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by vbombers2
Wed 21 Jun 2023, 3:23 pm
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Weston 2023 - Axed
Replies: 4
Views: 3981

Re: Weston 2023 - Axed

Probably not helped by Weston turning into a craphole in the last few years.
by vbombers2
Wed 21 Jun 2023, 1:23 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion
Replies: 305
Views: 69178

Re: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion

I've been doing FRIAT since 2012 but this is the first time I simply can't come. The cost of accommodation for the whole six days is just too much plus the increased ticket cost. I usually did 2 or 4 days. I used to tolerate the knobheads sticking a camera lens in my face and a cramped grandstand se...
by vbombers2
Tue 30 Aug 2022, 6:55 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Red Arrows - Seven aircraft display 2022
Replies: 168
Views: 35962

Re: Red Arrows - Seven aircraft display 2022

Brevet Cable wrote:
Mon 29 Aug 2022, 2:01 pm
As a quick aside, and not involving the RAFAT, how many bird-strikes were there at this year's RIAT?
Would I be correct in thinking 2 ?
Even the birds are going on strike now?
by vbombers2
Sat 27 Aug 2022, 5:22 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Time for a new UK military airshow?
Replies: 41
Views: 5323

Re: Time for a new UK military airshow?

Professor_M wrote:
Mon 22 Aug 2022, 3:44 pm

If all this can be achieved, I'd hope to see Culdrose and Waddington return soon after.
Culdrose will never happen again. The variable weather meant that too many shows were write offs and there’s no interest in taking a chance with future events. So I’ve been told.
by vbombers2
Mon 18 Jul 2022, 4:01 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 3495
Views: 480244

Re: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

Have to agree about grandstand etiquette, some frankly obnoxious people there this weekend.
by vbombers2
Sat 16 Jul 2022, 5:36 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 3495
Views: 480244

Re: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

I see car park exit management is up to its usual level of incompetence.
by vbombers2
Wed 06 Jul 2022, 2:52 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion
Replies: 305
Views: 69178

Re: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion

The cost is a bit of a worry for me, but I don't spend big on many other events and it gives the wife a break from me for a few days :-) My biggest concern is being sat next to the same a***holes from 2019. It was a family of three who seemed to have little interest in the show beyond slagging off t...
by vbombers2
Tue 21 Jan 2020, 3:54 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2020 - CANCELLED
Replies: 1085
Views: 208877

Re: RIAT 2020

From the latest email: As we look forward to our 50th anniversary in 2021, we're pleased to introduce 1971, our new hospitality upgrade that combines contemporary food and drink with hints of 1970s style. In response to high demand for our First Class Lounge (nearly sold out on Saturday) we have de...
by vbombers2
Fri 26 Jul 2019, 9:11 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019 - Issues
Replies: 150
Views: 32240

Re: RIAT 2019 - Issues

When the A400M came over with those four other little planes (yes I know blades) I didn't even bother picking my camera up or watching them come over - I was more interested in watching a butterfly on the grass flying about - I think that sums them up. Bit harsh! But they could have done more than ...
by vbombers2
Wed 24 Jul 2019, 2:20 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019 - Issues
Replies: 150
Views: 32240

Re: RIAT 2019 - Issues

Have to say that I enjoyed the flying program, shame about Friday but we got an E-3A flypast so it wasn't all bad. Kudos to the A400M display team for stepping up when it seemed that nothing was going to be flying. On Saturday and Sunday the highlights for me were the Mig-21 and Flanker, F-18's wer...
by vbombers2
Wed 24 Jul 2019, 9:17 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019 - Issues
Replies: 150
Views: 32240

Re: RIAT 2019 - Issues

Have to say that I enjoyed the flying program, shame about Friday but we got an E-3A flypast so it wasn't all bad. Kudos to the A400M display team for stepping up when it seemed that nothing was going to be flying. On Saturday and Sunday the highlights for me were the Mig-21 and Flanker, F18's were ...
by vbombers2
Mon 22 Jul 2019, 11:33 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 664311

Re: RIAT 2019

Departures being delayed by Brize at the moment.
by vbombers2
Mon 22 Jul 2019, 8:24 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 664311

Re: RIAT 2019

Did anyone buy the pilots helmet the Romanians were selling? A snip at £500.
by vbombers2
Sat 20 Jul 2019, 5:56 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 664311

Re: RIAT 2019

Blue car park queue barely moved for half an hour now.
by vbombers2
Sat 20 Jul 2019, 10:12 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 664311

Re: RIAT 2019

I see FRIAT grandstand etiquette is heading for an all time low today.
by vbombers2
Sat 20 Jul 2019, 7:04 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 664311

Re: RIAT 2019

What’s with today’s FRIAT daily programme? I need my reading glasses to work out what’s going on. It’s awful.
by vbombers2
Fri 19 Jul 2019, 1:20 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 664311

Re: RIAT 2019

Typhoon reduced to a takeoff and landing.
by vbombers2
Fri 19 Jul 2019, 12:18 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 664311

Re: RIAT 2019

Viper cancelled.
by vbombers2
Fri 19 Jul 2019, 12:10 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Riat 2019 weather watch.
Replies: 122
Views: 26988

Re: RIAT 2019 weather watch.

BBMF and NATO flypast cancelled.
by vbombers2
Mon 08 Jul 2019, 5:23 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: FRIAT packages 2019
Replies: 100
Views: 18056

Re: FRIAT packages 2019

Has the password for the members area been emailed yet? I haven’t received it this year.
by vbombers2
Mon 24 Jun 2019, 1:18 pm
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Weston Air Festival 2019
Replies: 16
Views: 8504

Re: Weston Air Festival 2019

Anybody gone to Weston on this lovely sunny day ? They dont seem to have a Typhoon which they have had previously, but they do have the red Arrows as usual . Reasonable afternoons flying given that it’s a free show. Good turnout with the weather being favourable although photography difficult as th...
by vbombers2
Mon 10 Jun 2019, 8:22 am
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Weston Air Festival 2019
Replies: 16
Views: 8504

Re: Weston Air Festival 2019

Line-up has been finalised on the website. Same acts both days except Reds are Sunday only and Sea Fury is Saturday only. SATURDAY 22ND BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT CHINOOK GREAT WAR TEAM GAZELLE SQUADRON STRIKEMASTER TEAM RAVEN AEROSUPERBATICS WINGWALKERS AUTOGYRO RAF TUTOR T67 FIREFLY SEA FUR...
by vbombers2
Wed 15 May 2019, 10:49 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 664311

Re: RIAT 2019

HeyfordDave111 wrote:should have been there in 2008 then. :lol:
saturday morning of 2011 wasnt much good either. :biggrin:


I remember 2011 very well, huddled under the last remaining parasol in the Pimms enclosure waiting for the skies to clear. To be followed by the A-10 going tech :mad:
by vbombers2
Thu 21 Mar 2019, 3:04 pm
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Weston Air Festival 2019
Replies: 16
Views: 8504

Weston Air Festival 2019

On Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2019.

No flying acts officially announced yet, although a hot air balloon mass ascent is planned from the beach both evenings (weather permitting).

http://westonairfestival.com/
by vbombers2
Tue 06 Nov 2018, 1:33 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: FRIAT packages 2019
Replies: 100
Views: 18056

Re: FRIAT packages 2019

Quick question for previous FRIATters, how do you get those FRIAT lanyards to hold your passes in? They look nice and substantial compared to that little chain they send out each year. I remember seeing a few people with them, but wasn't sure how you got them as they weren't on the souvenir stand.