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by Wrexham Mackem
Thu 29 Feb 2024, 1:25 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 881
Views: 604115

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

The Firecat is a really lovely little gem. Midnight Hawks are lovely too. As awesome as the F-18C is from them, for the sake of variety, it’s nice to have that team back. With them, the Reds, and rumoured Saudis, it’s nice to see so many legacy Hawks in the air for the (unofficial) Hawk 50th year. ...
by Wrexham Mackem
Wed 28 Feb 2024, 4:35 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: FRIAT 2024
Replies: 154
Views: 39253

Re: FRIAT 2024

On Friday the aircraft in red and blue areas are in place so you can walk to FRIAT from the car parks. Green zone is still live so to get from the green car park you use the internal shuttle bus. On Monday FRIAT run a walking bus across from blue gate only to get into the stand. Morning is ok becau...
by Wrexham Mackem
Fri 23 Feb 2024, 1:38 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: A-W Meteor NF.14 WS788 Restoration Project
Replies: 1349
Views: 609794

Re: A-W Meteor NF.14 WS788 Restoration Project

All good! And apart from a very enjoyable visit from and chinwag with this forum's very own Nige Watson, who spent a bit of time with us and learned first hand a bit about what goes into getting a 50's fighter jet working again, that was it for Saturday. It was enjoyable indeed! absolutely fascinat...
by Wrexham Mackem
Tue 19 Dec 2023, 2:44 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Flying Legends 2023 - 15-16 July - Leeds East/Church Fenton
Replies: 313
Views: 138316

Re: Flying Legends 2023 - 15-16 July - Leeds East/Church Fenton

Ah that's a great shame, I had everything crossed that Legends could settle in to Church Fenton.
by Wrexham Mackem
Mon 18 Dec 2023, 2:52 pm
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Canon eos90D
Replies: 6
Views: 1085

Re: Canon eos90D

Old Git wrote:
Mon 18 Dec 2023, 2:47 pm
Thank you Wrexham Mackem ,i have a Canon 100-400 Mk 2 at the moment
Sounds perfect.
by Wrexham Mackem
Mon 18 Dec 2023, 1:41 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: 23 shots from 2023!
Replies: 15
Views: 2837

Re: 23 shots from 2023!

Some superb photography of some fine subjects there. You've had quite a year Peter!
by Wrexham Mackem
Mon 18 Dec 2023, 1:36 pm
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Canon eos90D
Replies: 6
Views: 1085

Re: Canon eos90D

Very much so, but as with any camera body, choose your lens carefully.
by Wrexham Mackem
Wed 15 Nov 2023, 4:11 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024
Replies: 143
Views: 31999

Re: Cosford Airshow 2024 - 9th June 2024

Yes, me too. Its not so much the lack of updates that bothered me, rather what was ultimately presented.

I usually buy Cosford Club quite early. I'll hang fire for a while I think.

I'm rooting for Cosford, hopefully they can get back on form in 2024.
by Wrexham Mackem
Wed 01 Nov 2023, 4:21 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Wings over Houston 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 4091

Re: Wings over Houston 2023

That's a nice set!
by Wrexham Mackem
Wed 01 Nov 2023, 10:43 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
Replies: 505
Views: 173842

Re: RIAT 2024 wishlist.

I'd love the Blue Angels to tour Europe again. European tours were a regular thing up to 92, on a similar sort of cadence to the Thunderbirds. I suppose it'll take somebody in high command to want to make it happen. Of course the USAF has a much larger presence in Europe than the USN, which would ex...
by Wrexham Mackem
Wed 25 Oct 2023, 12:42 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Best Grandstand seat for RIAT 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 4541

Re: Best Grandstand seat for RIAT 2024

sharkyofcutsh wrote:
Wed 25 Oct 2023, 12:13 pm
How long does the flying typically last for on the Friday for RIAT?
About 4 hours. As opposed to 8 hours plus at the weekend. It is (mostly) made up of things that will feature at the weekend too.
by Wrexham Mackem
Tue 17 Oct 2023, 12:51 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Best Grandstand seat for RIAT 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 4541

Re: Best Grandstand seat for FRIAT 2024

As Hammerhead has pointed out, you can't book FRIAT for a single day. Its a 5 day package. Maybe one of the other enclosures will suit you. The public grandstand isn't ideal for photography as its quite a long way back from the crowd line, but the garden enclosure in front of it is great for a singl...
by Wrexham Mackem
Fri 13 Oct 2023, 9:00 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 881
Views: 604115

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

Typical marketing to induce panic buying .... at the moment no aircraft are confirmed ....."buy a ticket and secure a spot to look at an empty airfield" 😂 That’s a bit unfair. You’re buying tickets for RIAT and RIAT is what you will get. Its safe to say there will be an international airs...
by Wrexham Mackem
Tue 05 Sep 2023, 2:33 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Fun at the Victory Show
Replies: 10
Views: 2155

Re: Fun at the Victory Show

Ah you must have been right by me Paul, we should have said hello. Lovely images, and now I'll know what mine could/should look like when I go through them. The Victory Show is a gem of an event, and I mean the whole thing as opposed to just the flying display which is only a part of it, as unique a...
by Wrexham Mackem
Wed 30 Aug 2023, 12:00 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread
Replies: 881
Views: 604115

Re: RIAT 2024 - discuss most things thread

Such a shame as DBH used to be really good at that sort of thing. Always friendly and accessible.
by Wrexham Mackem
Tue 08 Aug 2023, 5:20 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: The Victory Show 2nd to 3rd September 2023
Replies: 34
Views: 12692

Re: The Victory Show 2nd to 3rd September 2023

Its worth noting the Lancaster is Sunday only, according to the event website.
by Wrexham Mackem
Tue 11 Jul 2023, 9:51 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: The annual UKAR meetup
Replies: 7
Views: 2546

Re: The annual UKAR meetup

I'm still in awe. Any man who can walk the RIAT static park in flip flops is more of a man than I'll ever be.

I hope the sunshine shows up and you get chance to be that daft again Ian!
by Wrexham Mackem
Tue 11 Jul 2023, 9:46 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 219483

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

Good review, one small thing though. The French Parachute team jumped from a Short Skyvan not the Herc that the Falcons jumped from. Seemed to be pretty fair and balanced, which might have been hard given the complaints leading up to the show day. AAh yes, of course! my apologies and thanks for the...
by Wrexham Mackem
Tue 11 Jul 2023, 8:39 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934082

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

bishbashbosh wrote:
Tue 11 Jul 2023, 7:02 am
I’m thinking about doing the grandstand this year on Thursday rather than P&V. I assume it’s the same procedure as on the Monday, just turn up at the blue entrance shortly before the gates open and join the queue?
yes, but the queue isn't too challenging on Thursday! Blue entrance, as normal.
by Wrexham Mackem
Sun 09 Jul 2023, 2:18 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Flying Legends 2023 - 15-16 July - Leeds East/Church Fenton
Replies: 313
Views: 138316

Re: Flying Legends 2023 - 15-16 July - Leeds East/Church Fenton

It’s ironic that the show has moved from Duxford’s awkward crowdline and obscured view of the runway to recreate a similar set-up at Church Fenton. Hopefully like Duxford the compensation will be in close up views of taxying aircraft.

Looking at the map, I wouldn’t know where to head for!
by Wrexham Mackem
Tue 04 Jul 2023, 4:11 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934082

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

FRIAT seemed to be pushing the left luggage option but I've had mixed results when I've used it in the past. One year was flawless, another year they lost my bag for about 45 mins. I also don't much fancy the scrum to collect first thing in the morning. They do seem to be pushing it, encouraging me...
by Wrexham Mackem
Mon 03 Jul 2023, 7:41 am
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: RAF Bulldog Celebration, Church Fenton 1 July
Replies: 3
Views: 2686

Re: RAF Bulldog Celebration, Church Fenton 1 July

This is great, looks a lovely event!
by Wrexham Mackem
Sun 02 Jul 2023, 3:38 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934082

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

Is it possible to get a taxi to departures on the Monday? Or even on arrivals day(s)? I'd like to do it next year, I know you can't get a taxi on show days though as there is no drop off point. I’d imagine so Jason, there isn’t a great deal of traffic around on non show days, and no one ways or tra...
by Wrexham Mackem
Thu 29 Jun 2023, 4:26 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934082

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

I don't mean to be a party pooper, but I don't think we need long lists repeating here when they'e available elsewhere and at the least on the front page of this thread.

Another ace update today, and the Saab a few posts up looks fab. I wouldn't mind at all if they sent that.
by Wrexham Mackem
Wed 21 Jun 2023, 2:37 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 934082

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

I received my FRIAT passes today, any reason why we no longer get the 10% discount card (or whatever discount it was) for merchandise sold inside the FRIAT enclosure ? Good point. I never even realised it wasn't in there! According to the blurb on the website https://www.airtattoo.com/friends/packa...