Post by: Vulcan on December 18, 2007, 09:58:43 am
Post by: clog on December 22, 2007, 09:57:14 am
Post by: Vulcan on January 06, 2008, 08:21:09 pm
Post by: joey1 on January 07, 2008, 10:24:54 pm
Do ya think the Vulcan will make an apearence for this years RIAT :rotfl:
Post by: Vulcan on January 08, 2008, 12:18:15 pm
Post by: joey1 on January 08, 2008, 10:08:43 pm
Hope to be at both days this year!!
And you were right! About being hooked it was brilliant last year the weather didn't get in the way, hoping for better weather this year!
Farnborough 2008 has the Vulcan booked for one of their display days.
Have you been on the Farnborough site yet?
i know that it caters for more civilian aircraft and if memory serves me, the last time RIAT 2006 & Farnborough 2006 the Osprey made an appearance at Fairford so who knows what surprises this year will hold!!
Anyway look forward to July!
can't wait :rotfl:
Post by: Vulcan on January 10, 2008, 01:21:36 pm
Hi vulcan
Do ya think the Vulcan will make an apearence for this years RIAT :rotfl:
On the Vulcan to the skies website under events list she is marked in for both days of RIAT, can't wait!! :applause: :buttrock: http://www.tvoc.co.uk/events_diary.asp (http://www.tvoc.co.uk/events_diary.asp) Nothing marked in for Farnborough although I would think she will be there.
Roger
Post by: Vulcan on January 21, 2008, 10:43:51 am
Post by: Paul McA on January 31, 2008, 12:09:36 am
I have never been to RIAT and don`t intend to go anytime soon-I`m not a fan of monster airshows-too many elbows and people with BIG HATS getting in the way of photography! Grrr!!! :thumbsdown:
Post by: sealion on January 31, 2008, 09:33:11 am
Even if you need to take a few extra steps back, as a rule people wait till you have your photo taken before they pass you. The flying displays are to the north of the runway usually, and no matter where you are on the ramp, you'll have a good view of proceedings. If you want a better view, there used to be terraced seating along the flight line.
And then there is the open topped bus.
Now I have to say I haven't been to RIAT since 1994. They started moving it from Fairford then and I lost interest.
Post by: Vulcan on February 08, 2008, 10:11:37 am
Post by: Vulcan on February 19, 2008, 10:30:01 am
The Vulcan is sadly looking more and more doubtful due to further financial problems
Post by: Vulcan on March 01, 2008, 09:23:27 am
ROYAL AIR FORCE
Hawk T1 (x11) The Red Arrows RAF 90th F
Lancaster B1 BBMF RAF 90th F
DC3 Dakota BBMF RAF 90th F
Spitfire BBMF RAF 90th F
Hurricane IIC BBMF RAF 90th F
Typhoon (x2) 29 ® Squadron RAF 90th F
Hawk T1 (x2) 208 ® Squadron RAF 90th F
Tucano T1 (x2) 1 FTS RAF 90th F
Tutor T1 1 EFT RAF 90th F
Vigilant (x3) 612 VGS RAF 90th S
Viking (x2) 621 VGS RAF 90th S
ARMY AIR CORPS
Lynx & Gazelle The Blue Eagles Global Engagement F
Lynx AH7 672 Sqn, 9 Regt Global Engagement S
Lynx AH9 672 Sqn, 9 Regt Global Engagement S
ROYAL NAVY
Hawk T1 (x2) NFSF (FW) Global Engagement S
US MILITARY
US AIR COMBAT COMMAND
F-22A (x2) Raptor East Demo Team Global Engagement F
B-1B *TBC* Global Engagement F
B-1B *TBC* Global Engagement S
B-52H 93 BS, 917th Wing Global Engagement S
US AIR FORCES EUROPE
C-130E 37 AS, 86 AW Global Engagement S
F-16 *TBC* Global Engagement S
F-15C 48 FW Global Engagement S
F-15E 48 FW Global Engagement S
KC-135R 100 ARW Sky Tanker 08 S
USAF RESERVE COMMAND
KC-135R 756 ARS, 459 ARW Sky Tanker 08 S
KC-10A 79 ARS, 349 AMW Sky Tanker 08 S
US NAVY
F/A-18E/F (x2) Boeing & *TBC* Global Engagement F
OTHER MILITARY
BRAZILIAN AIR FORCES
T-27 Tucano (x7) Esquadrilha da Fumaca, EDA Global Engagement F
C-130H 1o/1o GT Global Engagement SP
C-105A 1o/9o GAv Global Engagement S
CANADIAN FORCES - AIR COMMAND
CF-18 Hornet (x2) Hornet Demo Team Global Engagement F
CHILEAN AIR FORCE
Extra 300L (x4) Escuadrilla de Alta Acrobacia 'Halcones' Global Engagement F
C-130H Grupo de Aviacion No 10 Global Engagement SP
CZECH AIR FORCE
JAS-39C Gripen 211.tl, 21.zTL Global Engagement F
JAS-39C Gripen 211.tl, 21.zTL Global Engagement S
Mi-24V (x2) 231.vrl, 23.zVrl Global Engagement F
L159 ALCA 212.tl, 21zTL Global Engagement S
Mi-171Sh 232.vrl, 23.zVrl Global Engagement S
An-26 241.dsl, 24.zDL Global Engagement SP
FRENCH AIR FORCE
Alpha Jet E (x9) Patrouille de France Global Engagement F
Mirage 2000 (x2) *TBC* Global Engagement S
HUNGARIAN AIR FORCE
JAS-39C 1. Vadaszrepulo Szazad 'Puma' Global Engagement *TBC*
MiG29 2. Vadaszrepulo Szazad 'Dongo' Global Engagement *TBC*
An-26 3. Szallito Repulo Szazad 'Teve' Global Engagement *TBC*
PAKISTAN NAVY
P-3C Orion 28 Squadron Global Engagement S
PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE
Alpha Jet A (x2) Asas de Portugal Global Engagement F
C-130H Esq 501 'Bisontes' Global Engagement S
ROYAL DANISH NAVY
Super Lynx Mk90 SHT Global Engagement S
ROYAL JORDANIAN AIR FORCE
C-130H Airlift Wing Global Engagement S
ROYAL NORWEGIAN AIR FORCE
F-16AM (x2) 132 Luftving Global Engagement S
SWISS AIR FORCE
F-5E Tiger (x7) Patrouille Suisse Global Engagement F
Ce560XL Lufttransportdienst des Bundes Global Engagement VIP
CIVILIANS
Spitfire PRXIX Rolls-Royce RAF 90th F
L-39C (x8) Brietling Jet Team Global Engagement F
R-44 Alan Smith SP
KDC-10 Omega Sky Tanker 08 F/S
Extra 300 (x4) Royal Jordanian Falcons Global Engagement F
Jet Provost Mk3A Newcastle Jet Provost Club RAF 90th S
CHARTERS / VISITORS
DC-3 Air Atlantique Charter
Twin Pionner Air Atlantique Charter
DH Dove Air Atlantique Charter
Dragon Rapide Air Atlantique Charter
Post by: Vulcan on March 20, 2008, 10:19:24 pm
Apache WAH1 army air corps F
US AIR MOBILITY COMMAND
C-130J 463rd Airlift Group S
US AIR NATIONAL GUARD
C-130H 181 AS, 136 Airlift Wing S
BELGIAN AIR COMPONENT
F-16AM (x2) 1 Sqn F
SF260M 1 Wing S
C-130H 15 Wing S
FRENCH ARMY AIR CORPS
TBM 700 (x2) EAAT S
ROYAL DANISH AIR FORCE
F-16AM (x2) *TBC* S
CL-604 Esk 721 S
NF-5A/B (x9) 134 Akrotim Filo: 'Turkish Stars'
C-130E 222 Filo S
C-27J Spartan Alenia Aeronautica Global Engagement S
Aermacchi M311 Alenia Aeronautica Global Engagement S
Aermacchi M346 Alenia Aeronautica Global Engagement S
Pilatus PC-21 Pilatus Aircraft Global Engagement S
Rollason Condor Tony Maycock S
Jet Provost T.5 John Rowley RAF 90th S
Strikemaster John Rowley S
Hunter Hawker Hawker Hunter Aviation RAF 90th F
Westland Lysander Shuttleworth Collection RAF 90th F
Hurricane 1a Peter Vacher RAF 90th S
Chipmunk Jim Wesson RAF 90th S
Post by: Vulcan on April 18, 2008, 02:39:46 pm
Great war display team (f)
RAF SE5a Replica x3
Junkers CL1 Replica x2
Neiuport 17 Replica
Sopwith Triplane Replica
Sopwith Pup Replica
Fokker DR1 Replica x2
Hawk 128 (s)
Omani 1-11 (s)
ETPS Gripen (s)
Spanish herc (s)
RN hawks x4 (f)
RN Seaking (s)
RN Merlin (f)
Dutch F16's,
Dutch Fokker 50 (s)
Dutch cougar(s)
B-52 (F)
RN Merlin (F)
FRA Falcons x2 (f)
Hawk 128 (s)
MC-130P Combat Talon (s)
MC-130H Combat Shadow (s)
KC-130T USMC (s)
Belgian F16 (s)
German Army Ch-53 (s)
German Army Bo105 (s)
Norwegian F-16 x2 (s) (yes 2 more, that’s 4 altogether!)
That’s 12 Hercs in one form or another so far.!
Post by: Vulcan on April 18, 2008, 06:08:02 pm
GERMAN NAVY
Sea King Mk41 MFG5 Global Engagement S
CIVILIANS
Hunter T7 (XL577) Delta Jets RAF 90th S
Hunter T7 (WV318 Delta Jets RAF 90th S
Hunter T7 (WV372) Delta Jets RAF 90th S
Folland Gnat Delta Jets RAF 90th S
Jet Provost T5A Delta Jets RAF 90th S
Piper Dakota Polly Vacher S
Hawk Mk128 BAE Systems S
Piper Warrior (x2) BAE Systems Flying Club V
Spitfire MK XI Hanger 11 RAF 90th S
Twin Otter British Antarctic Survey S
Diamond Star DA-40 Cabair S
Diamond Twin Star DA-42 Cabair S
The German seaking will be nice to see and also the British Antartic Survey Twin Otter, a rare thing. All this and still 3 months to go and 169 military aircraft and 56 civilian not counting the charters.
Post by: Vulcan on May 09, 2008, 12:18:37 pm
RAF:
A109E Power 32 (TR) Squadron RAF 90th S
RN:
Sea King HU5 SAR HMS Gannet SAR Flight Global Engagement S
Lynx HMA8 815 NAS Global Engagement S
Jetstream T2 750 NAS Global Engagement S
FAF:
C-160R Transall TBC Global Engagement SP
GAF:
UH-1D LTG62 Global Engagement S
Tornado RECCE AG51 Global Engagement S
C-160D Transall TBC Global Engagement S
Airbus A-310 FIBschBMVg Global Engagement S
AS 532 Cougar FIBschBMVg Global Engagement S
HAF:
RF-4E Phantom 348 MTA, 110 PM Global Engagement S
Indian AF:
HAL Dhruv x5 Sarang Helicopter Display Team Global Engagement F
Irish AF:
CN-235M 101 Squadron Global Engagement S
USAFRC:
HC-130P 39 RQS, 920 RQW Global Engagement S
MC-130E Combat Talon 711 SOS, 919 SOG Global Engagement S
KLu:
F-16 MLU (x2) 322 Squadron *TBC* Global Engagement S
Civilians:
Extra 400 Bruno Stocker S
Embraer Legacy Embraer VIP SP
PC-12 Pilatus Aircraft SP
DH Vampire T11 Vampire Preservation Group RAF 90th S
US education and training command:
T-43A Gator 562 FTS Global Engagement S
Post by: Vulcan on May 09, 2008, 07:19:35 pm
Post by: Vulcan on May 30, 2008, 01:14:33 pm
C130K HERCULES AUSTRIAN AIR FORCE S
Airbus A310 MRTT S
Premier Jet 1 Hawker Beechcraft S
King Air 350 Hawker Beechcraft S
Embraer Legacy 600 Enbraer VIP SP
A300-600 FedEx Global Engagement S
Gulfstream GV Lockheed Martin VIP V
Hunter FGA.9 Hunter Flying Club RAF 90th S
Flight Design CTSW Malcolm Titmuss S
KC-130J Reparto Sperimentale Volo SkyTanker S
Tornado IDS 6 Stormo Global Engagement S
AMX x2 32 Stormo Global Engagement S
NATO E3D S
portuguese Alpha Jet S
King Air B200 45 ® Squadron RAF 90th S
C-17A Globemaster 99 Squadron RAF 90th S
E-3D Sentry AEW1 8 Squadron RAF 90th S
Sea King HAR3 203 ® Squadron RAF 90th SP
Harrier GR7 20 ® Squadron RAF 90th S
Few cancellations
-27J Spartan Alenia Aeronautica CANCELLED
AS 532 Cougar FIBschBMVg CANCELLED
Hawk T1 (x4) FRADU CANCELLED
AS532U2 300 Squadron CANCELLED
C-130H Ala 31 CANCELLED
KC-130T VMGR 452 CANCELLED
A few nice additions there. 2 E-3D's for one along with the Portugese Alphajet and Austrian Herc. Nice to see the RAF big boys C-17, E-3D and Tristar there this year. Only six weeks to go :applause: :applause:
Post by: joey1 on June 02, 2008, 02:49:34 pm
Well im all set to go i sent you a pm
I'm staying in Bristol, Swindon all booked out line up looks great with farnborough this year maybe we'll have some suprises in store!!!
Won't be long know I'm counting the days Yipeeee
Post by: sealion on June 06, 2008, 09:51:08 pm
Post by: joey1 on June 14, 2008, 04:43:16 pm
Has any member driven to Fairford RIAT before ?
I’m Flying from Dublin to Bristol(Arriving Sat 07.30,) staying at a hotel near Bristol Parkway?
Then I thought to myself why don’t I rent a car! And drive to the show then I was informed (by a couple from Fairford) that I was mad!!!!!
Has any member any words of wisdom how long would I expect to be sitting in traffic? Bearing in mind won’t get going until 07.45 aprox
Actually Now that I’ve read this I think the train is a better option don't ye think?
Post by: Irish251 on June 14, 2008, 07:51:24 pm
Post by: joey1 on June 14, 2008, 08:21:06 pm
Yep think so!!
Did the Train & Coach thing last year ‘Lucky enough to get B+B last year in Swindon (Big Thanks to Vulcan) not so lucky this year though! Left it a bit late!!
Bristol parkway Rail station is roughly 800mtrs from the hotel and I just thought it would be fun to drive to the show
then at the end off the show I wouldn’t have to race back to catch busses N trains but then today
I was informed that I could be stuck in at Latton just off A419 about 2 to 3 hrs due to traffic heading into the Blue car park and ill have two kids with me
So maybe Hassle Free Rail and coach to be then!!!!
Thanks anyway hope to see other members there on Sat (if you make yourself Known)
Won’t be long now looking forward to it!!!!!
:thumbsup:
Post by: Vulcan on June 20, 2008, 07:20:14 pm
Royal Air Force
Typhoon F2 3 (F) Squadron RAF 90th S
Typhoon F2 XI Squadron RAF 90th S
Tornado GR4 14 Squadron RAF 90th S
VC-10 C1K 101 Squadron RAF 90th S
Sentinel R1 V (AC) Squadron RAF 90th S
Hercules C3 LTW RAF 90th S
Typhoon F2 29 ® Squadron RAF 90th F
Tornado GR4 XIII Squadron RAF 90th S
Hawk T1 19 (F) Squadron RAF 90th S
Tornado F3 43 (F) Squadron RAF 90th S
Nimrod MR2A Kinloss RAF 90th S
Army Air Corps
Skeeter HAF Global Engagement S
Squirrel HT1 660 Squadron Global Engagement S
BN2T Islander 1 Flt, 5 Regt VIP V
Royal Navy
Merlin HM1 829 Squadron Global Engagement S
Merlin HM1 824 Squadron Global Engagement F (changed from S)
USAF/USAFE/USAF RC etc;
F-16CG (x2) 555 FS, 31 FW Global Engagement S
F-15E (x2) 48 FW Global Engagement S
C-130J-30 815 AS Global Engagement S
C-17A Globemaster 7 AS, 62 AW Global Engagement S
EC-130J Commando Solo II 193 SOS Global Engagement S
T-1A Jayhawk 39 FTS Global Engagement S
Canadian Air Force
CP-140 Aurora 404 Maritime Patrol Squadron Global Engagement S
French Air Forces
TBM 700 VIP V
Mirage F.1 TBC Global Engagement S
Rafale B/C EC 01.007 Global Engagement S
Falcon 50 Marine 24 Flotille Global Engagement S
N262E 28F Global Engagement S
Italian Air Force
MB-339 CD (x2) 212 Stormo, 61 Grupo Global Engagement S
Falcon 900 93 Grupo VIP V
Royal Netherlands Air Force
Fokker 50 334 Squadron VIP V
Slovenian Air Force
PC-9M Swift LETS Global Engagement F
PC-9M Swift LETS Global Engagement S
Turkish Air Force
C-160 221 Filo Global Engagement SP
Civi's
Gnat T.1 De Havilland Aviation RAF 90th S
Piper Warrior Graham Tribe V
Bonanza A36 Hanger 11 SP
Gulfsteam GV Lockheed Martin VIP V
Bulldog BDFA S
Grob 120A Grob Aerospace S
Grob 140TP Grob Aerospace S
AS365 Dauphin Rolls-Royce VIP V
Bell 206 Jet Ranger Rolls-Royce VIP V
Hunter T8b Hawker Hunter Aviation RAF 90th S
PA-28 RAF Marham Aero Club VIP V
PA-28 VIP V
MD500 SP
Fokker 50 VLM Airlines Charter
Fokker 50 VLM Airlines Charter
Piper Warrior PA28-161 Cabair Flying School Charter
PA32 Lance Gordon Silver Charter
Beech 200 London Executive Aviation Charter
SR22 Jon Butts Charter
Cancellations
KDC-10 Omega CANCELLED
Scout AH1 Historic Aircraft Flight CANCELLED
E-3A Sentry 1 Squadron CANCELLED
Other Notes
RAF Grob Tutor now (x2)
USAF F22A now (x3)
Halcones now (x5)
Patrouille De France now (x10)
Roll on the glorious 12th, only three weeks to go!
Post by: joey1 on June 22, 2008, 05:52:58 pm
Nice to here from you again
Vulcan XH558 is still down for RIAT 2008 but its still awaiting CAA certification for displays is that correct?
Nice to see IAC CN_ 235M representing us
I was wondering was there any word on the OVT MIG or even The Osprey’s visit to Farnborough
Anway still a cracking line up for this year
Not long to go!!!!!
Post by: Vulcan on June 23, 2008, 04:00:55 pm
The Vulcan is still touch and go weather or not it will make RIAT or not. She was up again today for a training flight for one of the pilots. A display Authorisation (DA) has still to be done yet and then there is all the paper work from the CAA. The weather is forcast to be not too bad this week so fingers crossed, and hope the CAA can push the red tape through a bit faster than usual. Suppose there is a chance she might be there on static, that would be something, but nothing compared to seeing her fly!
Ospreys are out aparently. The OVT? not too sure as the type of Mig 29 appearing at Farnborough has not even been confirmed as yet, and there are rumours that whatever it is, it won't be coming to Fairford. Any flying Mig 29 or the Vulcan would certainly be the icing on the cake of what is looking like a cracking show.
Can't wait, roll on the 12th!
Are you using the grandstand this year? We have seats for the Saturday.
350 aircraft so far with 20 herc's and 12 F-16s, you just would not see that anywhere else.
Post by: joey1 on June 23, 2008, 11:58:31 pm
Last year I got grandstand seats too on the day , and this year ill have my son & nephew with me
id get the top row seats for best photo shots cos last year we got the bottom row of seats and a lot of people walking by wasn’t helping getting any shots
A good selection of vintage aircraft on display too
Plus royalty being present I’m sure the RAF won’t disappoint
The line up is amazing; the kids will have a ball with all the static on display just the weather to pray for is all that’s left to do!!
Apart from the obvious VulcanXH558 is there any other aircraft your eager to see/Photograph?
Post by: Vulcan on June 24, 2008, 09:44:13 am
As far as seats are concerned, you have to get there early to get the top tiers of the grandstand. That will be our first port of call, then we can take it easy.
Post by: joey1 on June 25, 2008, 03:46:13 pm
Oh Yeah I Forgot about the F22s cool!!!!
Hope they don’t just do “Flybys” and go all out to impress
No Frecce Tricolori this year !
Apart from the Red Arrows the Frecce Tricolori were my favourite formation team
I thought the grandstand tickets were pre allocated if you purchased them online? So
Is it a case of “1st come 1st bum on your favourite seat?
Post by: Vulcan on June 25, 2008, 09:26:35 pm
I'm afraid that the grandstand tickets are not pre-allocated which is a shame. We will be leaving the B&B at about 7am to make sure we get a reasonable seat.
The Frecce are very good, I was very impressed with them last year, the first time I had seen them. I think they are doing a show in France that week end.
Post by: joey1 on June 28, 2008, 03:49:04 pm
I First saw the Frecce Tricolori at Air Spectacular 2000 @ Baldonnel
The solo pilot’s “Crazy Flying” Maneuver is awesome check out this link
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CVKzu2kpuH0
Did you read the news on the RIAT home Page about the Vulcan’s pending participation at this years show?
it’s still a possibility I understand the even organizers are bending over backward to have XH558 at the show whether flying or otherwise
as for the grandstand seats I was a bit taken back as to the first come first sit arrangements given the high price
I must invest in a decent camera I don’t know much about what type is suitable
SLR type seems to be the buzz word something with dummy minded photographer like myself in mind he he!
Post by: Vulcan on June 28, 2008, 06:37:50 pm
Post by: joey1 on June 29, 2008, 05:56:35 pm
A-380 Brilliant!!!!
Probably the only time we’ll get to see the giant of the skies unless a cargo version makes an Irish visit
I see their splitting some of the Acts due to time constraints & commitments elsewhere pity I could only be at the sat show only
Its going to be a 9 Hour Display this has to be a record breaker for duration.
Still you won’t hear me complain best value for money
Post by: joey1 on July 02, 2008, 10:42:48 pm
The Grandstand tickets for Sat are sold out......
Ah well . Wonder will Ryanair allow me to take an A-Frame ladder on board He He!!!! :rotfl: :ireland:
Post by: Vulcan on July 03, 2008, 09:11:00 am
Hi Vulcan
The Grandstand tickets for Sat are sold out......
Ah well . Wonder will Ryanair allow me to take an A-Frame ladder on board He He!!!! :rotfl: :ireland:
Joey if you go straight to the grandstand you may still be in with a chance. My understanding is that they hold on to a few for sale on the day, but they do go fairly fast.
Post by: Vulcan on July 03, 2008, 07:33:26 pm
Post by: Joe McDermott on July 03, 2008, 08:17:12 pm
Post by: joey1 on July 04, 2008, 12:02:03 am
Brilliant news!!!!!! :applause: :applause: :applause:
Can't wait to hear those Olympus engines roar down the runway
I expect it will be a show stopper :buttrock: :
And with the RAF celebrating their 90Th Anniversary she couldn’t have come at a better time
My First Priority will be to try nab some Grandstand tickets! thanks for the tip Vulcan I won’t be disappointed if they haven’t any it’s gonna be a brilliant day just hope the weather turns out fine :bowdown:
Post by: Tony Kearns on July 04, 2008, 10:45:51 am
Anyway gentlemen, one and all, enjoy and have a ball! Don't forget to put up the pics when you get back.
I just want to get to Duxford for the real thing.
Tony K
Post by: Frank on July 04, 2008, 12:37:32 pm
I'm going to both RIAT and Flying Legends so I'm sure I'll take a few pictures that you'll like.
Regards,
Frank.
Post by: joey1 on July 04, 2008, 12:39:28 pm
Ahh the Noise! The Speed The adrenaline rush the excitement………….. And that’s just the bus on the way to Fairford Ha Ha!!!!!!! :rotfl:
On a slightly gloomier note! :(
Just had a look at www.metcheck.com
It’s not looking to good for Fairford on the weekend 12th&13th . Sunday seems to be fairing off better out of the two days
just my luck :banghead:
Post by: Vulcan on July 04, 2008, 02:56:51 pm
Ahh the Noise! The Speed The adrenaline rush the excitement………….. And that’s just the bus on the way to Fairford Ha Ha!!!!!!! :rotfl:
On a slightly gloomier note! :(
Just had a look at www.metcheck.com
It’s not looking to good for Fairford on the weekend 12th&13th . Sunday seems to be fairing off better out of the two days
just my luck :banghead:
Don't lose all hope, Metcheck are notoriously unreliable!
Post by: Tony Kearns on July 04, 2008, 07:05:16 pm
Hi Tony,Ah, thanks Frank, Knew you would. :applause:
I'm going to both RIAT and Flying Legends so I'm sure I'll take a few pictures that you'll like.
Regards,
Frank.
Tony K
Post by: Andrew Martin on July 07, 2008, 12:02:37 am
I'm flying out to Stansted from Dublin at 06:30 on Saturday morning, plan to do Duxford Saturday, then head to Fairford for Sunday flying back from Bristol at 22:10.
Anyone fancy a lift?
Andrew
ei3gsb@gmail.com
Post by: Irish251 on July 08, 2008, 07:34:19 pm
Post by: Joe McDermott on July 08, 2008, 08:02:59 pm
Post by: joey1 on July 09, 2008, 12:11:13 am
Nice pics :applause:
How did the pilot(s) fair off as regards the display?
It would be nice to see her in formation with Red Arrows like they did for Concorde
Probably asking a bit much :smile:
Also a bit of an improvement regarding the weather for both days at RIAT if you believe SKY NEWS :bowdown:
Anyway roll on the weekend !!!!
Post by: Irish251 on July 09, 2008, 12:34:09 am
How did the pilot(s) fair off as regards the display?
I'm not quite sure what you mean by this, but as they were both experienced Vulcan aircrew they had no problems. In fact the co-pilot for the display was Martin Withers, who commanded the first succcessful Vulcan Black Buck mission against Port Stanley airfield in 1982. The aircraft used on that mission, serial XM607, is now preserved at RAF Waddington. As for the Vulcan's display routine, it is very nice but it's clear that conservation of airframe and engine life requires that it is treated a good deal more gently than in the energetic displays some of us will remember from the Vulcan's days in military service.
Post by: joey1 on July 09, 2008, 01:21:18 am
She looks great in your photos hard to think she quite an old lady and a beautiful lady at that !
XH558 & Lancaster flyby at Waddington 2008
Sounds Like MC Sean Muffet at the mike
some YouTube footage just click on the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNB87LiLXso&NR=1
Post by: Irish251 on July 11, 2008, 08:56:06 pm
AIR TATTOO CANCELLED SATURDAYDue to the unusually heavy rainfall during the past 72 hours, a decision has been made by the organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to cancel the airshow on Saturday, July 12.
The cancellation of the airshow on Saturday follows a sustained period of heavy rainfall that has resulted in waterlogged conditions not only in the public car parks but also on the airfield itself. The decision was taken following consultation with the police and other safety services.
Air Tattoo Director Tim Prince said it was the first time the Air Tattoo had ever had to cancel one of its days in its 38-year history.
“It is with great regret that we had to take the decision to cancel the airshow on the Saturday but the safety of the public is paramount.
“When it became clear that we could not guarantee the safety of the many thousands of people who had bought tickets for Saturday, the decision to cancel was straightforward.
“We are aware of the inconvenience our decision will have on the many thousands of people who have bought tickets for the Saturday but the potential risk of there being significant difficulties on the roads, in our car parks on the airbase itself were too high.”
It is anticipated that the show will be held on Sunday but it will be only for holders of tickets valid for Sunday. A decision in respect of this will be announced by 4pm on Saturday.
Please note that Saturday tickets will not be valid for Sunday.
Refund details for tickets bought for Saturday, July 12, can be found on the Royal International Air Tattoo website at www.airtattoo.com . For further enquiries contact refunds@rafcte.com
Post by: Vulcan on July 12, 2008, 12:11:46 pm
Post by: Irish251 on July 12, 2008, 06:46:06 pm
Post by: joey1 on July 13, 2008, 08:24:19 pm
Travelled to see an Airshow, ended up going to the zoo!!!! I could have gone to the Phoenix Park and saved a bundle ……. :rotfl:
Sorry just me letting off steam folks not long home
Seriously I totally understand that safety MUST come first, but it looks like a sign of things to come regarding the weather although Saturday and Sunday ironically the weather turned out to be fine the damage was already done Thursday and Friday.
I’m no landscape artist but I’d say a serious lack of drainage was partly the blame and this is probably going to be an on-going problem so maybe a change of venue in the future or tackle the waterlog issue would be the first thing on the agenda before organising next year's RIAT..... :(
Has any other member any other woes or ideas or should I just keep my opinions to myself :-X
Post by: Paul McA on July 14, 2008, 03:25:10 pm
Drainage can only do so much-A sudden mass downpour is always going to cause massive problems at airfields-by their very nature they are generally flat places and therefore the water has no where to go.
Belfast International Airport`s terminal has suffered flooding for the past 3 years in the summer and the terminal had to be closed for a time.
I don`t think there is any easy fix for this problem other than trying to use paved car park area`s,or run shuttle buses if some suitible park and ride scheme could be used.
Post by: joey1 on July 14, 2008, 05:00:59 pm
I remember last year Newtownards was threatened with cancellation because of the same problem but the airfield managed to dry just enough to put on the show
Last year Fairford had a fair amount of rain it wasn’t as bad though still the signs are there that our summers have changed, so your suggestion of paved carparks is probably the way to go. I don’t know if the RAF own the lands that provide the carpark facilities ???
As for shuttle busses they already provide shuttle busses from Swindon Train station for spectators who travel on foot, I did it last year and it was great !!!
I think it would be a logistical nightmare not to have on-site carparks as well as try to provide park n ride facilities to deal with the huge numbers of spectators it would mean a strict flying time constraint to allow spectators gain access to the show
It would have to be the trade off
I suspect that emergency vehicles having difficulty gaining access to any of the fields was another reason as to the cancellations
Id say a lot of spectators would have headed to Duxford for the Flying Legends Airshow
To try salvage the day sometimes airshow clashes can have it's advantages
VULCAN did you get to Duxford cos id say you were mighty P****d off too given the fact you booked both days :banghead:
Thanks Vulcan for your thoughts earlier in the thread ! :biggrin: I'll probably focus on Duxford in Sept or October
!Gotta get my fix whatever it takes!!!!!! :'(
travel wise Duxford seems to be easily accessible
Post by: joey1 on July 18, 2008, 11:39:23 pm
A Q&A session was posted on the RIAT homepage detailing the reasons for the cancellation of this year’s RIAT 2008
My suspicions were right about the Emergency access and why a park n Ride facility was not an option
Just click on the link below
http://www.airtattoo.com/airtattoo/cancellation/Q%20and%20A's
Here's hoping for a better outcome next year folks!!!!! :bowdown: