Air show at la Ferte Alais

[Franglais]

I went to the air show at La Ferte Alais yesterday. The main theme is historical aircraft but I have included a few of the modern demonstrations:

1. Marine Rafale after a very slow fly past at low altitude with the wheels down. The pilot switched on the afterburner before the wheels were up

2. Junkers JU52

3. Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIX in photo reconnaisance version

4. Messerschmitt 163 Komet. The original had an unstable rocket engine which allowed it to reach 600 miles/hour and attack Flying Fortresses - if it didn't explode before getting off the ground. This modern replica relies on another aircraft to tow it up, after which it glides very prettily

5. During the demonstration by the Breitling Jet Team

All pictures done on the consumer Sigma 55-200 I bought last month