Edinburgh Tattoo Flypasts 2014
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Edinburgh Tattoo Flypasts 2014
Participants have been announced. Includes special appearance by the Red Arrows.
The scheduled flypasts will take place on:
Friday 1st (Typhoon),
Tuesday 5th (Typhoon),
Friday 8th (Tornado GR4),
Saturday 9th (Tornado GR4, RAFAT),
Wednesday 13th (Typhoon),
Saturday 16th (Typhoon).
http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafleuchars/news/index.cfm?storyid=4CA09E4C-5056-A318-A81759C88C1D007C
The scheduled flypasts will take place on:
Friday 1st (Typhoon),
Tuesday 5th (Typhoon),
Friday 8th (Tornado GR4),
Saturday 9th (Tornado GR4, RAFAT),
Wednesday 13th (Typhoon),
Saturday 16th (Typhoon).
http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafleuchars/news/index.cfm?storyid=4CA09E4C-5056-A318-A81759C88C1D007C
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Re: Edinburgh Tattoo Flypasts 2014
All set up for this except the 9th as I'll be in Glenrothes that day! Going to miss the Reds & Tonka!! But at least I'll get the rest of the flypasts!!
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WOW, just the thought of the Reds and a Tornado GR.4 hopefully in formation (just think Leuchars Reds with 4 Typhoons), Just gotta see that one........
Wonder if the Reds may detour over Glenrothes for you Stratocaster.
Wonder if the Reds may detour over Glenrothes for you Stratocaster.
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I hope to see the Tonka routing back to Lossie Unknown74,,I'll be taking my camcorder just incase! My mrs will be shaking her head and looking at me as if to say "you really are addicted to aviation!!" hopefully the Reds will route over by the Tullis Russell paper mill as a bonus before zapping off somewhere!!,,that will do nicely!
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Just had a thought, will they share the Flypasts out with No.1 Sqdn at Leuchars doing one or two and No.6 at Lossiemouth doing another couple with Tornados of 15 Sqdn as well as the special guests on the 9th all chipping in with appearances.
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15 sqn I'm assuming will provide the Tonkas,not sure if 6 will be the sole provider of the Phoons or if as you reckon, it will be shared between 1 & 6sqns.
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Any timings for these yet? I know that the single-aircraft fly-throughs tend to take place at 9pm to coincide with the opening of the Tattoo, but will the Reds be slightly earlier?
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Skyflash wrote:Any timings for these yet? I know that the single-aircraft fly-throughs tend to take place at 9pm to coincide with the opening of the Tattoo, but will the Reds be slightly earlier?
Can give you one: "On Saturday, August 9th at 8.30pm, the world’s premier aerobatic display team, the Red Arrows – representing the speed, agility and precision of the RAF – are set to enthral spectators with their own matchless contribution to the 2014 Tattoo."
Otherwise I imagine it will be 9pm for the opening flypasts.
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Excellent - thank you, massive hedgehog.
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Skyflash wrote:Excellent - thank you, massive hedgehog.
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Looks like the flypasts will have pairs of from tonight! 2 Phoons due tonight,2 Phoons due on the 5th,2 Tonkas on the 8th,2 Tonkas at 7:30 on the 9th with the Reds an hour later! 2 Phoons on the 13th and 2 Phoons on the 16th All pairs will have support from an air-up spare. Eyes to the skies @ 9pm folks!!
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Well this is very fine news indeed. I will be about a 5 minute walk from the Castle this evening but on Edinburgh's southside, so will keep my eyes peeled for the imminent 'phoonery.
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Nice to get the phoons last night,,6sqn pair. Callsign "VENOM" Hope you caught them Skyflash!
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Re: Edinburgh Tattoo Flypasts 2014
Red Arrows due at 8.30, not 7.30 as previously advertised.
Not sure if Tornado is part of formation or at other Saturday performance.
Not sure if Tornado is part of formation or at other Saturday performance.
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Hi mate is that not in the middle of the Tattoo starting at 1930hrs unusual
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I can testify to the tonkas appearing at 19.30 as they flew over just after my train left Waverley.
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Tonkas must've routed up the Western corridor back to Lossie.
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