsair and a spitfire what could be better on a easter Sunday
Thank you very much for this pilot's perspective of an air display ! A nice detail was the insertion of some photographs taking from down below in the crowd !
Very nice Dave and thank you. Love both aircraft but sure miss the Corsair. Keep up hothead good work
Sure miss it too was my favorite specially when it flew with the Mitchell or the f86 Sabre
My TWO favourite fighter aircraft of all time!!!
A BIG Thank You to all who made this video presentation possible. 👍😁🤗🇬🇧🇦🇺🦘
"It's the engine sound that people like as much as anything." Yes indeed. So why the never ending commentary over the PA on the ground? Some airshows play non-stop music. These people need to shut up, respect the audience and performers and let the planes have their say. Great vid. Thanks for posting.
Exactly! 100%! 👍🏻 Yes, it’s the engine sound I love. That is why there is no room in my life for electric vehicles of any sort. 🤮
Bloody magnificent! What a display of two legendary ww2 aircraft and great commentary. I'd love to see a Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito and Lancaster flying in formation one day.
I get goosebumps whenever I hear that Merlin
Wish I was in the back seat, tip of the hat Bro.
I love your videos Dave! I remember reading about the “Y2K Spitfire” restoration in Classic Wings when I was growing up, so it’s wonderful to come along with you in your videos flying her. Especially in formation - you hold station so well! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Great video, love the narration. Awesome footage. Not bad singing too.
08/03/2121 Interesting to see the inside efforts of the pilot in this display. On the 5th I saw a display in Temora, NSW, Australia. Three spitfires, an Avenger and many more planes. Celebrating the centenary of the Royal Australian Airforce.
Thats Brilliant right from the start. Well worth a watch and some quick lessons for the Armchair Pilot.
Its a pleasure to watch! Thank you a lot!
Shat a nice video. lovely to watch! Thank you so much for this
Thanks for the footage!
A man of many talents; I enjoyed your soundtrack. Is that Vintech from my home Village of Gransden, Cambridgshire? Your accent and the RCAF F18s remind me of when I was doing a EWO course at RAFC Cranwell; I was flying F3s at RAF Coningsby at the time. There was a Canadian F18 guy on the course and we were chatting about Spitfires. I offered to take around the BBMF and got the keys off the boss and let ourselves in the hanger. As it was dark I had to turn the lights on revealing around 4 Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Chipmunk, a Dakota and a Lancaster. The guy was dumbfounded. He sat in a Spit for ages and just didn’t believe that they were real and that they flew. Beautiful video, thank you.
Good story! I do the same thing! The Vintech I refer to in the video is not in the UK, it's at our hangar at Gatineau airport.
What a great video, Thank you for sharing!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Very nice show, thanks.
That was great fun!!
Fantastic videos. Thanks for making them!!
0:15. What a great lineup. Do they all fly?
Er...I'm talking about the aircraft...
Many years ago I had the great privilege to fly with Peter Kinsey in the Grace Spitfire and that was a profound and exhilarating experience. Shortly after taking to the air at Duxford, Peter asked me how I wanted to experience the flight. Nice and steady, or to experience the full handling capability of the Spitfire? Naturally, if not without some apprehension, I decided what was possibly to be a lifetime opportunity and experience had to be with aerobatics. To put it mildly, Peter gave me the flight of a lifetime, so much so there were times when I was almost completely disorientated. I often think about reliving the experience but, so far, the opportunity as eluded me.
To the Warbird Workshop video, however, as fascinating and interesting as it has been to view the reconstruction of the Spitfire following the accident, I doubt I shall be rushing to view the remainder of that UKTV series. Yet again the idiotic film makers have not only ruined the experience with inappropriate (supposed) music, they have overwhelmed the entire experience, so much so the Merlin sound was rarely heard. Furthermore, at times, the cacophony increased to such a crescendo that the dialogue was hard to follow. It is a common failing by so many film makers of this genre and I just cannot understand where they think they are coming from and to what type of audience they believe their productions are supposed to appeal. In short, they behave as if they are indolent children who have too many toys and cannot resist playing with all of them and simultaneously too at times.
Another wonderful video, thank you so much!
Absolutely love it ! Thanks heaps!
3:00 Taking off among the grapevines at Omaka air field.
Good to know thanks. Just about to start my DA workup in a Mark XVI
We had one, but I never flew it. I was always looking over at it in formations...
@@davehadfield5906 To be fair Dave it doesn't sound like you go short of warbird flying on various types :) !
Great video and editing sir.
WOW!
Thanks for sharing!
Great video! Thanks Dave!
Hi Dave, another great video! How sensitive are the controls of the Spitfire? and how much control movement is needed when gently maneuvering? thank you. All the best, R.
It must be quite something to fly those aeroplanes, I mean most light aircraft people fly have 200hp and you have a couple of thousand lol.
Fantastic sound but I must admit I prefer the more feral sound of the Griffon!
Totally awesome! Thank you!
Well, what can anyone say? Another great video, and some really awesome display flying in iconic aircraft. Just noticed the VWoC Spit doesn't have canon bulges, is there fuel in there instead? Great shame there are no runways at Borden, here's hoping that flying can return some day, even if just a grass strip. Such a historic site, it deserves to be the Canadian Duxford.
Yes, we installed four 12.5 gal bladder tanks in the gun bays for our "5000 Miles In A Spitfire" program in 2018.
Later Spitfires removed the shallow gear up tyre bulge and instead curved the undercarriage leg cover to accommodate a slight leg droop. It is aerodynamically better to have any draggy bits on the wing’s underside.
Beautiful, thank you.
Just beautiful 👌
nice plane
Brilliant!
We either take off or blow up (battle of britian) great video
I thought the same.. “How much longer Ops, we either stand down or blow up, which do you want”? 😄
Thank You.
Wow, amazing, explaining the flight and what a pilot has to look for ! 👍 I wonder at which speed did you make the fly-bys ?? Did you ever give them full throttle and speed ??
Thanks. No, we never use full power because the engines are very expensive to overhaul, and we'd be past the crowd too quick.
@@davehadfield5906 Thx a lot for your fast reply, i understand that this engines are really precious parts of engineering. How fast are you flying during a "fast" fly by ? Just to get a feeling for it, 200 to 300 mph ?
@@boogie153 About 240 mph, but it depends if you want to accumulate energy for the next maneuver, or shed it to stay in close to the crowd.
Awesome... 👍🤗
"No longer any runways at Borden." - I used to live at Barrie, went to a show there in the days when runways still existed. So, who decided to dump all over the history of Borden by getting rid of runways? No respect for the position that AIRFIELD held in Canadian aviation history I guess. All that said, what a brilliant video. And by the way Dave, I used to attend a little church in Omagh... Familiar ground for you.
Really? That's about 100 yards from the ball diamond.
@@davehadfield5906 Yes. If you ever knew Arnold McDuffie, he pointed out a certain grass strip close to it. Love your content. These in cockpit videos are superb, as is your commentary. Keep them coming.
Hi Dave, how much G´s you perform on airshows like this +/-?
Great videos. Do you display and formate at +6 boost and 2650rpm?
No, there's no need for that kind of speed. I set the RPM at 2400, and then have lots of flex for throttle-movement without overboosting. Too fast and you zip past the crowd too quickly, and the turn-arounds are too lengthy.
RR-Merlin got Best sound; Sorry P&W!
When was this video filmed? And is the corsair back flying again?
Doubtfull, considering the heavy damages
The display was 2018. The accident occurred a year later. Nil fix yet.
Seems like a pretty short takeoff
Wow. Almost like being at the controls-next time I’m in my Champ I’’ll “think Spitfire”...
I watched Gen. Richard Rohmer fly our Champ at Edenvale a few years back, and he did curving-fighter approaches every time. Made you stop and think...
Once again,,great video!!
I understand the need in some aircraft for curving fighter style approaches.
I love doing them, thru a left base I feel I can judge my app better.
As I am a private pilot trained in square, am I just developing a bad habit?
Ur thoughts?.
@@ronniemackinnon3237 In a nosewheel aircraft none of this matters. In a tailwheel aircraft if the circuit is empty, do what you like. If however you have to follow 3 C-150s or Katanas on 3-mile finals, you haven't much choice except conform, go elsewhere, or fly at a low-use time of day. But the important thing is to go flying ;)
Nice :D
No doubt which is the prettier of the two ...
Darn spellcheck. I meant keep up the good work. Sorry
these show announcers that don't bother to read up on display aircraft to at least get some of the terminology correct are pathetic ! ... Merlin Royce ?! sheesh !
Thank you.