Hawkfield Fly-in and Car Show

[theDreamer]

The only Seven content here is that we (along with about 40 other vehicles) were asked to participate in a “by invitation only” car show. It was in conjunction with a fly-in at a private air field. So I thought this was the likely place to post this story. The variety of cars, trucks and military vehicles was exceptional. From WWII jeeps through customs and muscle cars, sports, grand touring and the star of the cars, the Ferguson Super Sport. Same goes for the aircraft. There were old and new, home built, experimental, float and water planes, a helicopter, and the star of the aircraft our hosts P-51D Mustang. I wasn’t able to get a photo of Purple Reign with the ‘Stang as it was surrounded by Ford Mustangs and that gorgeous Ferguson Super Sport. You can read more about the Ferguson here:

https://driving.ca/feature/the-ferguson-super-sport-was-a-homemade-sports-car-built-from-the-avro-arrows-ashes

Oh that dual track device that the P-51's tail wheel sits in is a remote control tractor. That is how they move the plane around and into, out of the hanger.

Edited August 27, 2024 by theDreamer

[panamericano]

Thanks for posting.  Great photos and a wonderful article on the Ferguson.  What a master piece!

[theDreamer]

Although we were invited back last year to this show our Se7en was still in the body shop. With nothing to show we did not attend. I’m so sorry we didn’t drive the wife’s car just to spectate. Then we at least would’ve been able to talk with all the great people there, especially Hannu, the host.

Last fall just three days after ferrying his Harvard to Florida and flying home in one of his other planes, Hannu Halminen suffered a stroke. He had been making slow but steady progress and we were all hoping for a good outcome. However, he passed away on Feb. 24, 2026.

He had a very interesting life. Some of the projects he was recognized for included travelling to build an orphanage in El Salvador, a church in Costa Rica and taking 400 kids on their first flights. He donated a yellow De Havilland Chipmunk to the war museum. I believe one of his greatest joys was being able to do Remembrance Day fly overs in his Harvard.

Some of you may have seen him in action as he was part of the crew for “Iron Eagle IV” (1995) and Amelia (2009).

We all have had encounters or interactions with interesting people and for me Hannu was one I will miss.

A few photos, one with Hannu and my good friend and Ducati mechanic Ken. The others show his WACO biplane, his Harvard and the start of one of his last Remembrance Day fly overs.