Thanks for the replies, think we'll give the Da Vinci a miss...hardly a glowing review!, but some other great suggestions.
Much appreciated, cheers!
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- Thu 07 Jul 2022, 9:25 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: Eating out/Pubs in Swindon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2803
- Wed 06 Jul 2022, 8:14 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: Eating out/Pubs in Swindon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2803
Eating out/Pubs in Swindon
Looking to tap into the depth of knowledge here! My brother and I are staying in Swindon over the RIAT week. Previously we've been to the Rendezvous ( I think, chinese buffet, pretty decent) and the Jewel in the Crown for Indian food. However that is the extent on my knowledge of the area does anyon...
- Wed 06 Jul 2022, 12:08 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3495
- Views: 484843
Re: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
Me too, too many people falling down with Covid, so I'm keeping a low profile and taking all precautions, face mask etc when out. I fly down for RIAT next Tuesday and see the flight as the greatest risk of exposure, which would be a disaster. Anyone know where I could hire an NBC suit? Probably saf...
- Wed 06 Jul 2022, 11:04 am
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3495
- Views: 484843
Re: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
Me too, too many people falling down with Covid, so I'm keeping a low profile and taking all precautions, face mask etc when out. I fly down for RIAT next Tuesday and see the flight as the greatest risk of exposure, which would be a disaster. Anyone know where I could hire an NBC suit?
- Tue 05 Jul 2022, 7:15 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion
- Replies: 305
- Views: 70690
Re: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion
At least some clarity, and relief that the DD option still stands. Many questions still though, will we still be allocated seats on the day? Guess we’ll have to wait till next Thursday to find out! Thanks again to Tommy for raising this with DBH. Jason- Shuttle bus is not included in FRIAT, but tick...
- Mon 04 Jul 2022, 8:48 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: FRIAT 2022 Seating Plan
- Replies: 38
- Views: 29142
Re: FRIAT 2022 Seating Plan
Not too far away in D134 and D135.
- Thu 30 Jun 2022, 10:06 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion
- Replies: 305
- Views: 70690
Re: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion
Can we just remind everyone that RIAT ar ops & ATC wouldnt have been involved in this decision & dont deserve to be bombarded here or on social media Totally agree, and we’ll said. Peter has posted on twitter much the same, can only feel for them after such a tremendous effort for this year...
- Thu 30 Jun 2022, 8:13 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion
- Replies: 305
- Views: 70690
Re: FRIAT 2023 ticket increases discussion
Have to agree with the general consensus, although to be fair I did think FRIAT was good value even after the increase to £250, however these increases do seem excessive. Particularily challenging for most expecting full payment during the current show! Thanks for the notice, nice to feel valued aft...
- Wed 29 Jun 2022, 4:52 pm
- Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
- Topic: FRIAT tickets and others, Any news when they are out?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6403
Re: FRIAT tickets and others, Any news when they are out?
I’m row D too, and pretty pleased as only four rows from the top of the grandstand. Although to be fair I don’t think there is a “bad” seat in FRIAT.rockfordstone wrote: ↑Wed 29 Jun 2022, 4:41 pmMine also arrived. Row D, dunno if that's good or not
Tickets arrived today, beginning to feel very real now!
- Wed 29 Jun 2022, 1:28 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: More USAF F-35s to the UK
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4616
Re: More USAF F-35s to the UK
Can't see it but Leuchars would be great!
- Thu 17 Sep 2020, 6:47 pm
- Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
- Topic: NHS Spitfire and DHC Beaver at Cumbernauld Airport
- Replies: 0
- Views: 899
NHS Spitfire and DHC Beaver at Cumbernauld Airport
As part of the great north tour, the Spitfire and Beaver used Cumbernauld Airport as a base. As the weather was great this seemed like too good an opportunity to miss,so off to sunny Cumbernauld for me. Very limited view from both of my chosen locations, but nice passes and rolls before landing and ...
- Mon 10 Aug 2020, 10:44 am
- Forum: Heads Up/OTT
- Topic: A400M off Dover
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3188
Re: A400M off Dover
Yep, still patroling at c.500ft. Just heard it confirmed on LBC that this is regarding the small boats.
Photo opportunity for Preti Patel. Odious woman that she is.
Photo opportunity for Preti Patel. Odious woman that she is.
- Mon 10 Aug 2020, 9:59 am
- Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
- Topic: An-225 and Qatar Emiri C-17 Prestwick 02/08/20
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1445
Re: An-225 and Qatar Emiri C-17 Prestwick 02/08/20
Thanks for the kind comments, it was a gravity defying sight to behold! Talking to the airport ploice at Glasgow last week they estimated 8,000 people attended Prestwick! Certainly felt like it trying to negotiate the traffic! All good fun!.
- Sun 09 Aug 2020, 5:47 am
- Forum: 'Golden Oldies' Photos
- Topic: Edwards Air Force Base April 1997 - Blackbird, White Tops and Test Pilots
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4733
Re: Edwards Air Force Base April 1997 - Blackbird, White Tops and Test Pilots
Looks like a fantastic tour, really interesting set and commentary. I never realised the YF-23 was so weird looking!
- Wed 05 Aug 2020, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: C-130J Circuit Training at Glasgow
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1297
C-130J Circuit Training at Glasgow
Few images of ZH870 circuit training at Glasgow earlier today, weather was filthy at best. Hope they are of some interest https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50192781212_822174cfae_b.jpg ZH870 by Brian Macdonald , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50192724327_562a1602f6_b.jpg C-130j at G...
- Sun 02 Aug 2020, 9:00 pm
- Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
- Topic: An-225 and Qatar Emiri C-17 Prestwick 02/08/20
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1445
An-225 and Qatar Emiri C-17 Prestwick 02/08/20
Hugely understimated the interest in the An-225's pit stop at Prestwick today,I've never seen the place so stacked. The mound was probably not the best to get shots due to the volume of people, but a great sight nonetheless, heres a wee selection. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50181159468_3bc4...
- Sun 02 Aug 2020, 8:46 pm
- Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
- Topic: An-225 (and others) at Prestwick 2 Aug 2020
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1093
Re: An-225 (and others) at Prestwick 2 Aug 2020
Have to agree, never seen the place so busy, even when there's been an air show on, quite a spectacle though and nicely caught. I was at the mound initally and photography was, shall we say challenging. Great wee day though.
- Fri 31 Jul 2020, 6:08 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: A-ton-ov Variety at Prestwick
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1097
Re: A-ton-ov Variety at Prestwick
Great shots, weather looks fine too. I was going to head down yesterday to catch the Antonov departing and the Kuwaiti C-17, but the weather was just too grim, there will be another day!
What were they thinking with that last colour scheme though? Yuk...
What were they thinking with that last colour scheme though? Yuk...
- Wed 22 Jul 2020, 8:18 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Prestwick 19/07/20
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1171
Re: Prestwick 19/07/20
You are of course correct. Don't know what I was thinking, if at all, Photo is even titled Polaris.
It was late at night etc, etc...
- Mon 20 Jul 2020, 12:07 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Prestwick 19/07/20
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1171
Prestwick 19/07/20
A couple of nice movements today at Prestwick, arrived just in time for the UAE C-17, then relocated for the Poseidon. First post lockdown visit, great to get back for some snaps! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50130522238_beb420a048_b.jpg United Arab Emarites Air Force C-17 by Brian Macdonald ...
- Fri 10 Jul 2020, 3:58 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: ZP801 Pride of Moray- On finals at Glasgow 10/07/20
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2074
ZP801 Pride of Moray- On finals at Glasgow 10/07/20
I seem to have missed most of the recent military visitors into Glasgow recently, so rather pleased to have had the camera handy when this passed through earlier. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50097671836_28d2e1df8a_b.jpg ZP801 by Brian Macdonald , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535...
- Mon 06 Jul 2020, 6:17 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: The Human Element
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3260
- Wed 01 Jul 2020, 7:22 am
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Three is the Magic Number
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2409
Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Three is the Magic Number
Caught this at Prestwick dragging some F-18's back to the states.
N974VV Omega Tanker by Brian Macdonald, on Flickr
N974VV Omega Tanker by Brian Macdonald, on Flickr
- Mon 15 Jun 2020, 12:21 pm
- Forum: Themed Photo Threads
- Topic: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Rotor Blur!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3068
- Thu 11 Jun 2020, 8:03 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Prestwick 11/6/20
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1641
Re: Prestwick 11/6/20
Another nice set Dougie! good variety too.
Thanks for posting.
Brian
Thanks for posting.
Brian