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UK Air Shows / Accommodation for RIAT 08

« on: May 07, 2008, 10:53:34 pm »

Hi all,

Heading to RIAT for the first time this year and very excited!  Problem is I don't know where to stay and I know its a little late to be looking. Flying into Bristol and getting the train to Swindon. Thinking shuttle bus from Swindon is handy so hoping to stay around there. Any suggestions greatly appreciated?

Cheers..

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Irish Air Corps / Canadian F-18's

« on: October 13, 2004, 03:29:21 pm »

Was in Paris last weekend for the match and when we landed in Shannon (in a brand new Ryanair 737-800, lovely plane) I was pleasantly surprised to see 5 F-18's and a Herc parked a stones throw away! I thought they were American flying to or from Iraq or somewhere but found out later they were Canadian F-18's which encountered re-fuelling difficulties on their way from Spain to Canada. The C-130 was infact a refuelling tanker; it's refuelling probe failed to extend and therefore forced them to land at Shannon. But what really surprised me was the lack of security around them. From what I could see there was an old Army jeep and a Civil Defence bus but not a soul around from either or any airport staff other than those dealing with our plane! Very slack on Shannon's part. I could easily and so wanted to go over and have a right look but thought it best not to. I think they took off fairly soon after that because going out the road home their lights were flashing and cockpits open.

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Irish Air Corps / Eyesight Requirement

« on: September 15, 2004, 04:17:58 pm »

Really need a straight answer on this folks....

For years now I've considered going for an air corp cadetship and even now starting an apprenticeship I'm still going to go for it next year.

But MOST unfortunately I've been blessed with bad eyesight which I curse everyday!  Now I'd be more than willing to correct my eyesight with laser surgery at whatever cost just so I could realise my dream.

Would this rule me out though? Will the air corp accept laser surgery? Or should I face up and forget about.

Any help most appreciated.

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Air Corps Careers / Air Corp Recruit's?

« on: July 07, 2004, 01:00:05 pm »

Been thinking of joining the Air Corp as a recruit for a while now but need some convincing!? Tried the whole college thing last year and didn't suit me. Hated my course.

What sort of jobs would I be able to do as a recruit? What sort of opportunities, perks, etc.?

Would being a recruit help if I went for a cadetship in the near future?

Any advice, info or opinions would be most appreciated lad or ladies?