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by austinp
Wed 11 Oct 2023, 6:03 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford flying finale
Replies: 31
Views: 10027

Re: Duxford flying finale

Left getting tickets too late, they've sold out.

By any chance, if someone can't make it, I'm after a pair of tickets.

Thanks in advance.
by austinp
Wed 11 Oct 2023, 6:03 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford dates 2023
Replies: 127
Views: 68343

Re: Duxford dates 2023

Left getting tickets too late, they've sold out.

By any chance, if someone can't make it, I'm after a pair of tickets.

Thanks in advance.
by austinp
Thu 29 Jun 2023, 11:47 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934442

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Looks like an increased level of security, with EVERY bag being searched, me thinks they have got a tip off about a potential protest/disruption at the event. The oil protestors I reckon. The e-mail suggest taking less stuff. This is difficult with two camera setups, and a decent packed lunch! But ...
by austinp
Thu 29 Jun 2023, 9:23 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Where is everyone staying this year?
Replies: 66
Views: 11087

Re: Where is everyone staying this year?

AirBnB in Fairford.

Keeping my fingers crossed the owners don't cancel. Heard of cancellations prior to last years show..
by austinp
Thu 29 Jun 2023, 9:20 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934442

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Looks like an increased level of security, with EVERY bag being searched, me thinks they have got a tip off about a potential protest/disruption at the event. The oil protestors I reckon. The e-mail suggest taking less stuff. This is difficult with two camera setups, and a decent packed lunch! But ...
by austinp
Sat 24 Oct 2020, 7:41 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Battle of Britain Airshow 2020 - Cancelled
Replies: 258
Views: 73704

Re: Battle of Britain Airshow 2020 - Cancelled

I used a different card!

Got the refund 8 days ago.
by austinp
Sat 24 Oct 2020, 9:12 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Battle of Britain Airshow 2020 - Cancelled
Replies: 258
Views: 73704

Re: Battle of Britain Airshow 2020 - Cancelled

Hi all.

Not wishing to sound like a broken record, but has anyone had a refund yet?

Cheers.
by austinp
Fri 11 Sep 2020, 1:40 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Battle of Britain Airshow 2020 - Cancelled
Replies: 258
Views: 73704

Re: Battle of Britain Airshow 2020 - 18th-20th September.

Absolutely gutted.

I was hopeful, especially as it drew closer and closer.

But with the recent Government guideline revisions, I am not surprised at this.
by austinp
Thu 09 Apr 2020, 8:56 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: IWM Flying Festival
Replies: 48
Views: 28496

Re: IWM Flying Festival

My refund has now appeared on my card. I’m not sure what to do now, as I’ve changed our accommodation for the September show, and paid a bit more for it :-s I did this as I’d originally requested transferring tickets to the BoB show. Thinking about it, I really can’t see any show happening this year.
by austinp
Wed 08 Apr 2020, 9:55 am
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: The FR24/PlanePlotter Thread
Replies: 1007
Views: 517609

Re: The FR24/PlanePlotter Thread

Yeah, went over Kivton Park around 9am.
by austinp
Fri 03 Apr 2020, 6:43 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: IWM Flying Festival
Replies: 48
Views: 28496

Re: IWM Flying Festival

Hi all. I had clarification from IWM. They are issuing a refund for the Festival of Flight, I think they haven’t the skills or tech in place to transfer to another event. The FAQ on the website is going to be changed. They suggest purchasing tickets for the September show separately. I’m in two mind...
by austinp
Wed 01 Apr 2020, 1:12 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: IWM Flying Festival
Replies: 48
Views: 28496

Re: IWM Flying Festival

Hi all.

I followed the previously supplied link to transfer my tickets to the September Airshow.

However, I've just had an e-mail from IWM stating a refund will be given. Has anyone had a similar message, or confirmation of transfered tickets?

Cheers.
by austinp
Fri 20 Mar 2020, 12:23 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2020 - CANCELLED
Replies: 1085
Views: 208097

Re: RIAT 2020 - CANCELLED

Sad.

But expected.
by austinp
Wed 13 Nov 2019, 1:14 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2020 Wishlist
Replies: 170
Views: 45768

Re: RIAT 2020 Wishlist

Sorry, got more chance of having the Death Star do a fly-by than seeing any Russian stuff appear :-S

Would be great to see a Tonka flying, and the presence of a A-10 and B-1.

As long as the weather is fine, I'm not fussed about what shows up really.
by austinp
Wed 25 Sep 2019, 11:25 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019 - Issues
Replies: 150
Views: 32117

Re: RIAT 2019 - Issues

Thought I’d add my thoughts on issues or shall we say things that can be improved... Traders Every year the list of aviation related traders slowly disappear. This year it’s was filled with some better traders but the big loss of Squadron Prints will hurt us more than we know. A stalwart at many ai...
by austinp
Wed 25 Sep 2019, 11:18 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Duxford BoB - Saturday
Replies: 3
Views: 2355

Re: Duxford BoB - Saturday

Great shots mate :-)

Judging by the P-47 pic, I must have been behind you!

Opening the flight-line at the end of the day is a great idea, it might help with traffic. It took me 45 minutes to get out of the car park.
by austinp
Sat 21 Sep 2019, 9:11 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Next Mildenhall Patch Meet - Saturday 28th Sept from 11:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1949

Re: Next Mildenhall Patch Meet - Saturday 28th Sept from 11:

Many thanks, as always, to my old pal Remit31 for the pre-Meet publicity. Top man! I will be there with Booster Club merchandise direct from the 67th Special Operations Squadron. I will also be selling Booster Club merchandise on behalf of the 56th Rescue Squadron. I have limited numbers of the fol...
by austinp
Thu 22 Aug 2019, 9:01 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Gdynia Aerobaltic 19 (Sukhoi fest!!)
Replies: 6
Views: 2876

Re: Gdynia Aerobaltic 19 (Sukhoi fest!!)

Great pics mate, thanks for sharing :-)
by austinp
Sun 11 Aug 2019, 10:56 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: BBC Planespotting live....
Replies: 189
Views: 31792

Re: BBC Planespotting live....

Just watched the final episode, not bothered with the first two.

Couldn’t understand why the test pilot chap kept making obvious mistakes. Though of course the presenters wouldn’t have known :-s

Enjoyed it anyway.
by austinp
Sun 11 Aug 2019, 10:50 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: RIAT from above the clouds
Replies: 21
Views: 5218

Re: RIAT from above the clouds

Omg. Absolutely fantastic :-)
by austinp
Fri 09 Aug 2019, 3:06 pm
Forum: UK Airshow Review News
Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Reviewed
Replies: 24
Views: 9325

Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Reviewed

I liked this review a lot, it echoed many of my thought. Whilst Tom Gibbons may point out some inaccuracies, it would be nice of him to point them out to us lesser mortals. Regardless of that, DBH needs to take stock of these comments (and those from their own survey) and make positive actions for n...
by austinp
Thu 01 Aug 2019, 8:40 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: A Week Of FRIAT
Replies: 11
Views: 2570

Re: A Week Of FRIAT

Outstanding set
by austinp
Wed 31 Jul 2019, 3:36 pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: Patches for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1208

Re: Patches for sale

Chill folks. I have no issue with the word usage, it’s restrained and civil. Whilst it is annoying that someone is selling this at a profit now, it’s their choice at the end of the day. And if people want to pay a lot, then let them. I’ve seen other patches, such as the RIAT Spanish Harrier one, on ...
by austinp
Mon 29 Jul 2019, 4:43 pm
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Canon 7D Mk 2 - Top LCD Scratches - Removal Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 2467

Re: Canon 7D Mk 2 - Top LCD Scratches - Removal Advice

You could try polishing it out, the plastic is quite thick and not very hard so it could take a bit of polishing. Perhaps something mildly abrasive like toothpaste would take it back enough to get rid of fine scratches. OMG. Many thanks for that, it removed about 90% of the scratches. I’m very happ...
by austinp
Sun 28 Jul 2019, 6:04 pm
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Canon 7D Mk 2 - Top LCD Scratches - Removal Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 2467

Canon 7D Mk 2 - Top LCD Scratches - Removal Advice

Hi all. For RIAT, I took along my brand new camera. Prior to this I installed the appropriate Larmor LCD protectors. Whilst the big protector stayed in place, the top one had a bit of movement, I suspect this is because the top smaller display is slightly curved. I’ve just removed and reseated the t...