Throckmorton Airshow

[mrlovepantsuk]

For the second year running Throckmorton Airfield near Pershore, Worcestershire will play host to Throckmorton Airshow and Emergency Services Action Day in aid of Help For Heroes. the website can be found here http://www.throckmortonairshow.com/ but it doesn't look as though it has been updated since last year.


It's a nice little show with some flypasts and demos and some static aircraft that a few can be looked over. The show did have a few issues like no specific timetable with no real information to the crowd and viewing of the flying was a little bit obscured by bushes and distance from the flightline.

All in all though it is well worth the money and all for a good cause.

[westhamfan84]

looks good i notice the nearest train station is Evesham does anybody know how far it is to the show from there or if there are busses that make that journey many thanks .

[mrlovepantsuk]

The Airfield is about 6 miles away from Evesham Station, Pershore Station is only about 1-2 miles away but it depends on what time train you get as to whether it stops there. Not sure about buses but I should imagine that there will be a bus from Evesham or maybe Pershore but it will probably stop about a hour away from the entrance, if the show is on a Saturday which I'm not too sure about as it was on Sunday last year, I will check this in the next couple of days.

[D1Scafellpike]

Website now refers to 2011 show.

The issues referred to by mrlovepantsuk were frustrating with several flypasts in 2010 after the show had supposedly ended. I've just been browsing the photos of the 2010 event (via the show website) and wonder where the location of the helicopters parked on grass was 'cos all I saw were 'copters on concrete

EDIT: Having thought about it, I've a feeling the helicopter pics are from a previous year, the RN Sea King piccy seeming familiar. Can anyone confirm ?

[mrlovepantsuk]

Just had a look at the pics, they are from the previous year at Hindlip Hall.

[D1Scafellpike]

Just had a look at the pics, they are from the previous year at Hindlip Hall.

Ta for the clarification.

[Mr Benn]

Shame the show isnt today - nice clear day and not too hot or wet.

Is there any tips on where to park / when to arrive please ?

We are mainly going to see the Typhoons , so any idea what time they will be on will be good . Thanks.

[Shaft]

Flying starts circa 1pm with the Newcastle JP looks like a good line up to me as a lot of aircraft on there way to Cosford are calling in

[mrlovepantsuk]

last year was very hit and miss when the flying was with no set programme and not very audible announcements.

parking is on site.

[mrlovepantsuk]

also last year the role demo consisted of a couple of passes as they were low on fuel.

[Mr Benn]

Flying starts circa 1pm with the Newcastle JP looks like a good line up to me as a lot of aircraft on there way to Cosford are calling in

Is there a timetable I can view Mr Shaft ?

Thanks.

[D1Scafellpike]

With only a few days to go, a bit more detail on the show website of what they hope to attend (assuming it's more than currently indicated) would be useful. After attending last years event, which I did enjoy despite the aforementioned "flaws", I'm currently undecided whether to bother making the two hour drive to get there this year.

btw, can anyone confirm that the RAF C!30 that flew past last year was ZH885 please ? tia

[Shaft]

Here you go...

09.00 to12.30 Arrivals (static and display) Landing at Throckmorton

1240 Agusta A109 arrive rehearsal for display, land

13.00 Briefing for display pilots starting from Throckmorton **

13.30 JP3 N McCarthy Display 10 min

13.45 CAP 10 J Scott Display 8 min

14.00 Chinook Sqn Ldr I Hargve Flypast

14.15 Piper Cub B O’Brien Display 8 min

14.30 Tornado GR4 Flt Lt J Meadows Flypast

GROUND EVENT 14.30 TO 15.05 = 35 min

15.10 SE 5A x 2 + CL1 R Metcalfe (Ldr) Display 10 min

15.30 Twister x 2 P Wells / G Westgate Display 10 min

15.40 Agusta A 109 Lt Avi I Craeghs Display 10 min

15.55 Spitfire BBMF Sqn Ldr I Smith Flypast

16.30 Seafire A Walker Display 8 min

16.40 to 18.20 static aircraft and remaining display aircraft depart

GROUND EVENTS FROM 16.40

[PeterR]

I presume that'll mean you're arriving at Cosford about 2pm / 2.30pm ish?

[mrlovepantsuk]

With only a few days to go, a bit more detail on the show website of what they hope to attend (assuming it's more than currently indicated) would be useful. After attending last years event, which I did enjoy despite the aforementioned "flaws", I'm currently undecided whether to bother making the two hour drive to get there this year.

btw, can anyone confirm that the RAF C!30 that flew past last year was ZH885 please ? tia

I only live 4 miles away and I have doubts on whether I want to go or not if it is as disorganised as last year (having said that I wouldn't want to do it myself and appreciate what they are doing).

The ticketing isnt very clear either £20 per car or £5 per person as there isn't any public transport means that you either have to walk or drive so does that mean 1 person in a car is £5 or £20

[Shaft]

Peter
Landing at Cosford for fuel then off to display then back to Cosford for static at about 1400

Neil

[Mr Benn]

Shaft - many thanks for that. Im a bit peeved that my child has now decided there is something else to do that day. But I may still go .

Just clarifying - does the 'ground show' mean the Tornado display , or is it something completely different ? (id guess unfortunatley the latter)

Thanks.

Ps - current forecast is light showers (but then again , they cant get tomorrows forecast right, so what chance 4 days ahead ! )

[mrlovepantsuk]

Think it means things like dog display s

[D1Scafellpike]

Thanks for the schedule Shaft

[Mr Benn]

Guys - just a heads up on something Ive just spotted on the Red Arrows official website ...

On their schedule for Saturday ..

1912 - Reds flypast THROCKMORTON, Worcestershire

Ermm - wont everybody have gone home by then ?

[mrlovepantsuk]

last year they had come and gone before i had chance to get my camera to my eye such was the lack of information.

[Mr Benn]

I presume 'flypast' means a couple of swoops over the aerodrome ?

Thanks.

[mrlovepantsuk]

iirr last year they just flew straight over and never come back.

[Mr Benn]

Such a shame about the negativity on here. What seemed like a great idea to go to a local show is just diminishing with each post . Or is it just unfair comparing it to one of the major shows ?

[mrlovepantsuk]

sorry not being negative just being factual on my experiences of last year.

it is fantastic to have an airshow right on my doorstep but if it stays the same as last year then viewing is impared and if there arent the announcements there is a chance that you will miss the aircraft which is shame as it could be a very good airshow.

it is worth going though to see the "static" of aircraft, military vehicles, lorries and emergency service vehicles and remember it is for a very good cause.