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Awesome Photos of Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics 2014

Durban hosted one of South Africa’s hottest aviation events on Friday and Saturday – the Durban Sky Grand Prix of aerobatics, and as can be seen by the photos, their promise to “take you to the sky and back” was delivered. The Land Sea Air event was held at North Beach and featured a special […]

Durban hosted one of South Africa’s hottest aviation events on Friday and Saturday – the Durban Sky Grand Prix of aerobatics, and as can be seen by the photos, their promise to “take you to the sky and back” was delivered.

Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics

The Land Sea Air event was held at North Beach and featured a special appearance by a South African Airways airbus, leading the Silver Falcons in a spectacular display just 300 ft above the sea.

Captain Nigel Hopkins leading the Silver Falcons at the Durban Sky Grand Prix of aerobatics 2014
Captain Nigel Hopkins leading the Silver Falcons in an A319 at the Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics 2014

Over 145,000 people visited the festival – which was free to the public – over the two days of the long weekend, according to its facebook page.

Durban Land Sea Air Festival

The event was free to the public

The aerobatics competition was won by Frenchman Francois Le Vot with two South Africans featuring  in the top five – Patrick Davidson in second place and Nigel Hopkins in fourth.

Durban Land Sea Air Festival

Thank you to Peter de Groot, event and outdoor photographer, for all the photos on this page! 

Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics

Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics

Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics

Even the cameraman were cool in Durban!
Even the cameraman were cool at the Durban event!

Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics

Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics

Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics

Durban Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics

The Festival was attended by thousands

For more photos, please visit PDG Pix facebook page.