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by UKTopgun
Sun 28 Jan 2024, 10:41 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 881
Views: 604469

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

Yes Alexandra Burke had been booked 😂
by UKTopgun
Sun 07 Jan 2024, 10:24 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Robert Taylor RIP
Replies: 7
Views: 1414

Re: Robert Taylor RIP

Sad news. For my money the only aviation artist who got each aircraft spot on in terms of realistic portrayal. Also his work had bags of atmosphere, the machines were alive, seemed to breathe, and in the battle scenes you could almost hear the crackle of machine guns and the thud of bombs. I have th...
by UKTopgun
Wed 25 Oct 2023, 3:20 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Your Favourite UK Airshow Venue
Replies: 26
Views: 6969

Re: Your Favourite UK Airshow Venue

For me Little Gransden may be my fave. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, the planes start up and taxi very close, the trip there through country lanes is a delight. It's the epitome of an English show on a summer day.
by UKTopgun
Thu 19 Oct 2023, 4:22 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Dates 2024
Replies: 48
Views: 16574

Re: Duxford Dates 2024

If you become a member mostly for the free admission on standard days,
you're far better off joining the Catalina Society for £20 per year as you can get
in free with that all year round except show days
by UKTopgun
Mon 16 Oct 2023, 5:59 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Dates 2024
Replies: 48
Views: 16574

Re: Duxford Dates 2024

If they want to charge 50 notes they had better get more imagination when it comes to bookings. Sending up the usual suspects won't cut it for me. I'm getting bored with DX thinking the usual Harvard, Cubs, MK1 Spit, Team Raven, Flying Comrades etc etc (just examples!) will do. For near RIAT price I...
by UKTopgun
Sat 14 Oct 2023, 8:36 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford flying finale
Replies: 31
Views: 10036

Re: Duxford flying finale

Was it better leaving North car park this year?
by UKTopgun
Sat 07 Oct 2023, 9:40 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford flying finale
Replies: 31
Views: 10036

Re: Duxford flying finale

Last year it was chaos leaving the North. Hope IWM learn the lesson for this year!!!
by UKTopgun
Tue 19 Sep 2023, 8:27 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford dates 2023
Replies: 127
Views: 68356

Re: Duxford dates 2023

Pretty sure the Typhoon is done for 2023
by UKTopgun
Sun 17 Sep 2023, 7:43 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September
Replies: 137
Views: 68888

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September

The 30 min gap was caused by cancellation of the WW1 birds and the Glads on the Sunday.

The Grace tribute was lovely I thought. And I didn't expect to say this but the Reds were really close at the Tank bank end and were rather good because of it! Not sure they fly closer at any other UK venue.
by UKTopgun
Fri 15 Sep 2023, 6:07 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September
Replies: 137
Views: 68888

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September

A tailchase, superb. Some years they had large Spit formations but not chases and those years felt a bit disappointing to me. Tailchases are the most impactful and immersive way to show off warbirds imho.
by UKTopgun
Fri 15 Sep 2023, 1:42 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September
Replies: 137
Views: 68888

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September

Doubt it will go down well with Sunday attendees if the Lanc and Sally B don't pair up that day, it's been a much advertised part of the show.
by UKTopgun
Thu 14 Sep 2023, 3:09 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September
Replies: 137
Views: 68888

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2023 - 16th & 17th September

R4118 wrote:
Thu 14 Sep 2023, 12:45 pm
Weather looks good for Saterday. For Sunday rain is predicted.
Hopefully it stays dry!!!!
Depends what website you use. The forecast changes a lot but currently Met Office says cloudy both days but not rain/low chance.
by UKTopgun
Mon 31 Jul 2023, 10:15 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Talk about non story... The article says the date was the Sunday AFTER the Air show!! A slow news week for sure.
by UKTopgun
Sun 30 Jul 2023, 4:34 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Old Buckenham 2023
Replies: 11
Views: 4391

Re: Old Buckenham 2023

Always a decent show at OB and it has really grown in recent years. Price rise meant I gave it a miss this year, the only negative is that Ken 'Exceptional' Ellis is a bit annoying on commentary. And his jokes are recycled year on year!
by UKTopgun
Sun 30 Jul 2023, 12:48 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Old Buckenham 2023
Replies: 11
Views: 4391

Re: Old Buckenham 2023

The Monos scrubbed, rtb
by UKTopgun
Fri 21 Jul 2023, 10:44 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Have never been to a major European airshow, but I must admit one or two do look epic. Especially venues in the mountains. RIAT can't beat that but it scores in other areas. In the end it's about what you look for in a show... Photogenic opportunities, serials, foreign exotics, just the flying etc e...
by UKTopgun
Thu 20 Jul 2023, 8:56 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

In the museum in Gatow there is a Spanish Casa which was once borrowed for an exhibition in the Netherlands. As it was being taken by barge through Germany, the swastika on the tail had to be covered. The Buchons I've seen in the UK still have one FWIW I absolutely hate the faux dogfights some disp...
by UKTopgun
Wed 19 Jul 2023, 6:41 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Genuine question, would people still be saying that if the display wasn’t accompanied by Enya? (Emotions can play a big part in decision making). For the record I thought it was a stunning routine. I think yes I would still love it but for me the whole package sealed the deal... Smokewinders, super...
by UKTopgun
Tue 18 Jul 2023, 2:48 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Those that either half know or don't know always seem to talk the loudest on the crowd line. Often people that do know just stay quiet I find.
by UKTopgun
Tue 18 Jul 2023, 1:44 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Yes Soloturk and Turkish Stars both pretty enthusiastic!
by UKTopgun
Tue 18 Jul 2023, 1:01 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Indeed, in our house we have a hairdryer with more noise than an Aviojet!
by UKTopgun
Tue 18 Jul 2023, 12:45 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

I agree about the Reds. They have become stale... Not enough invention in the manoeuvres last few years. The public usually say 'best in the world by far' but often people saying that either haven't seen a display in last few years or if they have, don't actually watch it objectively. As for comment...
by UKTopgun
Mon 17 Jul 2023, 4:01 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Think the Czech Gripen was warned 'too low' for that cool take off! Party poopers eh. Felt for RJF, no show all weekend. A long journey and no display. On Sunday the weather was improving and they asked to display but were told no by tower as weather was below minima. Shame. Similar thing with BAC F...
by UKTopgun
Mon 17 Jul 2023, 2:10 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Security
Replies: 69
Views: 15084

Re: Security

But no-one knew what it all meant, hence it was ignored on Sun by most in Red at least. I had a backpack and folding chair, did that make me hand or hold luggage? I had no clue either. I think they will keep the checks of course, but may bin the named lanes. Just my opinion of course.
by UKTopgun
Sun 16 Jul 2023, 10:08 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934507

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

I loved Pat Aguilla, esp the crazy commentary... Rat tat tat tat tat tat tat tat... And now strong applause for Patrilla Aguillllllllaaaaaaaaaa!

That paint job is naff though, not been changed in years, needs updating.