RetroFestival

After a break of a few years, we decided to get tickets for the RetroFestival. The show formerly known as Wings, Wheels, Speed & Steam. Has all that and more. With Lynette along for the day we drove the Camper in (and got an extra free ticket) and parked in the classic car lines. A refreshment stop and we were ready to start exploring.



The show is laid out along the side of the runway, where later in the day a few aerobatic displays would be put on. First up were some Scooters and a few cool caravans.









As it was nearing snack time we grabbed some cakes and looked round a few of the vintage stalls. Everything from clothes to toys and furniture was on offer. Lily spied some little peddle planes and leapt at the chance of a flight.







After a rest by the Camper we headed out again to check out some steam engines and the cool Portafold caravan club.







By now the first of the air displays was about to start, so with a bit of people watching on route (there were some amazing outfits being worn) we made our way to the flightline for a bit of biplane action.









Skirting along the classic cars we stopped for lunch and a rest before setting out once more. row after row of cool cars were on display from Americana through British classics and some shiny commercials.

















Another flying display started overhead, so we watched as the Harvard banked and dived.







We took in the last of the stalls and some big classics before aiming for the camper once more.







With Kim wanting to do a spot of shopping, Lily and I had a last look at some cars, grabbed an ice cream, watched the last aerial display and flew ourselves before meeting back at the camper for the last time.















Tired and hot we piled back in and cruised home. The show was massive and with camping and evening entertainment on offer a plan was hatched to make a full weekend of it one day! More snaps can be found here

Steve.