Southend 2012

[Steve Atkin]

Odd that they are still juggling with display acts at this stage.

Not even slightly unusual!

[FGR2]

Thought it was strange they added an item to their display list one day, then have it noted as cancelled a day later, that's all.

[Wes_Howes]

This is the first year for three years that I haven't made the trip down. Money has restricted my trips this year but I probably wouldn't have made the trip anyway I'm sad to say

[kalachnik]

This is my local Airshow, and I must admit that I was disappointed when I saw the line-up.

I just thought because of the involvement Easy-Jet are having (or are they?) there would be a slight boost to the funds to fill the gaps of the Red Arrows, because they have always been the public's favourite at the free airshows.

Last year they plugged the gap of the Red Arrows (on the Saturday) with the Vulcan, but this year some would say the Typhoon.

But to me it does not come to some great surprise that our front line fighter is at Southend, because it generally is every year as was the Tornado in the 90s.

For purely a Southend Council effort, its alright. But with Easyjet involved, perhaps my expectations were too high.

But i guess, one must not forget it is free after all.

Moaning aside, i'll still be there tomorrow.

[blackcat]

Anyone know the Display freqs and airport one please?

Thanks

Mark.

[Daniel_2541]

Anyone know the Display freqs and airport one please?

Thanks

Mark.

Southend App - 130.775
Southend Tower - 127.725
Southend Ground - 169.000
Southend Info - 136.050
Southend Emergecy - 121.600
Southend Handing - 131.400

As for Southend Display I cannot remember what they used last year.

[Anthony7]

why would the spitfire be displaying at 1400 when the flying is between 1300 - 1800?
does anyone know the actual flying times?

Im just happy that its gonna be sunny!!! (for a change)

[blackcat]

Anyone know the Display freqs and airport one please?

Thanks

Mark.

Southend App - 130.775
Southend Tower - 127.725
Southend Ground - 169.000
Southend Info - 136.050
Southend Emergecy - 121.600
Southend Handing - 131.400

As for Southend Display I cannot remember what they used last year.

Thanks

Mark.

[Southendnick]

Tutor just preformed a very polished display, shooting conditions (with my camer) were tough small white aircraft bright blue sky. Nice cooling breez very slight haze but still 10km vis, waiting around for anything else.

[UKTopgun]

display freq usually 132.9? IIRC

[Southendnick]

Hawk pair just buzzed the seafront

[LN Strike Eagle]

Hawk pair just buzzed the seafront

Eitherof them in the display livery?

[Southendnick]

Too quick to spot against the bright sky, tucano just made single pass high up hopefully she will return.

[FATBOYJARVIS]

So far all aircraft on the ground at the airport, awaiting typhoon.

[blackcat]

I'm on the pier. Hawks looked black to me.

[james_gr7]

So far all aircraft on the ground at the airport, awaiting typhoon.

it's going to be a pair of Typhoons . . . due 16.30

[james_gr7]

Anyone know the Display freqs and airport one please?

Thanks

Mark.

Southend App - 130.775
Southend Tower - 127.725
Southend Ground - 169.000
Southend Info - 136.050
Southend Emergecy - 121.600
Southend Handing - 131.400

As for Southend Display I cannot remember what they used last year.

Thanks

Mark.

Display frequency is 120.700

[Southendnick]

Tucano practice complete very nice display

[kalachnik]

Gonna have to pop down to the church for the Typhoons me thinks

[8674planes]

Are the Typhoons landing at Southend?

[8674planes]

Hangar 11 P-40 approaching Seafront!

[Daniel_2541]

Looks like a hawk flying around at the moment. I am at work and set back so may be wrong!

[Daniel_2541]

Are the Typhoons landing at Southend?

I have no idea but i hope so

[8674planes]

Typhoon on finals southend w/ airbrake up!!

[Southendnick]

P40 stunning display, Typhoon seen slunking about over airport.