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!

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...

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...

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?

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...

Not too far away in D134 and D135.

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...

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...

rockfordstone wrote: ↑

Wed 29 Jun 2022, 4:41 pm

Mine also arrived. Row D, dunno if that's good or not

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.

Tickets arrived today, beginning to feel very real now!

FarnboroJohn wrote: ↑

Wed 29 Jun 2022, 1:25 pm

How about Leuchars or Leeming?

Can't see it but Leuchars would be great!

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 ...

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.

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!.

Looks like a fantastic tour, really interesting set and commentary. I never realised the YF-23 was so weird looking!

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...

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...

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.

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...

King Cobra wrote: ↑

Wed 22 Jul 2020, 3:41 pm

Nice set but looks like a Polaris, not a Poseidon.

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...

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 ...

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...

Italian Flair by Brian Macdonald, on Flickr

Caught this at Prestwick dragging some F-18's back to the states.
N974VV Omega Tanker by Brian Macdonald, on Flickr

One from last years RIAT.
Puma by Brian Macdonald, on Flickr

Another nice set Dougie! good variety too.

Thanks for posting.

Brian