No comment on the photos but a definite comment on the pre-amble. Air Day had something for everyone and some unique items/formations. 'Desperately disappointing' just isn't justified.

Antonov's arriving straight into display on Saturday and departing off-slot.

That's exactly right.

DeanW wrote:

PeteM wrote:But I feel we are wasting our breath with this.

I agree. Best thing is to not feed the troll!

Agreed! I'm out of supplies in any case!

Just from me - not posting on the organisers' behalf - I'd like to thank those that are still behind this year's show. Hope you all have a great day.

Paul

But no one's saying there isn't disappointment... It's clearly not going in, is it?! The organisers have done a great job - not just my opinion, but a fact. You've had it spelt out to you in the posts above - the cancellations in no way reflect lack of effort and if you truly believe they do, then t...

Shocking this year. Organizers should hang their heads in shame. You are there to organize a show and you have failed miserably. Ridiculous and unfounded statement - months and months of work, definitely some disappointments along the way but every effort possible made to present a unique and diver...

Shocking this year. Organizers should hang their heads in shame. You are there to organize a show and you have failed miserably. Ridiculous and unfounded statement - months and months of work, definitely some disappointments along the way but every effort possible made to present a unique and diver...

It's fast-approaching! There's likely to be one or two more additions in replacement of the Vulcan...

Yep - Air Day's hosting their debut display.

One that's just come back to me is from Biggin Hill Air Fair 1995, on the Sunday, following a fantastic, vapour-wrapped performance from Anatoly Kvotchur in the Su-27. Something like: "well, after THAT, he could probably display inside a cereal box!"

Tremendous man.

Very sad news indeed - RIP. Two massive losses to the airshow community this month, and last, from his and Jock's deaths.

It's described by the FN as a 'dynamique' presentation - so could well be a full-on solo. But then, the Role Demo was pretty dynamic!!

It's flying, Dave, and C295 is its static support. Arguably it's more than a replacement for the (excellent) Dutch F-16 demo since, as things stand, it's a UK 2011 season scoop!

aviodromefriend wrote:Not a word about that in the newsletter from Yeovilton today, only about a bit bigger aircraft with a different wingshape.

Newsletter was created/issued just prior to the Sea Vix confirmation.

Very pleased she's coming along!

PM Sent!

The pleasure flights are £35.00 on the day or £30.00 if you book in advance - http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operations-and-support/establishments/naval-bases-and-air-stations/rnas-yeovilton/rnas-yeovilton-air-day-2009/visitors/tickets/index.htm.

That was my thought/hope, too!

Cheers for that.

Heard but not seen over Barnstaple! Any indication whether that's our lot, or whether they might come out to play again this evening?

I'm sure. The Bucc's last airshow season was '93 and the Su-27 first appeared in '92, so a shot with both in could only be '92 or '93. '92 saw a single Su-27 attend and there's only one in that pic (the second would be parked alongside it), plus that's the position it was parked in prior to its slot...

Buccs and Vulcans all 1992, Breitling Fighters 1999.

It's both. As per: http://www.airshows.org.uk/news/2011/05/yeovilton-air-day-statement-dutch-f16-withdrawl/

Your Mosquitos are both 1992 and I'm pretty sure your Su-27s are all 1999 - a mixture of Saturday and Sunday (presuming you went both days!)

German Phantom arrived at around 1100hrs last year and carried out a series of missed approaches. That's no indication of what time it might arrive this year but certainly the bulks of arrivals will occur on Friday (historically, the display teams have tended to arrive and/or practise mid-week, whil...

You're missing a key point to my mind - even though Epic Formacion's (very well-worded) post's made it abundantly clear. I personally don't think the criticism's justified, but that aside - contributed images DO fuel the UKAR engine to a large degree. And that's not apparently been recognised or ack...

Excellent stuff mate! First four especially - some of your best work to date, I reckon.