Fairford airshow Saturday 18th July.

[666subaru]

Is anyone interested in military aircraft as me and Shaz are. We go here every year and its a fantastic day out. And not forgetting the vulcan is coming

We go on the Saturday very early in the morning so as to avoid the queues.

Any body interested in coming?

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/AboutTheTattoo

I am interested, need to check diary then will confirm

[SUBARMAN]

Sounds like a fine idea!!!

[BIG"E"]

I am interested also.

[herbert]

can make it sounds like a good day

[666subaru]

Anybody who wants to come with us will have to pay for their tickets in advance as they are not available to buy on the day.

This will be a good day

[666subaru]

This is only a few weeks away, is nyone coming with us?

I need to pull my finger out and get a ticket

[SUBARMAN]

Can't do this now. Enjoy the Vulcan Guys!!!

snap matey! I will double check with the good lady and then post something.

Don't mind taking the beemer to this as it's not a car meet

[BIG"E"]

Cant make this one.

Originally Posted by worzel

snap matey! I will double check with the good lady and then post something.

Don't mind taking the beemer to this as it's not a car meet

Yep bmw cruise up there mate.

Checked and passed with the missus. All clear for take off.

What day we doing chaps

[666subaru]

we can only do saturday 18th july our tickets are already bought and paid for
very early start to beat the queues aim to get there for 7 am ish

Just to remind you tickets must be purchased in advance as they are NOT available on the gate this year

Righty ho mate. Will get onto this today.

Can't believe I missed the fact that the date is mentioned in the Subject Title

FICK Alert!

[Scott.T]

If Typhoon is flying, stand well back.....

I've been investigating today one that has been grounded due to full communications failure.
Pilot had to land without any communication to/from control tower.....Pilot had a bit of a brown trouser moment....bless him.....

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

If Typhoon is flying, stand well back.....

I've been investigating today one that has been grounded due to full communications failure.
Pilot had to land without any communication to/from control tower.....Pilot had a bit of a brown trouser moment....bless him.....

There is 2 flying hopefully

And hopefully not the one covered in pilot poo!

[666subaru]

Our tickets arrived today, 3weeks to go cant wait there is still time for people to get there's and come along

[666subaru]

Have you sorted your tickets yet guys if you are both still coming

My tickets are ordered!

My Tickets have arrived

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by worzel

My Tickets have arrived

Nice one buddy, what about Martyn's?

Martyn hasn't ordered his yet

He promised that he was getting it done today.

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by worzel

Martyn hasn't ordered his yet

He promised that he was getting it done today.

does he know that he cannot get them off the site anymore has to get them from ticket master or barclays

I expect he doesn't or didn't until now!

MARTYN! HU HUM!!!!! YOU COMING OR WHAT GEEEEEEZER!!!!!

The weather forecast is ok at the moment! Fingers crossed!!!!

Wednesday day weather
Light Rain Shower
Max: 21°C 70°F
Sunrise: 05:08

Thursday day weather
Light Rain
Max: 20°C 68°F
Sunrise: 05:09

Friday day weather
Heavy Rain Shower
Max: 18°C 64°F
Sunrise: 05:10

Saturday day weather
Sunny
Max: 20°C 68°F
Sunrise: 05:11

Oh fook it, def want to come, i been working days and nights, i not kidding not slept since sat night.

I am on it now, will try a few sites, whats the face value of these??

Baz
Is it the Sunday?

Got a few on ebay

[BIG"E"]

AS in the title its Saturday 18th July.

I think we are all sorted!

[666subaru]

Martyn, check out the link below for ticket prices, and guys do you know we are leaving at 5am stopping for brekkie on the way maybe

Gates open at 7.30am and that is the best time to get there, if not, picture this senario, 3 entrances, off narrow country lanes with about 50,000 people trying to get in speaking from experience

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Airshow_Tickets

[Steve_PPP]

looks like its gonna be a great event (only really just looked at the website )

haven't been to an airshow since i was about 10 - make sure you get some good pics

5AM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[herbert]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Oh fook it, def want to come, i been working days and nights, i not kidding not slept since sat night.

I am on it now, will try a few sites, whats the face value of these??

working days and nights are u saveing for a 22b

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

looks like its gonna be a great event (only really just looked at the website )

haven't been to an airshow since i was about 10 - make sure you get some good pics

Not too late too get tickets mate

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by Crowman

5AM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Believe me when I say earlier the better, we will beat the queues and get a good spot

[666subaru]

Just got the update from the airshow and get this, at present with ticket sales purchased to date, they are expecting, ready for this - 160,000 people over the weekend, and Martyn I hope you have brought your ticket as saturday is now sold out, see link below.

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Newsro ... N_SATURDAY

[666subaru]

Steve/Martyn, on saturday how about meeting here at these services at 06.30am, Reading East M4 junction between 11 and 12 eastbound?

I get the feeling we might be meeting you there Baz

Leaving at 5.00am, although probably the best plan is probably not going to happen.

I reckon we will leave about 6.30 - 7.00am. Am I right Martyn? Or do you want to go early doors?

That will fookin teach me, checked the tickets last night and all good, none on ticketmaster today.

Great when work gets in the way.

I am now checking barclays banks branches

All sorted, barclays have loads of them.
Dont know what all the panic was about. lol

Easy peasy, cheesy, squeezy, japanesey, fleasy, kneesy uurrrrmmm ................... I'll get my coatsy!

What time then Mr Crowman sir!

Originally Posted by worzel

What time then Mr Crowman sir!

Not bloomin 5am thats for sure.

Pm sent

I know what you mean mate. I will still be firmly in the land of Zzzzzzzzzzzzz at that time.

Especially if we have done the old migration / curry / couple of sherberts thing

[SUBARMAN]

Steve. Be sure to visit the "Vulcan Village" at Fairford. You might get some ideas for our "Squadron supporters boards". You might also get a good shot of some logos!!!!!

I have already spoken to young "chock" who has made a list of Squadron Photo requirements.

I will come back with plenty of shots and idea's for sure.

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by SUBARMAN

Steve. Be sure to visit the "Vulcan Village" at Fairford. You might get some ideas for our "Squadron supporters boards". You might also get a good shot of some logos!!!!!

Just to be advised guys, as the vulcan will be flying it will be at the other side of the base, in the active participation section which means queuing up for the bus to take you over to see it

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by worzel

I know what you mean mate. I will still be firmly in the land of Zzzzzzzzzzzzz at that time.

Especially if we have done the old migration / curry / couple of sherberts thing

We are going early for a couple of reasons:-

1. To get in easier.
2. To get a parking space so we can get out easier. 80,000 people and most leave at the same time
3. To get a good vantage point.
4. To sit and listen to the tannoy system and then laugh to ourselves at around 8am to all the people who are stuck in the 3-5 mile tailbacks who did not get there early and avoid the queues, which will then usually increase to about 5 - 7 miles by 9am.

As I said we are speaking from experience, picture 80,000 people trying to get in the base through 3 single track gates in 2 and a half hours.

Just trying to help guys get in easier and get a good spot, we will get a good spot and make sure it is big enough for us all if possible, see you when you get there crowbuckboys

Thanks Baz

I know exactly what you are saying about getting there early and the benefits. But 5am is a bit early for the wife If I can get the missus and Martyn a bit earlier then happy days, but I doubt it very much. Then again, if I feel like I did LAST Saturday morning after a curry and a "few" beers with a certain "Crowman", it will be me holding up proceedings

Oh well. At least if I get sat in stationary traffic, I can watch the TV!

[SUBARMAN]

The Vulcan Village will not, I believe, be with the plane itself. The Village is the publicity tent area where you can buy stuff/sign up/etc. so it should be sited where there is max public exposure I would guess.

Enjoy the day you lucky Chaps/Chapesses !!!!

Thanks Keith
We will endeavour to include chocs and smithers in the pics somewhere

What what!

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by SUBARMAN

The Vulcan Village will not, I believe, be with the plane itself. The Village is the publicity tent area where you can buy stuff/sign up/etc. so it should be sited where there is max public exposure I would guess.

Enjoy the day you lucky Chaps/Chapesses !!!!

Unfortunately all you will see is a trailer to buy merchandise which will be with the red arrows merchandise along with all other traders and the static aircraft only, the Vulcan will not be allowed near the static aircraft as all planes due to fly are kept seperate for safety reasons at the other side of the runway near to the hangers for refuelling etc, the only way to see them is by shuttle bus. This has always happened for as long as I can remember when the likes of the B17 flying fortress, A10 Warthog, the 2 migs that crashed and Concorde where there Unless they decide to park it at the end of the runway to the left of the picture below, but even then it will be seperate from the merchandise trailer

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/VisitorInformation/map

Martyn

Just checked out the timetable for tomorrow.

The displays start at 10.00am Maybe 7.30 is a bit tight. What do you reckon.

Timetable below:


0730 Public gates open
Exhibition & Trade Fair opens
Free public shuttle bus service commences
Drop Zone Opens



0930 Tri@RIAT arena display commences
Concert Stage acts commence



1000 Flying display commences



1730 Flying display ends



1800 Tri@RIAT arena displays ends
FREE Open air evening concert commences



2000 Open air concert ends



2030 Free public shuttle bus service ends
Showground closes

[SUBARMAN]

Is it absolutely essential that you sample curry and alcohol on the Saturday night?

In bed by 10pm after a nice hot cocoa is how the Squadron pilots do it.

Now, Tactical Mayhem Team is another story of course. They obviously don't eat quiche.

[666subaru]

We will see you guys there, we will get there for 7am, to get a good parking space for disembarkation, and then queue up to get searched once the gates open at 7.30am, show tickets and then bag search, for everyone that is, which can take about an hour depending on queues, then make our way to our usual spot, at the midway point along side the runway so to get a good vantage point. then chill out with brekkie waiting for the 8 hour of flying to begin

Then the fun begins, 80,000 people leaving at once

[666subaru]

Not long to go now, cant wait Vulcan arrived there today

Really looking forward to it mate.

[BIG"E"]

This looks like something not to be missed.

Have a great time.

Will interested on your reports are perhaps we will put this in the diary?

For next year.

well baz your so right about traffic. We are sat 10miles away in solid traffic. Should be there about mid day. Lol

[666subaru]

Originally Posted by Crowman

well baz your so right about traffic. We are sat 10miles away in solid traffic. Should be there about mid day. Lol

Hummmmmmmmm what time did you finally arrive? closer to 2.30pm me thinks Well now you know why we leave at some stupid oclock in the morning, we left at 5am, arrived at 7.25am with a stop en-route sitting down and relaxing at 8am

We will get pictures up soon

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by 666subaru

Hummmmmmmmm what time did you finally arrive? closer to 2.30pm me thinks

sorry to hear traffic messed things up for you guys.....

come on Baz, photos already

Was really good, great display.

we did have traffic jams, but did not matter in the end as we strolled straight in just as red arrows started there display at about 12.30.
The good thing is that everything to see is in the air,so even in the traffic we had a few things to watch.

BAz, the only thing you didnt have was the kitchen sink

Oh and the Vulcan, what can you say, Stunning,awesome,amazing!!!!!!

[SUBARMAN]

That is the "Vulcan effect" as they are calling it. Certainly seems to be boosting the crowds where it is scheduled to appear. Looking forward to piccies!!!