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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 6, 2014 15:45:51 GMT 12
Well just 3 more sleeps until we are off to the UK for a month. We start with 2 days at RIAT (the Friday and Saturday shows) and then do Flying Legends at Duxford next Sunday. Anyone else on here going to either?
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Post by vs on Jul 6, 2014 16:53:09 GMT 12
RIAT is amazing!!!! I suggest paying for grand stand seating. I am hoping to make it for Sunday at Farnbourgh
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Post by kiwitone on Jul 6, 2014 17:15:35 GMT 12
Hi Don Yes!...going to do exactly the same sort of plan...my pal arrives thursday morning camping in the car or tent nearby. then i have an old friend who lives in Saffron Walden. and is leting us launch from there.
Father and grandad this week first. Travelling down by train Monday for london break.
Haven't been to fairford yet..neither has Pete..lol have to look it up.
Which seating are you saying vs? that would be good to know...... I seem to remember that uk airshow has some camping facility probably well booked out...i will check and come back on here. any other local knowledge good too.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Jul 7, 2014 9:59:33 GMT 12
Have a great trip Don, I did this in 2011 and had a blast. Both RIAT and Flying Legends rate first equal as my favourite all time airshiows  I'm sure you have done your homework but try to stop in at Bruntingthorpe if you get the chance, oh and East Kirkby and...... Well the list us endless! Enjoy mate. |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 7, 2014 12:39:51 GMT 12
Yeah I have a fairly long list of places to visit and I know I won't get to all of them, having to fit in with the Mrs' to-do list (which doesn't include any aviation related places!). We went to the UK for the first time 2 years ago so I have already ticked off quite a few on my bucket list :+)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 7, 2014 14:01:29 GMT 12
Have a super trip Don!
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Post by suthg on Jul 7, 2014 19:46:16 GMT 12
I'm needing some hints for next year so I'm all ears!! I do have a friend of a friend living at Fairford (I have met him and do get on with him and his wife well!!) and my first friend is nearer to Bristol. I'm a member of the RR Historical Group so some things there to follow up on. Good luck all of you and enjoy!!
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Post by Bruce on Jul 7, 2014 21:44:18 GMT 12
I did Legends and RIAT last year - definitely worth the trip!
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Post by suthg on Jul 10, 2014 14:39:03 GMT 12
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Post by dodgy on Jul 10, 2014 15:52:21 GMT 12
Hi Don
If you get a chance, go to Shuttleworth as well. This is down the road from Duxford and offers the opportunity to see golden age, WWI and Edwardian. I saw the Lysander flying there as well, much bigger than I expected!There are several tiger moth club events on around that time as well.
cheers
Simon
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Post by Mustang51 on Jul 11, 2014 19:39:12 GMT 12
So, is Gavin going to Duxford to give us wee mortals something to look at when he returns?
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 11, 2014 21:58:28 GMT 12
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Jul 11, 2014 22:00:31 GMT 12
Thought about it but Mr Yagen was so good to me back in May and shot 12 WW2 fighters and bombers air to air for him which was fantastic so decided that is enough for this year with another trip somewhere else planned for later in the year. Might get over to the UK next year and by not going this year there is an opportunity I turned down which I might regret one day but it has been a great year so far.
Really looking forward to seeing the images from those who are there.
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 12, 2014 17:47:40 GMT 12
Speaking of RIAT, our Chief of Air Force was seated next to ex-RNZAF Red 6 at the gala dinner.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 14, 2014 19:28:16 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 14, 2014 19:31:07 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 14, 2014 19:35:34 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 14, 2014 19:41:39 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 14, 2014 19:42:10 GMT 12
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Post by graemewi on Jul 14, 2014 20:00:54 GMT 12
Not sure if this link will post correctly... A distant cousin is in the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and took a cracking air-air shot on the weekend - from the Lancaster to a Spitfire in formation. Would have been 'awesomer' if it was his pet project Spitfire TE311   G |
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