The Team

Laura Bonhomme - OFMC Operations Manager

With 10 years experience of managing all aspects of air displays and aircraft, Laura will respond quickly to your display enquiry. As a display director herself she knows what needs to be put in place for the event to be successful. E-mail:  laura@FerociousFrankie.com


Joe Kennedy - Engineer

Joe is a leading specialist on the P-51. He has in depth engineering experience on over 20 different types of warbird but his favourite is the P-51. With about one day’s maintenance required for each hour flown, engineering is a vital part of the operation.

When we fly to major events, Joe accompanies the aeroplane and he has flown on many interesting transits in the back of Ferocious Frankie.


Hugh Jones

Hugh has been involved with aviation since 1969 when he joined the RAF as a Halton 'brat'. His connection with he Old Flying Machine Company began in 2001, having been in the 'Warbird' world at Duxford since 1995.

Hugh has extensive experience of all types of aircraft-in addition to big piston fighters-his CAA and EASA engineering licence approvals range from the BAe 146 to Tiger Moths.

He has held a pilots licence since 1977, has owned the same Auster for 28 years and has a passion for vintage British aircraft.