Lan Roberts Sky Circus at Issaquah - 1970
1,700 views · Published 7 December 2017 · 2:58 · Indexed 28 October 2026
Channel: airailimages · 2017 · Autos & Vehicles
In the early fall of 1970, Seattle radio personality Lan Roberts and radio station KOL presented the Lan Roberts Sky Circus air show at the now-defunct Issaquah Skyport. These rare vintage 8mm movies captured the day, starting with a couple passes by radio controlled model airplanes followed by full-size aerobatics by Mitch Meaney in a red Pitts Special biplane. Throughout the day, a dog-suited character was besieged by the Red Baron, portrayed by area pilot Dave Gauthier in his scaled-down Fokker triplane replica. Bob Bleeg made a quick flyby in his blue and white P-51 Mustang, and sailplane displays highlighted a popular activity at the Skyport. Chuck Driskell's act in a dilapidated-looking Aeronca was always a crowd-pleaser. Step back in time to 1970 now... Have you subscribed to the Airailimages Channel on YouTube? Thank you. Here's a video link to another vintage air show from the Airailimges channel: https://youtu.be/Iz_bTNyLcQc
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