Fairford airshow Saturday 18th July.

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!!!