| Date: August 29, 1937 |
Location: Lutrini |
Known Personnel:
H.Cukurs,
N.Jevlampjevs,
N.Jevlampjevs Jr.,
A.Lasmanis,
S.Rakovskis,
H.Strazdins,
A.Valleika,
Z.Valts |
Aircraft Known to be Involved: Two LAK aircraft from Riga, one Aizsargu aircraft ("Juras Erglis"),
H.Cukurs' "Tris Zvaigznes", the glider "Kaija" from Kuldiga. |
Details:
- The event, organized by the Lutrini chapter of the LAK and other local aviation-related groups, was located in Lutrini,
on the "Bites" property.
- The aircraft were parked on display, beginning at 1 pm, for the public to view and the aviators were present to answer questions.
- What followed was the usual program of formation flying, aerial combat, ground bombardment, etc.
- Part-way through the demonstration, the crowd also witnessed a fly-over by the De Havilland aircraft flying the new Riga-Liepaja
air service route.
- After the flying demonstration the aircraft continued on to participate in the Aizputes Aviation Festival being held nearby.
- Approximately 2000 spectators attended the event.
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