A Liberation Day Meet the Pilots, sponsored by Titan Wealth, took place on Thursday 8 May raising nearly £3,000 for the Air Display.
Hawker Hurricane R4118, the only Hurricane to have taken part in the Battle of Britain that remains flying, and FE511 Harvard, one of the allies' most important training aircraft, visited the island along with 'Ready for Duty', the U.S. Navy's version of the legendary DC-3 and C-47. Run by the Dallas based Commemorative Air Force R4D embarked on a 12,000-mile journey to honour the service and sacrifice of American and Allied forces for VE Day and the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
The three aircraft carried out flypasts on Liberation Day as well as a P8 Poseidon from 201 Squadron and an A400M.
Deputy Sue Aldwell, Committee for Education, Sport and Culture, said:
'The ‘Meet the Pilots’ event is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about the aircraft that were fighting in the war over 80 years ago. It is important for children and adults to have the opportunity to see these aircraft up close and speak to the pilots and crew who are dedicated to keeping them in the sky.'
Robin Newbould, CEO of Titan Wealth, said:
'We are excited to continue our sponsorship of this much-loved community event which always attracts hundreds of aviation fans, young and old, and raises funds for the Guernsey Air Display. This type of event has been enjoyed in Guernsey for over 60 years and is so important in commemorating the legacy of the RAF community who have served their country over the last century.'
