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Magnificent Flying Machines - The Victory Show

  In the second of my films from The Victory Show in 2026 the focus shifts to the Aircraft and the Magnificent flying machines of the era. On the ever popular flight line walk we see the beautiful chrome plated "Hap-penstance" a rare Douglas DC-3/C-47 Skytrain and is famously the last surviving C-41A. Next up we walk the line of smaller aircraft in bright colours etc these where the ones who took part in the famous dogfights of the war. With various aircraft flying high over the showground there is movement on the runway as the Lockheed 12A Electra G-AFTL manoeuvres for take off. Then gliding high overhead we see the Arial ballet of the airborne pyrotechnics display team before the twin propellers of the Bristol Blenheim Mk.IFL6739 (G-BPIV) start up and it makes it's way onto the runway too. Next up a very special Spitfire variant known as the aerolite spitfire a modern take on a classic design and then almost as if to offer a compassion the original version can ...

Leicester City Festival 2019 - Heliosphere

Spinning, Spiraling high above the crowd Heliosphere is presented by the Dream Engine and was the finale to a week of events at Leicester City Festival 2019. During the performance an acrobat suspended beneath a helium balloon explores the uncharted space between street level and rooftops creating the illusion of flying. The performer can go from street level to twenty meters up in a mere moment making for a dynamic and interactive show for the audience. We join the performer and ground crew setting up before she rises into the sky, then marvel as the large helium balloon eclipse the evening sun over Jubilee Square in Leicester what a view of the city she must have from such a height. As she descends to street level children race to give her a (very) high five before she soars high above their heads and performs acrobatic moves. Music: Mission to Mars - Audio Hertz Performance: The Dream Engine Filming: Leigh Spencer   ...

A Helicopter Delivers The Matchball To LCFC v NFFC

As part of Leicester City FC`s Remembrance Day fixture the games match ball was delivered to the King Power Stadium by an RAF Helicopter. The Helicopters arrival was followed by a silence in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in conflicts both past and present and a marching pipe band at half time.

The Victory Show 2012 - Vulcan XH558 flypast

The Victory Show takes place every year at Foxlands farm in the Leicestershire Village of Cosby. The Show features a re-enactment of a wartime battle alongside an 'Camp' featuring a number military vehicles and an air show. This video features a flypast by Vulcan XH558 during the airshow that takes place alongside the main event and features everything from miniature remote controlled models through to full size spitfires and a Dakota. you can view my other Victory Show videos at Airshow : http://youtu.be/E9JJ9iiei18 Battle re-enactment : http://youtu.be/R5dDOwJ57iI

Victory Show 2012 - Airshow

The Victory Show takes place every year at Foxlands farm in the Leicestershire Village of Cosby. The Show features a re-enactment of a wartime battle alongside an 'Camp' featuring a number military vehicles and an air show. This video features the air show that takes place alongside the main event and features everything from miniature remote controlled models through to full size spitfires and a Dakota. like my battle video I have given the film a vintage look and a 'letterbox' format to give an idea of the dramatic action taking place.

Helicopter Delivers L.C.F.C Matchball

As part of Leicester City's annual remembrance day fixture, it has become tradition for the games match ball to be delivered to the ground by helicopter whilst veterans and serving soldiers line the edge of the pitch. This video (shot an a smart phone) shows the approach, landing and departure of the helicopter as well as the presentation of the match ball to the officials. the presentation was followed by a silence and the players wore poppy's embroidered on their playing shirts.

Marching On To Victory - The Victory Show 2011

The Victory Show 2011 Marching On To Victory is the second of my films from this years Victory Show 2011 in cosby and features the large scale battle re-enactments that the event has become known for. The film is shot in a rough style and monochrome to evoke the old newsreels of the era The event runs over two days in september and features historical societies, re-enactments and vehicles from various eras to find out more visit http://www.thevictoryshow.co.uk

Fantastical Flying Machines - The Victory Show 2011

In the first of my videos from this years Victory Show in Cosby I focus on the Aircraft display that runs concurrently with the main show and features period aircraft including a Hurricane R4118, Piper L-4 Cub 57-H and more taking to the sky and performing for the crowds. unfortunately due to bad weather the vulcan was unable to attend this year. The event runs over two days and features historical societies, re-enactments and vehicles from various eras to find out more visit http://www.thevictoryshow.co.uk

The Alps From Above

Whilst on a flight to Italy we where treated to these stunning views of the Alps stretching out below the aircraft The mountain sides where highlighted by the sun and created a truly spectacular sight that looked otherworldly in its beauty, Nature at its finest.