LLandudno Airshow 2014
LLandudno Airshow 2014
Great to see that the Llandudno airshow is returning once again this year and due to take place on the 24th May. Currently confirmed are the BBMF with the Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire as well as a display by the Tucano. More info here http://www.llandudno-air-show.org.uk/
- Red Dragon
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The RAF Falcons have also been added to the list
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North Wealds DH Vampire is displaying too according to their website.
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Current participation list as taken from the VAS forums, looking like it's going to be a decent little show
RAF Sea King demo with RNLI
BBMF Spitfire
BBMF Hurricane
BBMF Lancaster
BAC Strikemaster
RAF Falcons
de Havilland Vampire T11
RAF Tucano
RAF Sea King demo with RNLI
BBMF Spitfire
BBMF Hurricane
BBMF Lancaster
BAC Strikemaster
RAF Falcons
de Havilland Vampire T11
RAF Tucano
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RAF Sea King demo with RNLI
BBMF Spitfire
BBMF Hurricane
BBMF Lancaster
BAC Strikemaster
RAF Falcons
de Havilland Vampire T11
RAF Tucano
Now with The Blades added, a cracking line up, and currently beats Rhyl hollow, even if Rhyl has the tin triangle attending.
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Great to see the show's official site (http://www.llandudno-air-show.org.uk/2014-displays/) now also including the following items in the lineup:-
Canberra PR9 - Midair Squadron
Griffin HT1 - Royal Air Force
P-51D Mustang - Hangar 11
Canberra PR9 - Midair Squadron
Griffin HT1 - Royal Air Force
P-51D Mustang - Hangar 11
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Well that Canberra HAS guaranteed my attendance, just a 20 minute train ride for me and a few friends!
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absolutely thrilled by the attendance so far, but really curious as to where Miss D has gone?
I swear I keep missing her displays...
I swear I keep missing her displays...
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Shyft87 wrote:...but really curious as to where Miss D has gone?
I swear I keep missing her displays...
I think "Flapjack" retired from flying airshow displays at the end of the 2013 season. I don't know what has become of Miss D, who is flying it or even whether it is on the circuit this season.
Excellent attendance for this show. Should make for some great shots if taken from the Orme.
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a real shame; I was really looking forward to seeing her on my doorstep,
but echoing the thoughts of most of us, it should be a chance for some great photos, The lanc is going to look great in the bay.
but echoing the thoughts of most of us, it should be a chance for some great photos, The lanc is going to look great in the bay.
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Superb lineup, especially considering it's only in it's second year and also free. As far as I remember the great orme is closed off to the public during the show as is the pier, still great to now have two decent shows in North Wales.
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andrew653 wrote:Superb lineup, especially considering it's only in it's second year and also free. As far as I remember the great orme is closed off to the public during the show as is the pier, still great to now have two decent shows in North Wales.
Well everyone I know says the Orme and the Pier will both be open. Mind you I have a feeling that the council might charge people for a different view, but depending on how sunny it'll be I'll be probably based somewhere different.
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Well last Saturday was the "Victorian Extravaganza" in Llandudno and part of it featured the BBMF MK XIX Spitfire, it was a good display as I stood on the orme (only guy there) but the display line ran from the pier to the little orme. So although I got some nice shots you'll need either 500 or 600mm or a lens converter for the nicely detailed photos of the single engined stuff, as for the Lancaster and Canberra though.........
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Here's the final line up from the show's Facebook page
Griffin helicopter (I'm assuming this to replace the Sea King in the Role Demo?)
Canberra jet
Vampire jet
Tucano
Blades display team
Mustang
Lancaster
Spitfire
Hurricane
RAF Falcons parachute team
The only problem is there's no kick off time for the display and there was no indication of what order they're flying in (however the above order would be good) Now bring on the Canberra!!
It's a good line up for a 'local' event!
Griffin helicopter (I'm assuming this to replace the Sea King in the Role Demo?)
Canberra jet
Vampire jet
Tucano
Blades display team
Mustang
Lancaster
Spitfire
Hurricane
RAF Falcons parachute team
The only problem is there's no kick off time for the display and there was no indication of what order they're flying in (however the above order would be good) Now bring on the Canberra!!
It's a good line up for a 'local' event!
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Looking good...hope to be on the Great Orme for this and praying for a nice head on canberra shot
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display times are up:
12:00 Blades,
12:35 tucano,
13:00 vampire
14:15: BBMF
14:50: P51
15:20: Canberra
15:45: falcons
12:00 Blades,
12:35 tucano,
13:00 vampire
14:15: BBMF
14:50: P51
15:20: Canberra
15:45: falcons
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Seems very spread out between each display.
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I thought that, but nevermind; i'll be in the arcades in between displays.
my wife says if I behave she'll even buy me an ice cream... yeaaaahhh!
my wife says if I behave she'll even buy me an ice cream... yeaaaahhh!
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Just had slightly more detailed timings passed on by the FDD with the inclusion of the arrival and departure times for the static Griffin
Saturday 24th May 2014.
9 am Griffin Helicopter Arrival for Static Display
12:00 Blades Formation Display Team
12:35 pm RAF Tucano from RAF Linton on Ouse
1 pm Vampire Display - Vampire Preservation Group
2:15 pm Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
BBMF carries out Fly-Past at Beaumaris at 2:35 pm
2:50 pm Mustang “Jumpin Jaques” from the Hangar 11 Collection
3:20 pm Canberra PR9 of Mid Air Display Sqn
4 pm RAF Falcons
4:30 pm Griffin Departs from Static Display
Just to note, there won't be a SAR demo with the lifeboat or a strikemaster in the display
Saturday 24th May 2014.
9 am Griffin Helicopter Arrival for Static Display
12:00 Blades Formation Display Team
12:35 pm RAF Tucano from RAF Linton on Ouse
1 pm Vampire Display - Vampire Preservation Group
2:15 pm Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
BBMF carries out Fly-Past at Beaumaris at 2:35 pm
2:50 pm Mustang “Jumpin Jaques” from the Hangar 11 Collection
3:20 pm Canberra PR9 of Mid Air Display Sqn
4 pm RAF Falcons
4:30 pm Griffin Departs from Static Display
Just to note, there won't be a SAR demo with the lifeboat or a strikemaster in the display
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Just hope the weather holds... BBC 7 day doesn't look too good
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andrew653 wrote:Just had slightly more detailed timings passed on by the FDD with the inclusion of the arrival and departure times for the static Griffin
Saturday 24th May 2014.
9 am Griffin Helicopter Arrival for Static Display
12:00 Blades Formation Display Team
12:35 pm RAF Tucano from RAF Linton on Ouse
1 pm Vampire Display - Vampire Preservation Group
2:15 pm Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
BBMF carries out Fly-Past at Beaumaris at 2:35 pm
2:50 pm Mustang “Jumpin Jaques” from the Hangar 11 Collection
3:20 pm Canberra PR9 of Mid Air Display Sqn
4 pm RAF Falcons
4:30 pm Griffin Departs from Static Display
Just to note, there won't be a SAR demo with the lifeboat or a strikemaster in the display
Apart from the arrival/ departure of the Griffin, there isn't much difference, only the Falcons, and more than likely everyone will have begun their trip home by then!
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You mean you won't be staying for the night life? They've got a whetherspoons...and a... They've got a whetherspoons!
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Shyft87 wrote:You mean you won't be staying for the night life? They've got a whetherspoons...and a... They've got a whetherspoons!
I've spent more time in Llandudno than I'd care to admit, and you're sure that Llandudno will be heaving as always on a Bank Holiday weekend so I'll be in and out of Llandudno quickly as 'spoons (as usual on bank holidays) will be full of tourist chav's along with the 'Kings Arms' and the 'Kings Head' full of OAP's, the 'Cottage Loaf' will be chokka with the local "self important" people.
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forecast looking pretty grim...
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Shyft87 wrote:forecast looking pretty grim...
Definitely weather dependent for me, not to mention work issues Might be a dash for the Canberra late in the afternoon. Will the pier and Orme road be open?