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by alpha586
Fri 08 Mar 2013, 7:22 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Airshow Nightshoot [Market Research]
Replies: 60
Views: 16934

Re: Airshow Nightshoot [Market Research]

DEFINATELY INTERESTED never done a night shoot before so not sure of the normal cost but would be willing to shell out about 20-30 quid would love to see the harrier in the hide with strobes on if it were at all possible, powered up jags, helo with rotars turning would be brilliant thanx in advance
by alpha586
Mon 21 Jan 2013, 8:54 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Feedback from the FRIAT Forum Evening
Replies: 28
Views: 11827

Re: Feedback from the FRIAT Forum Evening

Regarding P&V East, was this sort of thing addressed? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MikePix/RIAT/2012/B-52H-Fairford-ruined.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MikePix/RIAT/2012/C17-Fairford-ruined.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MikePix/RIAT/2012/KC-10-Fairford-ruine...
by alpha586
Sat 30 Jun 2012, 7:30 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2012 Participants
Replies: 2402
Views: 487099

Re: RIAT 2012 Participants

Big Eric wrote:At least an eight year old could probably spell "spectacular".

Sorry chubby fingers little keys :surrender:
by alpha586
Sat 30 Jun 2012, 7:08 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2012 Participants
Replies: 2402
Views: 487099

Re: RIAT 2012 Participants

A quick question I would like to ask to the moderators on this site, What is the average age of the people who post on here because looking through the last few pages I would hazard a guess at about 6 or 7 maybe pushing it 8??? DBH have done a spectaculear job this year (not that I think they dont e...
by alpha586
Fri 06 Apr 2012, 8:54 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2012 |OT|
Replies: 198
Views: 55510

Re: Cosford Airshow 2012 |OT|

Hi Sabre86 Cosford is a good all round day out (as long as the weather holds out ) The static is generally a couple of helos plus some of the Jags pushed out of the tech training hangers (although one year the french managed to get a cn295 in) As for the flying display its generally RAF and civvie w...
by alpha586
Mon 02 Apr 2012, 9:50 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: The RIAT mole has resurfaced!!!
Replies: 320
Views: 73265

Re: The RIAT mole has resurfaced!!!

Looking at the first bit of the clue from a musical angel Peter Paul and Mary sang a song called "Settle down" they also did a song called "Puff the magic dragon" This was the knickname for the AC-47 Gunship and is also the knickname for the latest incarnation the AC-130 spectre ...
by alpha586
Sun 11 Mar 2012, 12:44 pm
Forum: Farnborough International Airshow
Topic: O.S.P.R.E.Y
Replies: 11
Views: 3700

Re: O.S.P.R.E.Y

Ospreys have been confirmed for RIAT guess its a safe bet to assume they will be making the short hop to FIA
by alpha586
Thu 05 Jan 2012, 8:47 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Accommodation for the RIAT
Replies: 19
Views: 3486

Re: Accommodation for the RIAT

I understand that you dont like camping but have you considered the alternatives? You are not going to find anything within walkin distance that resembles a hotel or B & B so that leaves you having to try around Swindon (easy access to the shuttle bus) and as many have already pointed out on her...
by alpha586
Thu 30 Jun 2011, 8:05 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Food Vendors at RIAT - Good vs Bad
Replies: 46
Views: 6291

Re: Food Vendors at RIAT - Good vs Bad

Park and view East Thurs and Friday. hotlinks are spicy sausages covered in BBQ sauce I thought hotlinks was an american term as I had never heard it before RIAT Whatever they're called they're still proper grub (translate=Real, tasty food) prices really good aswell last time I was there I think it ...
by alpha586
Thu 30 Jun 2011, 6:41 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Food Vendors at RIAT - Good vs Bad
Replies: 46
Views: 6291

Re: Food Vendors at RIAT - Good vs Bad

Best bit of food at RIAT is deffinately the USAF crew with the BBQ in the park and view especially when the weather is crap and they bring the food to you awesome service!! first order of the day "two wet hotlinks two mountain dew please" B...E...A...UTIFUL!!! (that is for two of us by the...
by alpha586
Thu 30 Jun 2011, 4:34 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion
Replies: 2855
Views: 427279

Re: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion

I think people are trying to read too much into these press releases. RIAT are just posting info as they get it. I guess you would still be moaning if RIAT didnt post anything and just kept you in the dark. The press realease maybe a condition of the sponsorship all companies want something for thei...
by alpha586
Sun 26 Jun 2011, 2:53 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Which Campsite for RIAT
Replies: 8
Views: 1344

Re: Which Campsite for RIAT

I used to stay at northleaze farm, but since they shut last year I had to find an alternative campsite, Sturck it lucky with bridge hause campsite, lechlade!! Crackin little site great facilities secure and two minutes from the river and more importantly the PUB!! Cheap too! :lol:
by alpha586
Thu 23 Jun 2011, 10:37 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Bike ride protest at Fairford airshow
Replies: 169
Views: 36872

Re: Bike ride protest at Fairford airshow

http://directactionstation.com/?p=3476 The bloke is an idiot....... Totally agree. The stuff he was coming up with was unbeliveable, he is suggesting that just because we go to the show that we're somehow war supporters . I have given him my two cent's worth in the comment box though it wont change...
by alpha586
Mon 20 Jun 2011, 10:20 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion
Replies: 2855
Views: 427279

Re: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion

I think RIAT have done a good job this year OK there isnt the quantity we have become accustomed to over the years but they have made up or that with some quality. Yes other airshows have got good line ups but how many can boast A-10, Rafale, Saudi Hawks, Italian tornado, Austrian 105, Sweedish grip...
by alpha586
Sun 19 Jun 2011, 10:37 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion
Replies: 2855
Views: 427279

Re: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion

How did you come up with 13hours of top class entertainment? There are literally only just over 20 flying displays I particularly want to see. So about 4hours of top class entertainment... So just because you only want to see half the show the rest ceases to be top class entertaintment for everyone...
by alpha586
Sat 18 Jun 2011, 7:01 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion
Replies: 2855
Views: 427279

Re: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion

DaveGriff wrote: A lot of money? Are you sure? I've got a Mach 3 pass and I don't consider that a lot of money... Do you fancy paying for my wife, my three sons and myself then???. I am still earning what i was 10 years ago and just a few pence short of 200 quid is a lot of money for a day out, not...
by alpha586
Wed 15 Jun 2011, 10:21 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion
Replies: 2855
Views: 427279

Re: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion

I cant believe all this talk about whether or not two aircraft were from the same era, I'm guessing all RIAT were trying to imply is that both aircraft were designed for use in the cold war, in the same way when the typhoon was first commissioned (late 80s) it was believed it would be flying against...
by alpha586
Fri 10 Jun 2011, 12:11 am
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion
Replies: 2855
Views: 427279

Re: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion

I simply cant believe people are still complaining about the participation you wanted a russian aircraft and RIAT gave you two!! and you still moan????????? To all those who say its only a flanker "they've been to RIAT before" so has the B-1 you are all craving so badley (a lot more than t...
by alpha586
Tue 17 May 2011, 11:36 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: RAF Cosford 2011 - General Advice Needed!
Replies: 7
Views: 3097

Re: RAF Cosford 2011 - General Advice Needed!

Hi Massive, due to the fact the vulcan is flying this year the traffic will probably be quite bad. The flying dose'nt normally start till about 12 so you have plenty of time to get in. The static is usually just a couple of aircraft (other than the museum aircraft ) so there is plenty of time to get...
by alpha586
Sun 15 May 2011, 9:11 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: Taking a group of Air cadets to RIAT
Replies: 4
Views: 1247

Re: Taking a group of Air cadets to RIAT

Hi if you are just visiting the show for the day you should be able to get the cadets in for free regardless of age as long as they are in uniform. I took my cadets a couple of years ago. The offer was only open for cadets in uniform as long as they are accompanied by a full paying memebr of staff a...
by alpha586
Sun 15 May 2011, 8:35 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT Accommodation
Replies: 21
Views: 4173

Re: RIAT Accommodation

Best thing to do is camp at one of the many campsites surrounding the base. I personally stay at one in Lechlade called Bridge house campsite. I realise camping is not for everyone and there are those who cant do without their home comforts, but if you want to to get to the show without having to ge...
by alpha586
Sat 23 Apr 2011, 6:42 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: AC70 Flypast @ RIAT
Replies: 19
Views: 4338

Re: AC70 Flypast @ RIAT

Plus they also play the important role of standing up right in front of the paying punters just as they are trying to photograph something taking off/landing... Well I have served with cadets in one form or another for over 18 years and have worked at RIAT. It is hard work and long days! yes the ca...
by alpha586
Mon 11 Apr 2011, 3:05 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion
Replies: 2855
Views: 427279

Re: RIAT 2011 Participation list

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/page ... 8839386689

Sorry if previous post was inaccurate just saw info on facebook and thought I'd share :dunno:
by alpha586
Mon 11 Apr 2011, 2:44 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2011 Participation Discussion
Replies: 2855
Views: 427279

Re: RIAT 2011 Participation list

CH 53 (s), x2 Tornados (s) tiger 50, C-160 Transall (s) Info on facebook page