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title: 'Aviation Pilgrimage'
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date: '2019-06-01'
description: "My first visit to this aviation celebration Something always got in the way and I could never make it to Pardubice. This year I managed it — I bought an electronic ticket (a great idea from the organisers) and headed off. By the way, if you get one of the pricier ticket options you'll be looked aft…"
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# My first visit to this aviation celebration

Something always got in the way and I could never make it to Pardubice. This year I managed it — I bought an **electronic** ticket (a great idea from the organisers) and headed off. By the way, if you get one of the pricier ticket options you'll be looked after royally and **contribute** to a good cause. I love that kind of initiative.

The apron was typically busy by Czech standards. Worth singling out were the historical **replicas** and the aerobatic **specials** of Martin Šonka and Petr Kopfstein. Outside the main apron stood a **Spitfire** — for good reason, it was part of an RAF diorama. Twice a day a **mission briefing** took place there.

The flying displays offered the classics. Perhaps I should add that the performances were **longer** than is usual at airshows. Particularly **fascinating** were those linked to events on the ground. WWII scenes — when you see what's happening on the ground, with smoke in the air... and you hear the distinctive whine of the Merlin engine (P-51 Mustang) — it's quite an **experience**.

The main draw though was the **Red Bull Air Race demo**. Everyone was looking forward to it, especially since just a few days earlier Red Bull had announced the **end** of the world series after this season. It's a shame the airport layout doesn't offer more options for the course, because this one was short and fairly straight. Still, it was brilliant.

If I can make it next year I'll definitely go — it's worth it. Plus it'll be the **anniversary** 30th edition.

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# Impressions from my first Red Bull Air Race visit

**Accreditation** I applied the same way as for Ascot (freelance photographer)....

 26th Oct 2014 - ondra 

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###  2018 

[2018](https://www.ondrejsramek.cz/en/blog/2018)

# 2018 in review

What were the key moments this year?

Film: **Dukla 61** (TV) and **Red Sparrow** (cinema)

Sport: **Martin Šonka** — outstanding performances, three wins in a row, crowned with a win in the final race = Red Bull Air Race 2018 champion

HW: **Magic Mouse 2** — a mouse that really can do...

 31st Dec 2018 

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