Pitts specials

Celebrating 80 Years of the Pitts Special at Classic Fighters 2025!

Believe it or not, the Pitts Special celebrated its 80th birthday in September 2024, and next Easter, at the Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters Air Show 2025, we're throwing a celebration worthy of this legendary aircraft!

Prepare to be dazzled by a breathtaking aerial display featuring up to four Pitts Specials performing in the skies. You'll get up close to another four on the ground, each showcasing standout paint schemes that highlight their unique charm.

Image: Pitts Special formation - Photo by Gavin Conroy

Designed by Curtis Pitts in 1944, the Pitts Special is an aerobatic marvel. Its agile, compact design quickly earned it a place in aviation history, setting the standard for competitive aerobatics. Over the decades, the Pitts Special has undergone various modifications, enhancing its capabilities while maintaining its legendary status.

Numerous pilots have achieved fame flying the Pitts Special, winning countless competitions and thrilling audiences with jaw-dropping manoeuvres. The Pitts Special has even served with four military air arms overseas, which technically makes it a warbird!

Join us as we honour this incredible aircraft and its legacy at the Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters 2025. This is your chance to witness history in motion and celebrate the Pitts Special like never before!

Image: Pitts Special formation - Photo by Gavin Conroy

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