Bücker Jungmeister

Developed in the 1930’s as an advanced trainer for the Luftwaffe, the Jungmeister was a single seat development of the two seat Bu131 Jungmann basic trainer.

Renowned as an excellent aerobatic platform due to its perfectly harmonised controls and balance, the Jungmeister remained competitive at top-level aerobatic competitions in to the 1960s. A high power-to-weight ratio and ailerons on both top and bottom wings helps with its sprightly performance and rewarding handling.

G-RPAX was brought to the UK from the United States by Tony “Taff” Smith in the 1980s, largely as various boxes of components. Restoration work then commenced at “The Real Aircraft Company” at the former RAF bomber base at Breighton in Yorkshire.

It would originally have used a 160hp Siemens-Bramo Sh14a radial, but it currently flies with a 200hp Warner Super Scarab radial engine.

The Bücker Jungmeister (CASA 1.133c) G-RPAX will be displaying at the 2026 Sywell Classic on both show days.

The Great War Display Team

The Team was formed in 1988, the beginning of a long and successful presence on the display flying circuit.

The Team has displayed at a variety of airshows and public events at home and in Europe from world famous events like Farnborough, RIAT and Duxford to the impressive venues of Blenheim Palace, Broadlands and Highclere Castle.

The display includes a unique selection of Great War aircraft including Triplanes, SE5’s and Nieuport 17. The aircraft are flown by a very experienced group of pilots ranging from test pilots, fast jet pilots, airline pilots and flying instructors with a long history of thrilling airshow crowds.

The display is carefully choreographed and precisely flown to mimic the chaos of a dynamic WW1 dogfight. It is a unique chance to see these Great War aeroplanes flying together and certainly the only opportunity to see the aircraft performing as they would have in aerial battles with a series of head on passes and spiral dives.

The Great War Team were the first team to be cleared by the CAA to display at 75 metres from the crowd under certain conditions. This makes for a much more intimate and entertaining display where you can see the pilots swivelling their heads as they manoeuvre in close proximity to get a “lead” on each other – just like a real dog fight! All accompanied by choregraphed pyro techniques!

Flying both days – a show not to be missed!