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by banksy
Tue 22 Aug 2023, 11:29 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2024 wishlist.
Replies: 505
Views: 174022

Re: RIAT 2024 wishlist.

B1 (flying).

It has to happen again sometime, surely?

I do get frustrated when the B1 takes part in the exercises prior to RIAT, but then disappears home again a week or so before the show.

Couldn't they just extend their stay once in a while to take part in RIAT?

Pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaasssssssssse.
by banksy
Wed 24 May 2023, 10:56 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 219518

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

That B1 flypast... Remember the weather was pretty decent apart from the 10 mins that it was due to appear, it suddenly went very gloomy but a lovely sight and sound when it thundered through - agree it would have been nice for a further pass especially given the B52 did so (although seem to also re...
by banksy
Thu 07 Jul 2022, 12:24 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread
Replies: 3495
Views: 475790

Re: RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

Beluga is quite a catch! When was it’s last UK appearance? Most weeks at Chester Edited; I meant airshow. Woodford, late 90's I think. Surely a different Beluga version though, is this one a UK show debut for the XL? Indeed; the odd-ball configuration and the 'Beluga' name are the same, but it's ac...
by banksy
Mon 29 Jul 2019, 10:37 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2020 - CANCELLED
Replies: 1085
Views: 208096

Re: RIAT 2020

Never mind static, to see them in the air would just be incredible.
by banksy
Tue 23 Jul 2019, 11:10 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 661553

Re: RIAT 2019

FlankerPhoto wrote:Also RIAT 50th in 2021. :wink:


Hadn't even considered that one.

Surely to god, they'll get as much as physically possible in for this one.
by banksy
Tue 23 Jul 2019, 10:33 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 661553

Re: RIAT 2019

With regards to the B1, I love the aircraft so much and really wish they'd time their Baltops exercise over the RIAT month. I know..I know... Operational commitments and all that, as well as use of the airfield, but it would please so so many people if they could just see themselves doing it in the ...
by banksy
Wed 17 Jul 2019, 8:54 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Riat 2019 weather watch.
Replies: 122
Views: 26849

Re: RIAT 2019 weather watch.

I think we're all desperately hoping that we're not going to get a repeat of that infamous downpour on the Friday which then ended up flooding the fields and ruining the whole weekend.

Fingers crossed all.
by banksy
Sun 14 Jul 2019, 9:59 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Bastille Day flypast 2019
Replies: 10
Views: 3935

Re: Bastille Day flypast 2019

Fair play that was a decent and long lasting flypast.

Doesn't seem right though that the PDF would be the first up. They should surely be the final team flying past.
by banksy
Wed 03 Jul 2019, 11:20 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019
Replies: 5329
Views: 661553

Re: RIAT 2019

Reds and a B1 flypast, now that would be sweet.

Dreaming again...
by banksy
Wed 03 Jul 2019, 11:18 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Which camera lenses to take
Replies: 21
Views: 2665

Re: Which camera lenses to take

Apols, posted in the wrong thread.

Mods please delete.
by banksy
Mon 16 Jul 2018, 10:50 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2019 wish list
Replies: 398
Views: 76276

Re: RIAT 2019 wish list

If it's the NATO based celebration then it just has to be a flying B1 for sure. It's been so long since we had one that I'm getting to the point now where I feel I'll never see it happen again. If RIAT are able to pull it off then this will almost certainly be the highlight of the year. Please pleas...
by banksy
Sat 14 Jul 2018, 7:07 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2018 discussion
Replies: 6194
Views: 805355

Re: RIAT 2018 discussion

Loved the show as per usual but a tad disappointed that the B2 only did a single pass. I do wonder why that would only be the original plan when last year we had more than that, and that whilst holding it would've given about 5 times the single pass outside of the show area. That was the only negati...
by banksy
Sun 10 Jun 2018, 10:46 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: RAF Cosford Air Show 2018 - [Main Topic]
Replies: 955
Views: 227032

Re: RAF Cosford Air Show 2018 - [Main Topic]

Anyone got any timings for today at all?

Particularly for the fighters...

Thanks
by banksy
Fri 08 Jun 2018, 8:19 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: RAF Cosford Air Show 2018 - [Main Topic]
Replies: 955
Views: 227032

Re: RAF Cosford Air Show 2018 - [Main Topic]

Lucasjmet15 wrote:
mark_aviation wrote:
Lucasjmet15 wrote:It looks like the cosford base page has hinted at a B1 fly past ! :rock:


You got a link?


https://www.facebook.com/70817551926499 ... 156531383/

In the comments section


Is that an official page?

If not, how reliable is it?

Very interesting though and have been holding out hope of a flypast!

Everything crossed!!
by banksy
Sat 14 Oct 2017, 11:40 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Fairford NOTAM
Replies: 940
Views: 235543

Re: Fairford NOTAM

so with the b1s being at Fairford, can those who have experience of catching them departing advise if they leave at a regular time of the day and return at roughly the same point? Sorry for the questions but desperate to see a b1 take off again following many airshows without that happening. Just wo...
by banksy
Fri 13 Oct 2017, 10:26 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Fairford NOTAM
Replies: 940
Views: 235543

Re: Fairford NOTAM

Not too sure what aircraft are due up and around Fairford Next Week, maybe someone can enlighten me but I'm actually staying locally from Monday afternoon through to Friday morning so keen to know if anything is up and about. Was praying for b1's but guessing my luck won't be good enough for that so...
by banksy
Fri 25 Aug 2017, 8:52 pm
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Rhyl Airshow 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 7736

Re: Rhyl Airshow 2017

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight cancelled for this weekend due to the ongoing Grounding issue.

Not the best of luck for Rhyl as the show is looking light enough this year. Needed a typhoon to liven it up as too many light acts on the bill really.
by banksy
Sun 13 Aug 2017, 8:51 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Belugas into Hawarden
Replies: 8
Views: 2960

Re: Belugas into Hawarden

Chocks Away is actually a cracking little diner! If you want some overhead shots though of the Beluga, Wood Lane is good for those, a small country lane head on with the runway at the Hawarden end. Other end not so easy to park up but you can get very close to the end of the runway at the railway tr...
by banksy
Sun 16 Jul 2017, 9:23 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867090

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

Well, well done DBH that's all I can say. They produced a magical line up for this year's display and despite the fact I've got two toddlers who are only 2 and 3, this prevented me from going into the show and instead taking my 3 year old to a field nearby but not too close as the noise would've bee...
by banksy
Sun 16 Jul 2017, 8:39 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867090

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

So, Just to confirm is it 2.09pm in normal time that we are expecting to see them?
by banksy
Sat 08 Jul 2017, 8:32 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867090

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

Just a little heads up that the Air Tattoo app has now been updated for this year. It also has key timings for a majority of the U.S and British displays (I won't post them as I know some people will prefer the surprise). Has this been taken down hastily as I cannot see it available in the store? T...
by banksy
Fri 07 Jul 2017, 8:00 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867090

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

capercaillie wrote:
Ian2211 wrote:Had anyone got links to a good site to track the Thunderbirds


ITV


Fairdo's that did make me chuckle out loud!

:lol:
by banksy
Sun 02 Jul 2017, 9:57 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Townsend Farm
Replies: 2
Views: 1398

Re: Townsend Farm

Thanks

I've not had a response from them yet so wasn't sure if it was all good for this year or not.

Jeff
by banksy
Fri 30 Jun 2017, 9:40 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Townsend Farm
Replies: 2
Views: 1398

Townsend Farm

Hi. Does anyone know if this is open for parking during show days again this year? Going in to the show on one day and looking to go elsewhere to view on the other day, so just wondering if Townsend Farm is open like last year as not seen much from them on their facebook page this year so far. Thank...
by banksy
Sun 11 Jun 2017, 9:52 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)
Replies: 5050
Views: 867090

Re: RIAT 2017 (Discussion & Participation Thread)

What Cosford did bring home today was the fact that the Bone and Buff should be in the air for the Air Tattoo. Of course I know about the reasons behind it, but, and it's a BIG but...today brought back the memories of seeing both in the air for a UK airshow, something I've not seen for a decade and ...