The Flying Bulls' stunning, polished Lockheed P-38 Lightning.
(Image Credit: The Flying Bulls Collection)
The Flying Bulls’ stunning, polished Lockheed P-38 Lightning. (Image Credit: The Flying Bulls Collection)The Salzburg, Austria-based Flying Bulls Collection has just announced that they will be sending their meticulously restored and maintained Lockheed P-38L Lightning and Chance-Vought F4U Corsair for participation in the extraordinary seven-hour long flying display at one of the world’s largest military air shows, the annual Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.
Chance-Vought F4U Corsair (Image Credit: The Flying Bulls Collection)While one could never describe any flying WWII vintage aircraft as common, the Lockheed P-38 and Vought Corsair are especially rare in Europe, and having them appear for an aerial display is quite a treat. The Flying Bulls Collection, with corporate sponsor Red Bull who’s distinctive logo and script is featured as nose art on each of the planes have struck a mutually beneficial arrangement in the sponsorship of the collection, and while the Lightning might not sport a period-authentic paint scheme, it’s raw aluminum skin, polished to a mirror finish is visually arresting and shows the plane’s unique configuration to great advantage.
The Royal International Air Tattoo will take place at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England on July 20-21 and Warbirds News will be there to give you a full report.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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