Since 2022, Ciro Ciampi from Petrolheadonism and Nigel Colclough from Flitwick Helicopters have hosted an annual occasion in the UK.
Because the title suggests, Vehicles & Copters UK brings automobiles and helicopters collectively for a spectacle much like these seen within the US. Taking issues a step additional is an unique venue befitting of the equipment on show.
Importantly, all cash raised at Vehicles & Copters UK goes to charitable establishments. For 2024, the recipients have been the psychological well being non-profit organisation, Thoughts BLMK, and the St Andrew’s Healthcare charity.
Forty helicopters and 110 automobiles – largely of the supercar selection – descended on a non-public residence in Nice Missenden, Buckinghamshire this previous weekend.
From the second I arrived on the occasion, I knew it was one I might keep in mind for a few years to return. Basking within the solar centre stage was an unique and beautiful Koenigsegg Jesko.
Becoming a member of the hypercar ensemble was this imposing Bugatti Chiron. You may see the inspiration from the Sort 57 Atlantic seeping by way of the flowing bodywork, from the long-lasting spine splitting the rear window, and the natural sweep from the A-pillar to the doorways the place air is channelled in direction of the behemoth quad-turbo W16.
After taking within the magnificent array of hypercars, the rally automotive choice drew me in for a better look. The primary of two automobiles that stood out from the pack was this Ford Escort RS Cosworth, which regarded match to deal with any particular stage problem you can throw at it.
The second automotive was a legendary Ford Focus RS. For any rally fan, this mannequin immediately takes your thoughts to the late, nice Colin McRae.
The present curation was on level, too, with many automobiles parked subsequent to helicopters with complementary colouring. Living proof, this attractive Fiat 500 Abarth.
This black Lotus Emira was positioned close to a helicopter in black and gold, calling again to the well-known John Participant Particular colors.
In direction of the top of the day, one pilot showcased his abilities by making his helicopter dance across the Jesko, which immediately drew an viewers. That’s not one thing you see day by day.
Automobile occasions with nice causes at their coronary heart don’t come round typically sufficient. However given the recognition of Vehicles & Copters UK, I believe this one shall be round for some time. And I’m positive it should solely get greater and higher as time goes on.
Samuel Cherry
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