Gee Bee R2 Near Crash in Germany - Delmar Benjamin

[@robertmatch6550]

Very well photographed and recorded. Put a big smile on my face! DANKE!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Danke fuer das Lob! Gruss aus Dublin Irland - Fred

[@rugman66]

This brings a smile to my face. My Father and I saw Delmar and his Gee Bee a number of time at air shows in the SF Bay Area, and at Reno. I feel lucky to have have watched such an awesome pilot and aircraft perform in person. Great memories of great airshow performances.

[@lindabenjamin2013]

Wonderful to see the Gee Bee flying again, even if just in video. So many memories. Thank you for sharing!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hi Linda, it flew twice on that weekend. I have a second video from that weekend including a near crash after which the GeeBee had to be cleared by German authorities for take off> I am happy you liked this, may be you get back to see more on KZbin.com/user/ScaleJet Greetings, Fred from Ireland

[@lindabenjamin2013]

@@ScaleJetFred Yes, I have watched your videos and shared them with many friends. I was at the show in Germany . . . I'm Delmar's wife!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Dear Linda, firstly I am apologising for not realising who you are! I am so happy to read your comments aand that the recording as presented is what you can expect from an amateur video camera operator! I still remember everything and I regret not having talked to you directly. However, between the two videos on my Youtune channel you have some exposure as the strong support behind Delmar! I hope you are all well? Please give my regards to Delmar, I never forget his scilll flying the GeeBee. Greetings from Dublin, Fred

[@jimmywright5054]

@@lindabenjamin2013 lol would think he would know that ! great skill in a airplane and building them and great man your husband .

[@jimmywright5054]

I never had the privilege of meeting you or your husband . but your name gave me a pretty good clue

[@michaelsulpizio606]

These experimental racing planes in the day were a big part of our air craft history! I am glad that there are those such as Delmar and his wife that were able to build an exact replica of this very famous classic racing plane so that those of us that will ever be able to afford to do such epic things can enjoy these air crafts too! Regards Mike S.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thanks for watching.! On my ScaleJetFred channel I have one more video, It was recorded one day earlier. Delmar was to fly over ONLY as preparation for the next day display. To all present, including his wife, he landed. Because -unknown to him- the beginning of the concrete runway is a sharp edge Concrete above the grass hill! The rest shows Delmar's skill to save the plane and himself... Watch it and enjoy! Filename Filename Teil 2 GeeBee 16 Feb 13.m2ts Part 2 GeeBee of 16 Feb 13.m2ts Regards Fred from Dublin Ireland

[@scottgorman7166]

Wow what a special treat seeing the Gee Bee in action. I remember going head over heels when my dad brought home a metal model of this beauty (same color scheme). I bet I was 4 or 5 years old, Im 70 now. Thanks for posting this wonderful video.

[@INCABRC]

Grew up in Creswell Oregon where the Gee Bee was constructed by Delmar and his long term friend and airshow pilot, Steve Wolf. (Steve flew and performed with the biplane Sampson) Had the privilege of meeting them both and stopping by from time to time as she was being built. What's under the fabric is a sheer work of art. It is flawless. Once test flights began in 1991, you would often see the R2 as she streaked across the sky. What an amazing sound, an amazing aircraft, and what amazing men who built her. Thank you, gentlemen, for your huge contribution to our aviation history, reborn again. : ) BTW, This is a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing!

[@kevatut23]

Delmars energy management and precision are incredible. Thanks for the video

[@ScaleJetFred]

Yes they are! Thanks for watching, Fred

[@taofledermaus]

Fantastic video. I saw Delmar fly this play around 1999 or so in my home town in California. I think it was the last time they had a local air show here. One of the things Delmar would do would taxi the plane up near the crowd, and jump out of the little door before the plane came to a complete stop. He was quite the showman! I think I have some still photos still, he was wearing the exact same outfit.

[@Anon54387]

Someone I know ran out of film just as he hopped out of the plane so instead of taking photos that person was reloading film.

[@GTfour01]

Brilliant video of a brilliant plane and it's pilot. Delmar was a brave man. I take of my hat deeply for him. Love the GeeBee.

[@PeteSztencel]

Amazingly crisp knife-edge flying considering the short moment/tiny rudder/minimal deflection combination! Superb piloting skills. :-)

[@Hakinank]

3.40 🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@scootergeorge7089]

@@Hakinank 3:40

[@martentrudeau6948]

Hats off to Delmar, he walked away from that landing and the plane is repaired. What a crazy looking plane!

[@83snowgoose]

Don't fret about your voice over Fred - it was the perfect icing on the cake of this remarkable video. A simply superb demonstration of all that is possible in giving enjoyment with good grace on KZbin. With best wishes from the UK..

[@MosinMauserSmith9130]

Brings back great memories of the 1996 Dayton Air Show when my young boys were into The Rocketeer. We went so they could see the Gee Bee fly. Delmar held each boy and let them look into the cockpit. To this day my younger son has a large pic of the Gee Bee in his room.

[@josephrasberry3850]

Thanks for recording all this history. Awesome plane

[@ScaleJetFred]

Glad you enjoyed it Regards Fred

[@larrymitchell3502]

Lovely closeup stills showing the 'working parts.' Thank you for the video.

[@66tbird1]

Nice documentary. I too met Mr. Delmar back in the early 90's at the Phoenix air races. He put on a great show and was a very personable guy.

[@osanshouo1684]

Delmar, superb pilot, ty!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank you Osano for visiting bith videos. Greetings from Ireland, Fred

[@mustangsandwich]

Being a young pilot in California a few decades ago I LOVED watching Delmar fly this beautiful, history racer. Loved it. But, I knew this airplane was a real handful and always had a tings of anxiety watching his routines. He really created a treat for aviation fanatics with this project. If I remember correctly Steve Wolf might have had a hand in building this machine. Another aviation great - Steve.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thanks for the comment Steve! Greetings from Dublin Ireland, Fred

[@angelreading5098]

Thank you Fred for bringing this remarkable bit of flying to your excellent channel,most enjoyable.

[@fredharno4004]

Thank YOU for visiting my channel. Spread the news please. Greetings, Fred

[@brezel53]

FANTASTIC! Thanks for upload. A perfect addition to airrideGTIs Gee Bee R2 replica video.

[@ruten45]

Thank you for these pictures and the amazing skills of this pilot. Fantastic airplane and very unforgiving. Proven skills of this great pilot!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Many thanks! Fred

[@INCABRC]

Just stopping by to watch your video again. So well done. Thank you again for posting. Great stills and details also.

[@martinschmidt5541]

Das war ein flieger vom Feinsten - well Done Delmar !!! I was in Michelstadt - phantastic

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hallo Martin, Es ist schoen diese Erinnerung zu haben. Ich bin extra von Dublin (Irland) nach Michelstadt gekommen um es zu dokumentieren. Herzlichen Gruss aus Dublin, Fred

[@timmotel5804]

7/2023: I remember the Gee Bee from my early years, i was born in 1952. Always fascinating. A Big Engine with a Seat! Very Cool. My respect and thanks to all involved. The repair engineers were remarkable. Great work. Thank You

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thanks for sharing! Fred

[@genxdrones]

Great video, The Gee bee is my all time favorite birds

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thanks for the comment! Fred

[@BigWheelHawaii]

This is an absolute great video... What a great narration, this man is great....

[@Paiadakine]

Fantastic flying demonstration esp with a plane so short coupled. Very good pilot and beautiful replica.

[@stefanmarraccini8646]

Thanks for this. I never saw Delmar, but the Gee Bee is a beautiful yet quirky aircraft. Love 'em. And yes, the man has incredible skills.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Couldn't agree more!

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

Wow now that is what I call an outstanding damage control team. Well done Lufthansa. Great video and nice save on landing. Loved it.

[@davidnelson8081]

I listened to Delmar speak at Oshkosh. Very smart man who fully understood the aerodynamic capabilities and limitations of that airplane. Fantastic airshow performer. His quote I remember. " just don't go slow"!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank You for this comment David! Greetings from Dublin Ireland, Fred (German National)

[@peterjones4621]

Great video, what a beautiful and impressive plane. Thank you for the well done video.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Many thanks! Fred of ScaleJetFred

[@Mightiflier]

The pass with the Cessna 310 was truly awesome!

[@ScaleJetFred]

I agree Mightflier! please note that a second video of this GeeBeee flying after the damaged U/C was mended over night! Thanks for watchin and happy New Year. Regards Fred from ScaleJetFred channel

[@Mightiflier]

ScaleJetFred thank you, and Happy New Year to you!

[@bertinfreckmann6553]

Absolutly GORGEOUS !!!

[@Dlgeis]

You documented this historic scene excellently sir.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank You very much! Greetings from Dublin Ireland, Fred

[@TheXLCHKid]

Delmar Benjamin has proven that a highly skilled pilot can indeed safely fly the Gee Bee, but I am certain he would agree it is not for the novice. What he has done is validate the design by the Granvill brothers which dates bact to the very early 1930s. The Granvilles would be thrilled to witness what he can do with their plane.

[@jeffk464]

Based on how the RC versions flies, its not too bad if you can really reduce the wing loading from the original. Shouldn't be hard the original had a massive engine that probably didn't produce that much power.

[@MisterKatz]

@@jeffk464 You can't compare RC aircrafts with real ones. The weight/power ratio alone is totally wrong. RC planes have a lot more power when compared. That is why they are also easier to fly.

[@shinycessna]

​@@MisterKatzmore importantly they have almost nil wing loading compared to even light aircraft

[@shinycessna]

​​​only 550hp...in a plane that weighs as much as a cessna 172 that flew on 145hp

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hallo Pantera Tiger! Thank you for visiting my KZbin channel. For your information: you can find a second posting of this GeeBee flying on the next day and also over 70 other vodeos. greetings, Fred

[@marka7831]

very nice video, the stills in the hanger were nice as well.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Yes, thanks - Fred in Dublin

[@PN_48]

I remember seeing the GB in a Tamiya catalogue as a kid and fell in love with them. Awesome.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank you for viewing and the comment. Delmar did not have many more flights after this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnHoWqQprh4idE Regards Fred Scale Jet Fred kzbin.info

[@tomjoseph1444]

Very impressive work by the Lufthansa engineers!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Indeed! thanks for the visit - Fred

[@adriankline1351]

Simply beautiful! What kind of person would give this video and thumbs down? Some idiots can never be pleased! Thank you for sharing this amazing footage of such a beautiful machine. I would love to see more amazing videos if you get the chance. Much love and respect from Colorado USA.

[@paraglide01]

there no crash and burning airplaneparts, thats why.

[@GadgetMart]

I was thinking the same, takes balls of steel to fly that little widow maker.

[@DougStewart-eg6wl]

Excellent video with excellent narration

[@ibluap]

Gorgeous document!

[@MrSuzuki1187]

The Gee Bee is nothing more than an engine nacelle with wings. Delmar is one hell of a good pilot, and this from a retired airline pilot. The Gee Bee is a difficult plane to fly because it is a tailwheel airplane with a very short fuselage. I have 4,000 hours of tailwheel time, mostly in the Beech 18 and DC-3 so I know how hard this airplane would be to land in a crosswind.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thanks for the comment, Fred

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank you for watching and sending a comment, Fred

[@cypher1333]

Granville Brothers - Springfield, Massachusetts! The Gee Bee was was hot stuff when I was a boy growing up in Western Massachusetts, even three decades later. A very well-made plane, eccentric, sure, but lovable. Its only flaw was that it took such delight in killing its pilots. I do not know, but my visceral impression is that this replica has a different configuration from the original - it seems to fly very well. Thank you, Fred, for posting this.

[@channinglong1137]

Great camera work Thank you 🙏🏾

[@busterdee8228]

Good save. Top-notch piloting.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank You for watching Ray! Did you see the second posting with the GeeBee flying on my KZbin ScaleJetFred channel? Regards Fred

[@alexkalish8288]

I of the hardest aircraft to fly that ever took to the skys but a winner at air races. I don't know how many pilots were killed flying this plane but it was considerable. In one race nobody would fly it except Jimmy Doolittle who won the race with it. Delmar is a great pilot but few are at Doolittle's level - great video and it's wonderful to see this historic aircraft back in the air.

[@mexicooutlawpickleball3670]

Doolittle loved the plane, had only good things to say about it. There were 2 fatal accidents in R1’s. Neither was due to poor engineering.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank you both! Fred in Dublin, Cameraman since years for RC and Full size flying.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank you for your comment Mike! we all have our "moments" but Delmar was at all tims in full control. I was privileged to be asked for participation of the production of the DVD of the show. Hence I have used only footage from my two cameras (second was operated by James O'Brien, to day a commercial pilot himself. It is a piety Delmar stopped flying the GeeBee Regards Fred

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hi Dave! I must thank YOU for your commen because it will also be offorr other enthusiasts watching the video and reading about your experiences. regards Fred

[@BRZDR]

I learned about the existence of the Gee Bee from a movie I watched as a kid, The Rocketeer. Fascinating (and deadly!) design.

[@scottthompson2481]

What an awesome video , thanks so much for sharing . All the best ................

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank you Scott! Pass this to your friends please and thank you for visiting ScaleJetfred channel. Regards and greetings from Dublin, Ireland Fred

[@bill45colt]

GREAT GREAT GREAT video!! thanks for your hard work and determination!! Really enjoyed it!!

[@portlyoldman]

What a fabulous plane! I have a fantastic cut away drawing on my wall at home 😁

[@BarrettPowell]

Had a chance to see Delmar Benjamin fly this plane in person at a hot air balloon event in North Carolina many years ago. Got to see the plane up close. Amazed it flew so well. I fly as well and also used to build and fly model airplanes and flew a model of the R-2. Even as a model it was a handful. Can't imagine flying the real thing.

[@frankdeluca5983]

I remember seeing the GeeBee at the Cleveland airshow in the mid 90's.....drove from 3 or 4 hours away just to see this one plane.

[@ScaleJetFred]

And I came from Ireland to record the 3 day Airshow not knowing the GeeBee would be there. Of camera I talked to his wife and to him at length. She still sends a short note referring to my recordings of the GeeBee on KZbin. Greetings from Dublin Ireland, Fred

[@paulapplegate7167]

Hands down one of the best ever, thanks Delmar!!!!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Indeed Paul! Greetings from Dublin, Fred

[@gusmcdougall926]

Fantastic pilot. Bravo 🎉

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

What a beautiful re-creation of a classic aircraft. These were called "widowmakers" for a reason.

[@oldthrash83]

what a great sound. wish I could have seen it in person

[@coldsamon]

Thanks for the video! Love the Gee Bee ♥️

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thanks for watching! So do I! Thanks for the visit to my ScaleJetFred channel where you find a second video with the Gee Bee flying on same location but second day. Regards Fred

[@shirtshine73blitz]

Always been amazed by this little plane.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Great you found my channel shirtshine1 I have one more posting of the GeeBee flying: GeeBee Part 2: thdp7ZqSESo Enjoy! Greetings, fred

[@tc19948]

Great video Sir! Please keep them coming!

[@otiselevator7738]

‘would liked to see what was on/in the runway that caused the damage.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hallo Joseph, great to receive your comment! Did you find "Part Two" of my (and friends) video about more flying by Delmar Benjamin? You can find it here: GeeBee Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnHoWqQprh4idE TITEL: GEEBEE racer flown by Delm CHANNEL: kzbin.info/door/LLKGiw9zclsM7QMg6F_00g Regards Fred

[@JasSta76]

D.B. could make that GeeBee dance. That was impressive 👍👍

[@TheRoguelement]

I have to wonder just how exactly it differ's from the Original design ..And I have often wondered why with the Big Pratt & Whitney Wasp the Gee Bee never swung a 4 blade or even a 3 blade prop for speed and or climb rate ? Anyone know the answer ? I'm really very curious ? Boring I hardly think so thank you for having the fore sight to include the repairs in your video

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hello Michael, I think you can get the answer from Delmar direct. An other place could be Warbird Adventures in Kissimee (FL) near Orlando. Those pilots are involved in Racing hank you for the visit to my channel, Fred

[@davem5333]

As for the prop, the Wasp engine swung what was available from the propeller makers at the time. More blades don't necessarily mean more speed. A 3 three blade may have given slightly more speed but reduced take off acceleration, increasing runway required. And vibration and balance issues. A 3 blade prop is heavier and balance already looks pretty tricky. A heavier 3 blade might require more ballast in the rear or down elevator trim. On modern GA aircraft going from 2 blades to 3, the performance difference can be hard to measure.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hi Dennis! Thank you for watching this video and your comment! There is a second posting of this plane flying in Germany you might be interested in @ my ScaleJetFred channel on KZbin. Regards Fred

[@kamoteph273]

the inspiration for many toy planes, finally found it. young and old easily love it.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thats great! Greetings Fred from Dublin Ireland.

[@Qbus245]

fantastic sound!!!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank You for sending a comment, have a look at my second posting og the GeeBee leaving this show and a talk of me with Delmar. Fred

[@BenDover-wp6yl]

Thank god Delmar... it's about time! You finally found Linda's Gee Bee!!

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thanks for watching

[@BenDover-wp6yl]

Hi Fred - are you the one doing the interview in this vid?

[@ScaleJetFred]

Yes Ben, it was done for the official video of the 3 day event. It was not pre scripted, so I must apologise for the performance. Thank you for watching, Fred

[@hannes_lutzenberger]

THANK YOU for upload!!

[@scootergeorge7089]

What's it made of? The wooden wing of the original snapped like a dry twig.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank you for watching. Did you visit GeeBee part two?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnHoWqQprh4idE TITEL: GEEBEE racer flown by Delmar Regards Fred ScaleJetFred - KZbin kzbin.info

[@alejandropecorelli5097]

pepa

[@josephrasberry3850]

Really beautiful and unique plane. I remember it from the movie the Rocketeer. I think it would be so cool to fly and to see how fast it would go. I think originally the plane needed the ailerons and rudder balanced.

[@ScaleJetFred]

thanks for the visit to ScaleJetFred channel! Greetings from Dublin Ireland, Fred

[@jmp.t28b99]

Good video. I do not understand the people who would give it a thumbs down.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thanks very much! Regards, Fred p.s. on my channel you find one more video of this GeeBee flying. under KZbin rules I can not give you the link here.

[@jaywilkes3416]

One hell of a pilot..:-)

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hi Carmel! Thank you for watching this video! Delmar stopped flying this plane shortly after I took the video. May be you like to see the other GeeBee clip on my ScaleJetFred KZbin channel? kzbin.info/door/LLKGiw9zclsM7QMg6F_00g GeeBee Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnHoWqQprh4idE TITEL: GEEBEE racer flown by Delmar Regards Fred

[@jeffmoore9487]

This is a beautiful vid. Of course Delmar, his wife, and the plane are special. But the the responses after the near accident, and the sensitive narration in the vid all add up to a brilliant bit of history we're all lucky to witness. Thanks to Delmar and the German aviation and film community for giving us all a show that reminds us about the "other side" of flight.

[@bleedinggumsroberts3579]

Yes more walk around pics please haha. Great video.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank you for the visit and nice comment! You can visit my KZbin channel by clicking on the blue "ScaleJetFred" on top of this, my message and select from 135 postings! Not too many crashes mixed in. Greetings from Ireland, Fred

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thanks for watching MacNutz2! Enjoy the second posting of the GeeBee I have at ScaleJetFred. Regards Fred

[@Giovanniram22]

Great video. Excellent flying skills from Delmar Benjamin of a wonderful plane. I never understood why Delmar Benjamin stopped flying this plane and why he put it on display museum. Its a plane with plenty of character and every airbatic pilot with this airplane would have had lots of annual flying in happenings to fly.

[@dyer2cycle]

I'm not sure Kermit flew it any after he acquired it, he may have flown it a time or two. Seems for the last several years, Kermit flies most of his planes a couple times then just parks them...he seems to just fly a handful of them semi-regularly. I remember many years ago, he seemed to fly them all pretty regular. Never see him fly rare stuff like the B-26 Marauder, Grumman F3F, etc. anymore...seems mostly interested in acquiring more wood and fabric stuff and let the rare planes he got many years ago just sit..I prefer the WW2 stuff, but he is getting older, and I get him wanting to mess more with the old biplane stuff he really seems to like most....

[@silentseawolf]

Never got to see Uncle Delmar fly his GeeBee, but I do remember his black and gold pitts special. Dad got to help hold the streamer across the run way, he would do the inverted flyby and cut it with the prop. I distinctly remember his wife in a long white dress hand propping it out on the tarmac. Ukiah CA airshow, long long ago.

[@silentseawolf]

+silentseawolf I do recall part of the story when he built it, he called up Jimmy Doolittle and asked him to listen, then fired up that wasp radial. Jimmy Doolittle instantly said, "that's a GeeBee."

[@treywest268]

My condolences on the loss of your Uncle Delmar. He was a great man and a wonderful pilot! I know he has been gone for a while now but I was happy to see that his Gee Bee is with Kermit Weeks now.

[@NotSure723]

I saw this plane at an air show in Concord NH somewhere around 1995.

[@ScaleJetFred]

muchas gracias Jorge! Thank you for visiting ScaleJetFred Greetings, Fred

[@me55555able]

i don't remember the year & thought i'd never see a GB fly other than on film but there she was flying over Fostoria ,Ohio several years past. a beautiful sight to see. there was a 2nd plane that i barely noticed.

[@ScaleJetFred]

I was equally impressed when I first could see her first! Regads Fred p.s. I have one more video on ScaleJetFred from the same airshow when I talked to the pilot without script, for german TV.

[@andrewmills3845]

The Gee Bee is just the coolest damn thing around. Ever since I saw The Rocketeer as a kid :)

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hi Michael! Thank you for your comment. May be you will enjoy part 2 of the GeeBee-R2 flights in Germany? You can find it at: GeeBee Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnHoWqQprh4idE TITEL: GEEBEE racer flown by Delmar. Have fun! Fred

[@jimnrel]

cant beat that sound of the radial.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hi Mike, tell your friends about it and also see the second clip on my channel wit more demonstration flying and take off from this super short runway in Michelstadt, Germany. Enjoy Regards Fred

[@ScaleJetFred]

Hello Hoorf, Thanks for watching. Indeed, it is incredible that this GeeBee can fly. Did you see my other posting on my KZbin channel? You can look for it here: kzbin.info Greetings from Ireland, Fredabout this?

[@jukkatakamaa7274]

Awesome video.

[@tc19948]

A pure chunk of aerodynamic instability, flown by a great man. A flying brick.

[@deldridg]

Was Delmar a flying brick (and a great man)? 🙂

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank You for your comment Rene! Did you watch the second posting with the flight which took placein Germany? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnHoWqQprh4idE Regards Fred ScaleJetFred: kzbin.info

[@ScaleJetFred]

Thank you for watching this video. You find one more clip of this GeeBee flying on my channel: ScaleJetFred - KZbin kzbin.info Enjoy!, Fred

[@83snowgoose]

A needless and spiteful comment. Perfectly understandable English commentary giving first class in depth info and accompanying perhaps one of the finest videos of its type on KZbin. You owe Fred Harno an apology.His contribution in recording these unusual and interesting events is beyond praise - destined to be historic archival records. Your comment is unlikely to have such distinction. I await the foolish and childish response that is bound to follow but to which I will not be responding. .

[@fredharno4004]

Yes Barrett! It was amazing to see Delmar fly. What's more, to witnesses his skills saving the plane - and himself - after the left wheel during his unscheduled landing in Michelstadt hit the concrete on the end of the runway. This blocked the left wheel but he still kept on straight down the runway. Did you see this clip in one of my two postings? Regards Fred

[@HIGGI6]

I was at this very Airshow. I still remember watching the Gee Bee R2 flying with only one wheelcover due to the incident on the landing approach the day before (it was quite a short runway on a hilltop in the German Odenwald). The day I attended the Airshow a french pilot sadly had an incident with his Fokker Dr.1 (the rudder broke off mid air) and was killed in the accident. This was a very sad and tragic day.

[@ScaleJetFred]

Yes, a very tragic day indeed. I did record the accident but will never show it to the public. Thanks for your comment, Fred