Fairford airshow Saturday 18th July.

666subaru · #1 03-06-2009, 08:26 AM

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

#2 03-06-2009, 10:16 AM

I am interested, need to check diary then will confirm

SUBARMAN · #3 03-06-2009, 02:36 PM

Sounds like a fine idea!!!

BIG"E" · #4 03-06-2009, 03:34 PM

I am interested also.

herbert · #5 03-06-2009, 04:24 PM

can make it sounds like a good day

666subaru · #6 03-06-2009, 07:48 PM

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 · #7 30-06-2009, 12:24 AM

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

#8 01-07-2009, 12:17 AM

I need to pull my finger out and get a ticket

SUBARMAN · #9 01-07-2009, 01:15 PM

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

#10 01-07-2009, 04:35 PM

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" · #11 01-07-2009, 07:59 PM

Cant make this one.

#12 01-07-2009, 11:05 PM

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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.

#13 02-07-2009, 01:15 AM

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

What day we doing chaps

666subaru · #14 02-07-2009, 08:16 AM

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

#15 02-07-2009, 10:22 AM

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 · #16 02-07-2009, 09:15 PM

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 · #17 02-07-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

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

#18 03-07-2009, 10:25 AM

And hopefully not the one covered in pilot poo!

666subaru · #19 03-07-2009, 07:54 PM

Our tickets arrived today, 3weeks to go cant wait

there is still time for people to get there's and come along

666subaru · #20 06-07-2009, 06:42 PM

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

#21 06-07-2009, 07:00 PM

My tickets are ordered!

#22 13-07-2009, 10:13 AM

My Tickets have arrived

666subaru · #23 13-07-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worzel

My Tickets have arrived

Nice one buddy, what about Martyn's?

#24 13-07-2009, 06:33 PM

Martyn hasn't ordered his yet

He promised that he was getting it done today.

666subaru · #25 13-07-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

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

#26 13-07-2009, 10:44 PM

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

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

#27 14-07-2009, 11:16 AM

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

#28 14-07-2009, 06:58 PM

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??

#29 14-07-2009, 07:08 PM

Baz
Is it the Sunday?

Got a few on ebay

BIG"E" · #30 14-07-2009, 07:11 PM

AS in the title its Saturday 18th July.

#31 14-07-2009, 07:41 PM

I think we are all sorted!

666subaru · #32 14-07-2009, 08:44 PM

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 · #33 14-07-2009, 10:06 PM

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

#34 14-07-2009, 10:29 PM

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

herbert · #35 14-07-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

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 · #36 15-07-2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

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 · #37 15-07-2009, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowman

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

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

666subaru · #38 16-07-2009, 07:51 AM

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 · #39 16-07-2009, 08:43 AM

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

#40 16-07-2009, 09:38 AM

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?

#41 16-07-2009, 11:20 AM

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

#42 16-07-2009, 12:06 PM

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

#43 16-07-2009, 12:26 PM

Easy peasy, cheesy, squeezy, japanesey, fleasy, kneesy uurrrrmmm

................... I'll get my coatsy!

#44 16-07-2009, 12:27 PM

What time then Mr Crowman sir!

#45 16-07-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by worzel

What time then Mr Crowman sir!

Not bloomin 5am thats for sure.

Pm sent

#46 16-07-2009, 01:29 PM

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 · #47 16-07-2009, 01:46 PM

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!!!!!

#48 16-07-2009, 02:17 PM

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 · #49 16-07-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

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 · #50 16-07-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

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

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