No it couldn't, look at the Raptor display schedule, has it ever done two displays on the same day! The Heritage flight is a totally different type of performance from the solo demo.
We'll see what happens come September. Maybe the Belgian F-16 will come across in return for the RAF contributions to Sanicole, but as for the assortment of other foreign displays I can't see it happening.
The Belgian F16 solo display has displayed at more than one show in different countries on the same day ( Waddington/ Belgian Air Days 2010 ) so it would be nice if the Belgians could send it to Scampton in return for the Red Arrows/ Typhoon and BBMF DC3.
It would be nicer if the Belgians could send their Thunder Tiger F16 formation across too - I wouldn't be complaining! they could also send their Red Devils team and A109 demos but I don't know if it will be possible for them to transit and display and then fly back to Sanicole...
As for the other items to 'share' I don't think the national aerobatic teams apart from the Reds do 2 displays in one day so the only possibility would be the saturday when there is no show at Sanicole.
It could be bad in 2018 as the planned Scampton airshow dates ( second weekend in Sept) clash with the Belgian Air Days planned dates at KB which normally have an impressive line up. Waddington used to suffer from clashes with the Belgian Air Days when it used to be in July until the Belgians shifted their dates so its a shame that the show that replaces Waddington is going through the same problem - maybe Scampton needs to switch dates????
BossMann wrote:The Belgian F16 solo display has displayed at more than one show in different countries on the same day ( Waddington/ Belgian Air Days 2010 ) so it would be nice if the Belgians could send it to Scampton in return for the Red Arrows/ Typhoon and BBMF DC3.
It would be nicer if the Belgians could send their Thunder Tiger F16 formation across too - I wouldn't be complaining! they could also send their Red Devils team and A109 demos but I don't know if it will be possible for them to transit and display and then fly back to Sanicole...
As for the other items to 'share' I don't think the national aerobatic teams apart from the Reds do 2 displays in one day so the only possibility would be the saturday when there is no show at Sanicole.
It could be bad in 2018 as the planned Scampton airshow dates ( second weekend in Sept) clash with the Belgian Air Days planned dates at KB which normally have an impressive line up. Waddington used to suffer from clashes with the Belgian Air Days when it used to be in July until the Belgians shifted their dates so its a shame that the show that replaces Waddington is going through the same problem - maybe Scampton needs to switch dates????
I've no idea what the Belgian F-16 solo display team (or any other display) has planned. But if they are displaying at Sanicole that weekend, wouldn't it make more sense for them to return the favour at RIAT, Cosford or another UK air show? Just a thought, although anything's possible.
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BossMann wrote:The Belgian F16 solo display has displayed at more than one show in different countries on the same day ( Waddington/ Belgian Air Days 2010 ) so it would be nice if the Belgians could send it to Scampton in return for the Red Arrows/ Typhoon and BBMF DC3.
It would be nicer if the Belgians could send their Thunder Tiger F16 formation across too - I wouldn't be complaining! they could also send their Red Devils team and A109 demos but I don't know if it will be possible for them to transit and display and then fly back to Sanicole...
As for the other items to 'share' I don't think the national aerobatic teams apart from the Reds do 2 displays in one day so the only possibility would be the saturday when there is no show at Sanicole.
It could be bad in 2018 as the planned Scampton airshow dates ( second weekend in Sept) clash with the Belgian Air Days planned dates at KB which normally have an impressive line up. Waddington used to suffer from clashes with the Belgian Air Days when it used to be in July until the Belgians shifted their dates so its a shame that the show that replaces Waddington is going through the same problem - maybe Scampton needs to switch dates????
Belgian F16 will most likely be at RIAT and has already been announced for Biggin Hill.
benji1867 wrote:Belgian F16 will most likely be at RIAT and has already been announced for Biggin Hill.
Probably small coincidence really that the Belgian F-16 being committed to Biggin Hill almost begs for inclusion in the Airbourne Eastbourne International Air-show (free-to-view ) that same weekend. Just sayin'.
At Sanicole the same day, I know Its not exactly far but if thats true then that shows a huge commitment to the UK airshow scene from the Belgians, who already massively support our shows.
Luke28 wrote:At Sanicole the same day, I know Its not exactly far but if thats true then that shows a huge commitment to the UK airshow scene from the Belgians, who already massively support our shows.
It's amazing. They've already been confirmed by 4 UK shows this year and look likely to do 2 more.
A healthy dose of reality is needed here. A handful of acts can and may support both, but many of the acts confirmed for Sanicole simply don't have the ability to support two different displays on the same day in different countries. The Belgians are (very) rare exceptions. Not even the RAF are contemplating supporting Sanicole and Scampton on the Sunday with the same acts. And many of the Sanicole acts will need to keep the Saturday free for rehearsal flights.