Recap of the 2024 Display Season The Classic Formation is a Swiss formation display team which is flying with a Douglas DC-3 and three Beechcraft B-18s at various airshows throughout Europe. Video by Ian Lienhard - www.il-photography.ch

o mark its 30th anniversary, the Fliegermuseum Altenrhein proudly hosted the Hoher Kasten Airshow 2025 in the breathtaking Swiss Alps. Among the highlights was the iconic Douglas C-47 N150D "Screaming Eagle" from Grenchen, demonstrating its impressive maneuverability above the stunning Rhine Valley. #Airshow #DouglasC47 #switzerland #FliegermuseumAltenrhein #ScreamingEagle #AviationLovers

Today, 04.06.2025 the new control tower at the airport in LSZG - Grenchen was operational for the first time. To celebrate this event the homebased Douglas DC-3 N431HM of the Classic Formation made a short flight.

The Douglas C-47 n150D "Screaming Eagle" completes it's Atlantic crossing from Oshkosh (USA) via Canada, Greenland, Island, Scotland and Germany to it's new base in LSZG - Grenchen Switzerland.

--- For English version see below --- Über 16 Jahre sind vergangen, seit dem ich das erste Flugzeug von Hugo Mathys gefilmt habe. So habe ich auch den Aufbau der «Classic Formation» miterlebt – die Flugformation mit der «Swissair DC-3» und zwei, resp. heute drei, Beech 18. Während all den Jahren war ich bei fast allen Aktivitäten der Classic Formation dabei. Zu Beginn filmte ich vor allem die Flugtrainings vom Boden aus, damit die Piloten ein unmittelbares Feedback haben. Aus den unzähligen Flügen und Airshows erstellte ich weitere Filme. Einige Aufnahmen schafften es in eine Fernsehdokumentation von ARTE, ZDF und SRF. Besondere Highlights waren für mich immer die Ausflüge, bei welchen uns unsere Partnerinnen begleiteten durften. So erlebte ich zahlreiche tolle Airshows in La Ferté-Alais, Duxford, Schottland oder eine «private Airshow» über dem Thunersee, um nur einige zu nennen. Die mehrstündigen DC-3 Flüge von der Schweiz zu all diesen Destinationen versetzten mich immer in einen «magischen Zustand». Meistens wurde tief geflogen, so dass man viele Details auf dem Land erkennen konnte: Kühe, Schafe, Häuser, Flüsse, Wälder... Nebst dem Filmen engagierte ich mich gerne bei weiteren Aktivitäten der Classic Formation. So designte ich das typische Classic Formation Logo mit dem «Buchstaben C und den vier Flugzeugen», Kleider-Outfits für die Piloten, oder kümmerte mich um die Website und um Medienanfragen. Oder ich schrieb Texte und Musik für Airshows und fungierte als Speaker: Ein Highlight war dabei die Flugshow Air14 in Payerne, mit über 100'000 Zuschauern an der Seite von Speaker Legende Bernard Chabert, oder am «Red Bull Race Day» mit über 30’000 Zuschauern zusammen mit (G&G Moderator) Salar Bahrampoori. Dieser Film widme ich Hugo Mathys und den «Flügerlers» der «Classic Formation». Hugo verdanke ich all die schönen Flugmomente, und auch das nötige Equipment, um überhaupt solche Filme erstellen zu können. Allen Piloten der «Classic Formation» danke ich für die unzähligen «safe flights». Mit diesem Film verabschiede ich mich von der «Classic Formation» und breche auf zu neuen Projekten. --- Over 16 years have passed since I filmed the first aircraft of Hugo Mathys. So I have also witnessed the creation of the “Classic Formation" from the beginning - the flight formation with the "Swissair DC-3" and two, resp. today three, Beech 18. During all these years I was present at almost all activities of the Classic Formation. In the beginning I mainly filmed the flight trainings from the ground, so that the pilots have immediate feedback. From the countless flights and airshows I created further films. Some of them made it into a television documentary of ARTE, ZDF and SRF. Special highlights for me were always the trips where our partners were allowed to join us. So I experienced many great airshows in La Ferté-Alais, Duxford, Scotland or a "private airshow" over the Lake of Thun, just to name a few. The DC-3 flights from Switzerland to all these destinations, which took several hours, always put me in a "magical state". Most of the time we flew low so that you could see many details of the countryside: Cows, sheep, houses, rivers, forests... Besides filming I was also involved in other activities. I designed the typical Classic Formation logo with the letter “C” and the four aircraft, clothes outfits for the pilots (and partners) or took care of media requests and the website. Or I wrote texts and music for air shows and served as speaker: A highlight was the air show Air14 in Payerne, with over 100'000 spectators at the side of speaker legend Bernard Chabert, or on the "Red Bull Race Day" with over 30'000 spectators together with (G&G presenter) Salar Bahrampoori. I dedicate this film to Hugo Mathys and the "Flügerlers" of the "Classic Formation". I owe all the beautiful flight moments to Hugo, and also the necessary equipment to be able to create such films. I thank all pilots of the "Classic Formation" for the countless "safe flights". With this film I will say goodbye to the "Classic Formation" and move on to new projects. A Film by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2020 by Jan Locher.

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--- For English version see below --- Die «Swissair DC-3» im Formationsflug mit der «Screaming Eagle»: Anlässlich des 75. Jahrestages der Invasion, des D-Days, hat die «Screaming Eagle», zusammen mit weiteren 25 DC-3, den Ärmelkanal von England nach Frankreich überquert. Im Anschluss war sie für eine kurze Zeit in Grenchen, Schweiz, stationiert. Bevor diese DC-3 im klassischen D-Day Anstrich wieder zurück nach Amerika flog, wurde sie von der «Swissair DC-3» bei einem Flug begleitet. Der Flug fand grösstenteils über dem Thunersee statt. Alle Flugzeuge sind im Besitz vom Bettlacher Unternehmer Hugo Mathys. Gefilmt wurde aus der «roten» Beech 18. --- The "Swissair DC-3" in formation flight with the "Screaming Eagle": The "Screaming Eagle", together with another 25 DC-3s, crossed the English Channel from England to France on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the invasion, the D-Day. She was then stationed for a short period in Grenchen, Switzerland. Before the «Screaming Eagle» flew back to the United States, he was accompanied on a flight by the "Swissair DC-3". The flight took place mostly over Lake Thun in Switzerland. Both aircraft are owned by the Swiss entrepreneur Hugo Mathys and were filmed from the "red" Beech 18, which also belongs to Hugo Mathys. A film by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2020 by Jan Locher.

--- For English version see below --- Dieser Film zeigt Highlights der Classic Formation aus den Jahren 2012, 2013 und 2014. --- This film shows highlights of the Classic Formation from the years 2012, 2013 and 2014. Archive footage created by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2020 by Jan Locher.

--- For English version see below --- In diesem Film aus dem Jahr 2012 und 2014 sehen Sie einen Taxiflug mit einer Diamond DA42 von Grenchen nach St. Stephan sowie den anschliessenden Flug mit der DC-3. Als Taigh Ramey erfahren hatte, dass ich mit meiner Kamera an Bord sei, so montierte er kurzerhand eine GoPro-Kamera am Seitenleitwerk. Entstanden sind spektakuläre Aufnahmen aus der «Vogelperspektive». Es fliegt der Besitzer der Flugzeuge, Hugo Mathys. Als Co-Pilot fungiert Jürg Marti und Taigh Ramey. --- In this film from 2012 and 2014 you can see a taxi flight with a Diamond DA42 from Grenchen to St. Stephan and the subsequent flight with the DC-3. When Taigh Ramey heard that I was on board with my camera, he quickly mounted a GoPro camera on the vertical stabilizer. This resulted in spectacular shots from the "bird's eye view". The owner of the aircraft, Hugo Mathys, flies the DA42 as well as the DC-3. Jürg Marti and Taigh Ramey serve as co-pilots. Archive footage created by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2020 by Jan Locher.

--- For English version see below --- Haben Sie sich schon gefragt, woher die «Swissair» DC-3 ihren Glanz erhält? Nun kennen Sie die Antwort! Dass es sich bei der DC-3 um ein «grosses» Flugzeug handelt, merkt man spätestens wenn man unter einem der Flügel oder neben dem Rad steht. Mit einer Spannweite von knapp 30 Metern resultiert eine gesamte Flügelfläche von über 91 Quadratmetern (987 sq ft). Zu polieren gibt es jedoch noch weit mehr: Einen Rumpf, ein Seitenleitwerk, eine weitere Flügelfläche und tausende Nieten, welche die Arbeit erschweren. Zum Glück gibt es für diesen Fall das «Fokker Team»: Ein Verein von mehrheitlich pensionierten «Swissairler», welche liebevoll jedes Jahr während einer Woche die DC-3 polieren. Ich war an einem Tag im Jahr 2014 in St. Stephan, Schweiz, dabei und ganz erstaunt, mit wieviel «Liebe zum Detail» hier gearbeitet wurde. Das «Fokker Team» wurde unterstützt und geleitet von Fritz Locher. Über all die Jahre habe ich mitbekommen wie Fritz den gesamten Polierprozess weiter optimierte, sodass das Polieren immer einfacher vonstatten ging. Anders als beispielsweise bei einem Auto arbeitet man hier an einer tragenden Struktur, man muss also vorsichtig sein was man tut (und was besser nicht). --- Have you ever wondered where the "Swissair" DC-3 gets its shine from? Now you know the answer! That the DC-3 is a " huge " aircraft becomes apparent at the latest when you stand under one of the wings or next to the wheel. With a wingspan of just under 30 meters, it has a total wing area of over 91 square meters (987 sq ft). But there is much more to polish: A fuselage, a vertical tail, another wing area and thousands of rivets, which make the work more difficult. Fortunately, there is the "Fokker Team" for this case: an association of mostly retired Swissair people, who carefully polish the DC-3 during one week every year. I was present on one day in 2014 in St. Stephan, Switzerland, and was quite astonished with how much "attention to detail" they worked here. The "Fokker Team" was supported and led by Fritz Locher. Over all these years I have seen how Fritz has optimized the whole polishing process so that polishing has become easier and easier. Unlike a car, for example, you are working on a supporting structure, so you have to be careful what you do (and better not do). Archive footage created by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2020 by Jan Locher.

--- For English version see below --- Dieser Film zeigt einen Run-up sowie einen Ölwechsel an der «blauen» Beech 18, N223CM, von Hugo Mathys. Die Aufnahmen entstanden an einem Tag im Februar 2014 am Flughafen Grenchen anlässlich der Jahreskontrolle. Fritz Locher, welcher sich zu dieser Zeit für die Maintenance dieser Beech 18 verantwortlich zeichnete, wurde bei jeder Jahreskontrolle von Taigh Ramey – ein Beech 18 Experte aus Amerika – unterstützt. Der Ölwechsel und die Jahreskontrolle wurde zusammen mit einem lokalen Unterhaltsbetrieb am Flughafen Grenchen durchgeführt. Fritz und Taigh werden hierbei vom «Mechaniker Urgestein» René Vock und von Kurt Hofmann unterstützt. Bereits während meiner Kindheit, als noch Alouette III der Schweizer Luftwaffe in Grenchen gewartet wurden, besuchte ich immer gerne diesen Unterhaltsbetrieb. Früher hiess dieser Betrieb «Farner» - nach mehreren Handänderungen heisst der Betrieb heute anders. René und Kurt waren jedoch auch früher schon dabei – ich wurde immer sehr freundlich empfangen und durfte auch «mithelfen». Es fasziniert mich bis heute, wie die Flugzeuge regelrecht in tausend Einzelteile zerlegt und wieder flugtauglich gemacht werden. --- This film is about a run-up and an oil change on the "blue" Beech 18, N223CM, owned by Hugo Mathys. The footage was taken during a day in February 2014 at Grenchen Airport during the annual inspection. Fritz Locher, who was responsible for the maintenance of this Beech 18 at the time, was assisted at each annual inspection by Taigh Ramey - a Beech 18 expert from the US. The annual inspection was carried out at a local maintenance shop at Grenchen Airport. Fritz and Taigh are supported in this by the "mechanic veteran" René Vock and Kurt Hofmann. Even during my childhood, when Alouette IIIs of the Swiss Air Force were still being maintained in Grenchen, I always enjoyed visiting this maintenance shop. In the past, the company was called "Farner". After several hand changes, the name of the company has changed as well. However, René and Kurt were already there - I was always received very friendly and was allowed to "help out". It fascinates me to this day how the airplanes are literally disassembled into a thousand pieces and then made airworthy again. Archive footage created by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2020 by Jan Locher.

--- For English version see below --- Steigen Sie in die Beech 18 und fliegen Sie von Grenchen (LSZG), Schweiz, via Bielersee, Creux du Van richtung Dôle (LFGJ), Frankreich, und anschliessend via Chasseral wieder zurück nach Grenchen. Pilotiert werden Sie von Jürg Marti. Als Fluglehrer und Experte fungiert Taigh Ramey. Der Flug dient als Trainingsflug. Während dem Flug sehen Sie deshalb mehrere Flugmanöver welche mit diversen Flugkonfigurationen durchgeführt werden. Das Ziel bleibt immer dasselbe: Das Flugzeug in jeder Situation unter Kontrolle zu haben. --- Get on the Beech 18 and fly from Grenchen (LSZG), Switzerland, via Lake Biel, Creux du Van direction Dôle (LFGJ), France, and then via Chasseral back to Grenchen. You will be piloted by Jürg Marti. Taigh Ramey will act as flight instructor and expert. The flight serves as a training flight. During the flight you will therefore see several flight manoeuvres which are carried out with various flight configurations. The goal always remains the same: to have the aircraft under control in every situation. Archive footage created by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2020 by Jan Locher.

This film is dedicated to Jürg, with whom I’ve enjoyed many great flights. Be it with the Beech 18, the DC-3 or with the Cessna Citation Jets. In 2001 – during Swissair’s grounding – Jürg retired after 32 years of service as aircraft captain. Immediately thereafter he organized the operation of a corporate jet for Hugo Mathys. Later on he developed the project by building and leading a business aviation company. After his second retirement in 2009, he devoted himself to Hugos vintage aircraft as captain on the DC-3 and the Beech 18s as well as operations manager. During his long career, Jürg clocked more than 15'000 flight hours by flying, amongst others, the following aircraft: Douglas DC-9; McDonnell Douglas MD-80; Douglas DC-10; Airbus A310, A319, A320, A321, A330; Cessna Citation CJ1, CJ1+, CJ3; Beechcraft King Air 90. While working for Swissair he held various management positions like fleet chief pilot on MD80, chief Instructor on Airbus A310 amongst others. Within the Classic Formation Jürg assisted Beni in flying the blue Beech 18. Thanks Jürg for the safe flights and interesting conversations about aviation and business in the past 20 years. You are an amazing person to be around with! Archive footage created by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2020 by Jan Locher.

--- For English version see below --- Am 9. Und 10. September 2006 feierte der Flughafen Grenchen sein 75-jähriges Bestehen mit einer grossen, internationalen Airshow. Attraktionen der Show waren die Super Constellation, die Patrouille Suisse, das Breitling Jet Team, PC-7-Team und viele weitere. Eine weitere Attraktion war die Formation mit drei Twin Star DA42. Eine davon gehörte Hugo Mathys – der Besitzer der Flugzeuge der heutigen Classic Formation. Dies war der erste öffentliche Auftritt dieser Formation «mit zweimotorigen Flugzeugen», und der Vorreiter der «Classsic Formation». Im Film zu sehen ist Philipp «Phile» Mueller, welcher auch heute (2020) noch für die Formationsflugausbildung der Piloten zuständig ist, Hugo Mathys sowie Fritz Locher (Maintenance). --- Grenchen Airport celebrated its 75th anniversary on September 9 and 10 2006 with a big international air show. The attractions of the show were the Super Constellation, the Patrouille Suisse, the Breitling Jet Team, the PC-7 Team and many more. Another attraction was the formation with three «Twin Star DA42». One of them belonged to Hugo Mathys - the owner of today’s «Classic Formation». This was the first public appearance of this twin-engined aircraft formation, and the forerunner of today's «Classsic Formation». In the film you can see Philipp "Phile" Mueller, who is still responsible for the formation training of the Classic Formation pilots until today (2020), Hugo Mathys and Fritz Locher (Maintenance). Archive footage created by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2020 by Jan Locher.

Take a seat in the cockpit! Jan Locher takes the viewer on a 360° tour with the Classic Formation. Every year within their practice schedule, the Classic Formation flies for one week at the Épinal–Mirecourt Airport in the beautiful Lorraine region of France. Lush pastures and meadows reflect flawlessly on the shiny polished aircrafts of the Douglas DC-3 and the three Beech-18’s. Jan Locher seizes the beauty of formation flight from new perspectives and finds surprising angles to capture the beauty of these historic aircraft. Take a seat inside the cockpit. You have the controls! The Classic Formation team: Philipp Müller “Phile”, Hugo Mathys, Beni Kissling, Hans Jörg Herzog, Hans Breitenmoser, Niklaus “Nik” Gammeter, Nicolas "Nicu" Misteli, Werner Spichtig and Jan Locher – http://www.ClassicFormation.com/team How to watch 360° videos? (Source: Vimeo) On desktop, you can explore a 360 video with your arrow keys, mouse, or trackpad. On the right side of the player, you’ll see a compass that indicates the direction you are facing in the video. Clicking on the compass will reorient you to the original positioning of the video. On the Vimeo mobile app for iOS or Android, tilt your device to enjoy 360 video. You can also move horizontally through a 360 video by dragging your finger across the screen. Copyright © 2019 by Jan Locher. http://www.MotionRhythm.com, http://www.FlyingPostcard.com, http://www.ClassicFormation.com

This film showcases the Classic Formation, one Douglas DC-3 and three Beech 18's, flying at the Scottish International Airshow. Jan Locher captured the moment when the Classic Formation presented their skills for the first time at the breathtaking Ayr seafront in Scotland. www.MotionRhythm.com Many thanks go to the Classic Formation team, namely Philipp Müller “Phile”, Hugo Mathys, Beni Kissling, Jürg Marti, Hans Jörg Herzog, Hans Breitenmoser, Fritz Locher, Niklaus "Nik" Gammeter, Nicolas Misteli and Jan Locher – www.ClassicFormation.com Special thanks: All the volunteers, enthusiasts and pilots for making such an event possible. Doug Maclean and his team for organizing such a great event. Our Scottish tour guide for a great daytrip, Macfarlane in Ayr for the hospitality and the good food, Hon Consul General Peter Müller-McDougall for the enhancement of the relationship between Switzerland and Scotland. Directed, filmed and edited by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2019 by Jan Locher. www.MotionRhythm.com, www.ClassicFormation.com, www.FlyingPostcard.com

This film showcases the Classic Formation, one Douglas DC-3 and three Beech 18's, flying at the famous French airshow in La Ferté-Alais, which is located 50km south of Paris. The four aircraft of the Classic Formation are joined by another Douglas DC-3 and two Dassault Flamants. Jan Locher, the Swiss filmmaker and composer, captures many terrestrial and aerial sequences and puts the very finest in this film - www.MotionRhythm.com Many thanks go to the Classic Formation team, namely Philipp Müller “Phile”, Hugo Mathys, Beni Kissling, Jürg Marti, Hans Jörg Herzog, Hans Breitenmoser, Fritz Locher, Niklaus "Nik" Gammeter and Jan Locher – www.ClassicFormation.com Special thanks: L'Amicale Jean-Baptiste Salis, www.ajbs.fr as well as the Salis sisters, namely Lea and Anna, for showing me their F4U Corsair. Please consider buying the official DVD of the meeting, produced by Eric Mercier and his team of Videotracks. http://www.ajbs.fr/tag/dvd. I have no connection to this production - but they make great films! All the pilots, volunteers and enthusiasts for making such an event possible. Hugo Mathys for making all of these haunting souvenirs even possible. Directed, filmed and edited by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2019 by Jan Locher. www.MotionRhythm.com, www.ClassicFormation.com, www.FlyingPostcard.com

Every year within their practice schedule, the Classic Formation flies for one week at the Épinal – Mirecourt Airport in the beautiful Lorraine région of France. Lush pastures and meadows reflect flawlessly on the shiny polished aircrafts of the Douglas DC-3 and the three Beech-18’s. Jan Locher seizes the beauty of formation flight from new perspectives and finds surprising angles to capture the beauty of these historic aircrafts. Many thanks go to the Classic Formation team, namely Hugo Mathys, Philipp Müller “Phile”, Hans Jörg Herzog, Hans Breitenmoser, Jürg Marti, Beni Kissling, Fritz Locher, Niklaus "Nik" Gammeter and Jan Locher – www.ClassicFormation.com Copyright © 2019 by Jan Locher, www.MotionRhythm.com, www.FlyingPostcard.com

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Out now: https://jaycla.com/fly-with-me Subscribe to Jay Classic's channel: https://jaycla.com/SubscribeToJayClassic Follow Jay Classic on… Instagram: http://instagram.com/jayclassicofficial Official Website: http://www.jayclassic.com SONG FLY WITH ME Artist Jay Classic feat. Mike Shery Music by Jay Classic Words by Jay Classic and Mike Shery Produced by Jay Classic Record Label MotionRhythm MUSIC VIDEO Directed and produced by Jay Classic Cast Pilot: Mike Shery Girl: Katie Seach Driver: Jay Classic Marshaller: Lisa Ka Director of Photography Jay Classic Camera Jay Classic, Nicolas Stucky Assistants Fritz Locher.Andrej Hess Lighting & Grip Nicolas Stucky, Fritz Locher, Andrej Hess Choreographer Katie Seach Make-up Britta Seach Location Manager Jay Classic Legal Counsel Lisa Locher Aircraft Supervisor Fritz Locher Beech 18 / DC-3 Pilots Pilots of the "Classic Formation”, www.classicformation.com Morgan Car Driver Bob Seach Medical Stand-By Gruppenpraxis Grenchen, Switzerland, Dr. med. Raphaël Tièche Editing / Color Grading Jay Classic SPECIAL THANKS Katie Seach Fritz Locher Nicolas Stucky The Families Locher Tièche Schär Seach Chiffelle Mathys Grenchen Airport, Switzerland www.airport-grenchen.ch The "Classic Formation" www.ClassicFormation.com Copyright © 2018 by MotionRhythm / Jay Classic Business Inquiries jayclassicbiz@gmail.com

The Satin Doll Sisters, www.SatinDollSisters.fr, performing "Hold Tight" feat. the legendary "Swissair" DC-3 of the Classic Formation, www.ClassicFormation.com. Filmed at the "Meeting Aérien" in La Ferté-Alais, France. Filmed, Directed and Edited by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2019 by www.MotionRhythm.com, www.ClassicFormation.com, www.FlyingPostcard.com

The Manhattan Dolls, www.TheManhattanDolls.com, performing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" feat. the Swissair DC-3 of the Classic Formation, www.ClassicFormation.com. Filmed at Flying Legends Airshow Duxford, www.FlyingLegends.com. Filmed, Directed and Edited by Jan Locher. Copyright © 2017 by www.MotionRhythm.com, www.ClassicFormation.com, www.TheManhattanDolls.com

This film showcases the Classic Formation flying at the famous Flying Legends airshow in Duxford, England. Many thanks go to the Classic Formation team, namely Philipp Müller “Phile”, Hugo Mathys, Beni Kissling, Jürg Marti, Hans Jörg Herzog, Hans Breitenmoser, Fritz Locher and Jan Locher – www.ClassicFormation.com Special thanks to the Flying Legends organizational committee for this perfectly and well-organized event! www.flyinglegends.com Copyright © 2017 by Jan Locher / www.classicformation.com, www.MotionRhythm.com

The airshow in La Ferté-Alais, France, plays in a different league from usual airshows: In the morning hours, over 150 legendary World War I and World War II aircrafts are presented in a static exhibit, while in the afternoon the pilots demonstrate their skills in a beautiful and highly entertaining manner. One of the most interesting highlights of the show is the simulated attack on Pearl Harbor. Jan Locher captures the beauty of flight, finds surprising new angles and puts the “Spirit” of La Ferté-Alais into this very moving film. Special care was put into the composing of the music. Inspired by the poem “High Flight” by the American aviator and poet John Gillespie Magee Junior, Jan Locher composed the song “High Flight” using the original poem. The poem was completed in 1941, after John Gillespie Magee Junior flew in a Spitfire MK I up to 33’000 feet, where he was struck by a passage he had read in another poem by Cuthbert Hicks: „Touched the face of god”. Tragically, he died in a mid-air collision only a few months later in the same year. Special thanks: The Classic Formation, www.classicformation.com L'amicale Jean-Baptiste Salis, www.ajbs.fr The generous French motorcyclist Jean Caillou All the pilots, volunteers and enthusiasts for making such an incredible event possible Copyright © 2017 by Jan Locher / www.MotionRhythm.com Featured in the film: The Classic Formation with the legendary Douglas DC-3 and two Beechcraft Model 18’s, AD-4N Skyraider, North American T-6, Boeing 737, Lockheed Electra, Eurocopter EC 135, BO-105 (Flying Bulls Helicopter), Canadair CL-415, Stampe & Vertongen SV-4, Bücker Jungmeister, Bücker Jungmann, Caudron G-III, Boeing-Stearman PT-17, Boeing-Stearman PT-13, Pilatus B-4 (PC-11), Ju-52, Hawker Hurricane, Hawker Sea Fury, Morane-Saulnier G, Grumman S-2 Tracker, Dassault Rafale. La Ferté-Alais, France, 2015.

This film showcases the Classic Formation flying at the famous French airshow in La Ferté-Alais in 2015, which is located 50km south of Paris. Jan Locher, the Swiss filmmaker and composer, captures many terrestrial and aerial sequences and puts the very finest in this film. The music was exclusively composed and hand-tailored during the making of the film. Many thanks go to the Classic Formation team, namely Philipp Müller “Phile”, Hugo Mathys, Beni Kissling, Jürg Marti, Hans Jörg Herzog, Hans Breitenmoser, Fritz Locher and Jan Locher – www.ClassicFormation.com Music: "Timeless Airfield" & "Dreaming under the Wing". Composed, produced and recorded by Jan Locher. Violin: Lisa Schär. Panflute: Jan Locher. Copyright © 2016 by Jan Locher / MotionRhythm.com Special thanks: L'Amicale Jean-Baptiste Salis, www.ajbs.fr All the pilots, volunteers and enthusiasts for making such an event possible. Bernard Chabbert for his poetic commentation during the "Classic Formation" display. The Manhattan Dolls for their fantastic performance during the "Classic Formation" display, www.themanhattandolls.com The Schär and Locher family for the expert support in the making of the film and the music. Lisa Schär for the BTS pictures and for supporting me in every way possible. Hugo Mathys for making all of these haunting souvenirs even possible. Filmed with a Sony PXW-FS7 and GoPros. Copyright © 2016 by Jan Locher / MotionRhythm.com

This film showcases the legendary Douglas DC-3 of the Classic Formation in action. There are not many moments which are more exciting for a pilot than taking a Douglas DC-3 out of the hangar and flying her in the beautiful Swiss mountains. Jan Locher’s communicative enthusiasm projects the viewer right into the action. Please enjoy! Many thanks go to the pilots and the ground crew, namely Hugo Mathys, Taigh Ramey, Jürg Marti, Hans Jörg Herzog, Hans Breitenmoser and Fritz Locher. Special thanks go to pilot and engineer Taigh Ramey. He was an indispensable support for getting breathtaking aerial shots! Thank you Taigh! www.twinbeech.com Music: “Spring Overture”. Written and produced by Jan Locher. Courtesy of MotionRhythm.com Copyright © 2015 by Jan Locher, MotionRhythm.com

Every year within their practice schedule, the Classic Formation flies for one week at the Épinal – Mirecourt Airport in the beautiful Lorraine région of France. Lush pastures and meadows reflect flawlessly on the shiny polished aircrafts of the Douglas DC-3 and the two Beech-18’s. Jan Locher seizes the beauty of formation flight from new perspectives and finds surprising angles to capture the beauty of these historic aircrafts. Many thanks go to the Classic Formation team, namely Hugo Mathys, Philipp Müller “Phile”, Hans Jörg Herzog, Hans Breitenmoser, Jürg Marti, Beni Kissling, Fritz Locher and Jan Locher – www.ClassicFormation.com Music: “Straight Ahead”. Written and produced by Jan Locher. Courtesy of MotionRhythm.com Copyright © 2015 by Jan Locher, MotionRhythm.com

This film showcases the Classic Formation during their performance at the AIR14 PAYERNE air show in Switzerland. These spectacular shots were only possible through the great support of VBS-DDPS / AIR14 and Lisa Schaer – and of course the Classic Formation team: www.ClassicFormation.com The music was exclusively composed and produced for this event by the Swiss composer and filmmaker Jan Locher. Many thanks to the AIR14 PAYERNE organizational committee for this perfectly and well-organized event! Music: “Majestic Battle” and “Landing”. Both songs written and produced by Jan Locher. Courtesy of MotionRhythm.com Image Courtesy: VBS-DDPS / AIR14, Jan Locher, Lisa Schaer Copyright © 2014 by Jan Locher / VBS-DDPS / AIR14

AIR14 PAYERNE was the most important air show in Swiss aviation history, celebrating 100 years of Swiss military aviation, 50 years of the Patrouille Suisse (aerobatic team of the Swiss Air Force) and 25 years of the PC-7 Team. The Swiss filmmaker Jan Locher captures some magic moments and presents his favorite sequences in this film. Filmed, directed and edited by Jan Locher. Music: “Breeze”. Written and Produced by Jan Locher. Courtesy of MotionRhythm.com Copyright © 2014 by Jan Locher, MotionRhythm.com Featured in the film: Dassault Rafale C, Boeing KC-767A Global Tanker, Patrouille Suisse, PC-7 Team, Swiss Airbus A330, the Classic Formation with a Douglas DC-3 and two Beechcraft Model 18’s, Red Arrows, Breitling Super Constellation, Patrouille de France, Airbus A380, Frecce Tricolori, Super Puma Display Team.

The Swiss landscape with its spectacular mountains gives a well-defined contrast to the sparkling aircrafts of the Classic Formation, featuring a DC-3 and two Beech 18’s. Striking images were taken on the ground from Grenchen, St. Stephan, Dittingen and Mollis, as well as from the air. Special thanks go to the Classic Formation team for their meticulous work throughout the year: Hugo Mathys, Philipp Müller "Phile", Beni Kissling, Jürg Marti, Hans Jörg Herzog, Hans Breitenmoser and Fritz Locher. The licensed music was composed, produced and recorded by Jan Locher, grateful for the expert support of the violinists Lisa Schär, Michael Schär and Sandrine Schär-Chiffelle. © Copyright 2013, www.MotionRhythm.com Filmed with a Sony HDR-CX700VE, edited on Motion and Final Cut Pro X, color graded with Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks. © Copyright 2013, Jan Locher, www.MotionRhythm.com