BluBear Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Just read this fantastic article posted over at Keypublishing about the warbird pilot Brian Smith. http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/12/11/aviation-profile-brian-smith/ "Some of you will be familiar with Brian for his exploits flying World War Two fighter aircraft with the Old Flying Machine Company, The Fighter Collection, Historic Flying Ltd and others. His warbird displays are flown with the "Hanna spirit" and most recently, he has been putting on superb routines in the Hawk 75, Bearcat, Corsair and Spitfire, amongst others.The article looks at how Brian got involved in the aviation world via the Tiger Club, leading into his association with Neil Williams and Ray Hanna, the latter of whom facilitated Brian's entry to the warbird scene when he invited him to join OFMC. Brian discusses at length his time flying with OFMC and TFC, amongst many other things including his work on OFMC's film/television productions, comparing the various marks of Spitfire, comments on flying numerous warbirds and leading the 16-ship Spitfire sequence at Duxford in 2010." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted December 12, 2014 2. Administrators Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Nice article Chris and some top-notch photos to go with it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBear Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Good isn't it, isn't it though?! I've admired his '434 solos very much over the last few years, it's clear to see now how he seems to capture that 'Hanna' method of flying. He had so many great mentors including the man himself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted December 12, 2014 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Briiliant! Thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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