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Vintage elegance from the Alps
From Switzerland, the Classic Formation revives the golden age of aviation with a unique formation in Europe, made up of a Douglas DC-3 and three Beechcraft Model 18s. Restored and maintained with passion, these emblematic aircraft from the 40s and 50s put on a breathtaking show in close formation, combining the charm of classic warbirds with the precision of a perfectly choreographed aerial ballet.
Precision aerial ballet
The Classic Formation is renowned for its meticulous, low-altitude formation flight demonstrations, offering the public a perfect symbiosis of visual beauty and period sound. Their presence at an airshow is always a highlight, given how rare these aircraft are to fly together – and even rarer to fly in formation.
Technical specifications
Douglas DC-3 (N431HM)
Type : Medium transport aircraft (civil/military)
Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp (1,200 hp each)
Maximum speed: ~370 km/h
Wingspan: 29.0 m
Range: up to 2,400 km
Beechcraft Model 18 (N184KP, N21FS, N223CM)
- Type : Twin-engine liaison / training aircraft
- Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior (450 hp each)
- Maximum speed: ~360 km/h
- Wingspan: 14.5 m