Lowestoft seafront air festival 2012

[gooner]

Hi guys this years show will be on a weekend for the first time the dates are earlier than normal due to the olympic games it will be held on sat and sun June 23rd and 24th. We also have a new airshow director and planner an ex red arrow and harrier show pilot Tim Miller.

[Danny]

Looking forward to it as always, the BBMF schedule has the Dakota, Hurricane and Spitfire and down to display: Link to Spreadsheet.

Also from the Aerostars Facebook page,

This week we have been confirmed for the Lowestoft Air Festival (23/24 June)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aerostars-UK-Formation-Aerobatic-Team/221042241312195

[Daryl R912]

Hawk display confirmed for both days

[Danny]

Tucano also confirmed, but only for Sunday.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/tucanodisplayteam/displayinfo/displaycalendar.cfm

[someguy1]

Im Guessing its due to Yeovillton on the 23rd

[Daryl R912]

Im Guessing its due to Yeovillton on the 23rd

Yes I suppose it is quite a journey for a 12 minute flying display. However the hawk seems to be able to manage it.

[Light Blue Spy]

Both Hawk and Tucano are also at Loseley Park (Guildford) on the 23rd . . . .along with lots more.

[Danny]

Reds confirmed for both days. http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displayinfo/displaydates.cfm

[Daryl R912]

RAF Falcons confirmed for saturday and sunday.

here is the link to the comment on the LSAF facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lowestoft ... 3192881916

[Danny]

From the Wildcat Aerobatics (2x Pitts Special) on twitter.

Just confirming that Wildcat will be displaying at Lowestoft on Sunday the 24th of June. Exact time TBA http://bit.ly/zXMgC4 @airshow2

[Daryl R912]

According to LSAF facebook page the RAF assets attending are:

Red Arrows, both days
Hawk, Both days.
Tucano, Sunday Only.
Tutor, Both Days.
King air, Both Days.
RAF Falcons, Both days.
BBMF, Both days.


no news of a typhoon or GR4 role demo, but i suppose they will be occupied with Yeovilton.

[gooner]

Another update this year if you donate £3.00 you will get a free program magazine too. Where normally that costs £3.50 separate to your donation.

[someguy1]

F-86 Sabre confirmed on their website - http://www.goldenappleoperations.org/calendar2012.aspx

[Danny]

F-86 Sabre confirmed on their website - http://www.goldenappleoperations.org/calendar2012.aspx

Good news, Lowestoft has been on the calendar for a few years now - but this year it looks like it's confirmed.

Also Marham Families Day has the GR4 role demo, so hopefully we'll see it over at Lowestoft too.

[tomcatforever]

Also Marham Families Day has the GR4 role demo, so hopefully we'll see it over at Lowestoft too.

Marham usually have a station role demo rather than the No.XV(R)Sqn demo team apart from last year when they were heavily involved in Op Ellamy.

No.XV(R)Sqn demo team are down for Yeovilton too, so i'm guessing Lowestoft might get the demo team and Marham's will be performed by one or more of the based squadrons. Depends what the RAF policy is on 3 "displays" in a day ..

[Danny]

Also Marham Families Day has the GR4 role demo, so hopefully we'll see it over at Lowestoft too.

Marham usually have a station role demo rather than the No.XV(R)Sqn demo team apart from last year when they were heavily involved in Op Ellamy.

No.XV(R)Sqn demo team are down for Yeovilton too, so i'm guessing Lowestoft might get the demo team and Marham's will be performed by one or more of the based squadrons. Depends what the RAF policy is on 3 "displays" in a day ..

Ah ok, thanks for the clarification.

Sally B for both days.

http://www.sallyb.org.uk/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=16

[someguy1]

Sally B for both days.

http://www.sallyb.org.uk/index.php?_a=viewDoc&docId=16

Havent seen Sally B at the beach for a while, great addition!

[rdchawk]

Redhawks duo down to appear at Lowestoft (taken from their website calendar)

[Danny]

This site has a participation list.

The Red Arrows (a seven ship formation this year) (F)
BBMF - Dakota, Hurricane and Spitfire (F)
RAF Hawk (F)
RAF Tucano (F)
The Falcons Free Fall Team
RAF Grob Tutor (F)
RAF King Air (F)
RAF Tornado GR4 Role Demo (one day only) (F)
Antonov An-2 (F)
Wildcat Aerobatics (2x Pitts Special) (Sun) (F)
Hawker Hunter (F) - TBC
The Red Bull pair (F) - TBC
Breitling Wing Walkers (F) - TBC
Aerostars (F) - TBC
B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B (F)
F-86 Sabre (F)

[Danny]

Looks like the Tornado(s) will be appearing on Sunday only.

[Danny]

Typhoon confirmed!

http://www.raf.mod.uk/typhoondisplay/displayprogramme/

[gooner]

Fantastic we have missed it for a few years now so will be a great addition for the locals

[Daryl R912]

looking to be an absolutely brilliant air show this year, lowestoft back to its best!! I was slightly concerned going up against such a large show as Yeovilton but seems it has gone in lowestoft's favour. Now we need the weather to play balll.

[Danny]

Well done to the organisers for getting the Typhoon, lots of other big seaside shows including Portsmouth, Eastbourne and Bournemouth have all missed out on it this year.

[gooner]

Yes we have missed it the last 3 years so its a nice addition and will pass your message on to the organisers