Clacton 2022
- JoshWiggins
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Clacton 2022
Making a full return this year on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th August with additional flights on Thursday evening.
FINAL LIST
Red Arrows
BBMF (L,S,H)
Pitts S-2S Rich Goodwin
Slingsby T67M Firefly Rod Dean
MIG-15
DH Vampire
Strikemaster NWMAS
Spitfire PR XIX Rolls Royce
P51 Mustang Hangar 11
Swordfish Navy Wings
Fireflies - 2x Vans RV4 (day and evening)
Tigers parachute team (day and evening)
Otto the helicopter (evening)
Team Raven
The Blades
OV-10 Bronco
Calidus Autogyro
FINAL LIST
Red Arrows
BBMF (L,S,H)
Pitts S-2S Rich Goodwin
Slingsby T67M Firefly Rod Dean
MIG-15
DH Vampire
Strikemaster NWMAS
Spitfire PR XIX Rolls Royce
P51 Mustang Hangar 11
Swordfish Navy Wings
Fireflies - 2x Vans RV4 (day and evening)
Tigers parachute team (day and evening)
Otto the helicopter (evening)
Team Raven
The Blades
OV-10 Bronco
Calidus Autogyro
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Re: Clacton 2022
It was lining up a very much similar line up to the last full show, but with Navy Wings showing the Swordfish attending I am now looking forward to it.
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Re: Clacton 2022
Few more updates today with Spitfire PRXIX, Mustang and confirmation on the Swordfish
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Re: Clacton 2022
It is now shaping up to be quite a nice show!
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Re: Clacton 2022
It's my birthday and I'm sure my son will want to go and take photos but no afterburner is a no for me. I only went last year due to the fact there were 2 f15 flypast. Let's hope its a nice day for those who attend
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Re: Clacton 2022
Just seen this tweet from Clacton Airshow saying:
"We hear there is some exciting news to come from our friends over at @ClactonGazette, give them a follow, You wont want to miss it!"
Could this be an interesting flight announcement?
"We hear there is some exciting news to come from our friends over at @ClactonGazette, give them a follow, You wont want to miss it!"
Could this be an interesting flight announcement?
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Re: Clacton 2022
Confirmation on The Blades and Team Raven
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Re: Clacton 2022
Final list now above with Bronco and Autogyro confirmed.
Should get RV's, Tigers drop aircraft, Pitts, Autogyro and Bronco on the ground at the airfield too.
Should get RV's, Tigers drop aircraft, Pitts, Autogyro and Bronco on the ground at the airfield too.
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Re: Clacton 2022
What's viewing like at Clacton airfield?
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Re: Clacton 2022
Not terrific but it's only a quick 10 minute walk to the seafront and the display axis.
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Re: Clacton 2022
Yeah, not great. I will likely head towards Martello end of the display line. Then head to the airfield before then end of the displays on Friday to catch departures.
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Re: Clacton 2022
Dan, I usually park in the st Christopher way car park in jaywick, walk into the sea wall and towards clacton as far as the Martello tower in front of the golf club (11th and 15th tees) then go out on the beachwear it curves round to the breakwater. It's about A10 - 15 minute walk. You're at one end of the display line and sunny side for the cross axis, because the beach faces south east it's a bit into sun but I've been to worse
Andy
The car park is free btw
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Re: Clacton 2022
Shame the Typhoon is not booked, especially as its due at Wattisham on the Thursday.
Swordfish also a doubt after not flying as yet.
Swordfish also a doubt after not flying as yet.
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Re: Clacton 2022
Yes its weird that there's no Typhoon. Would have improved the show quite a bit.
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Re: Clacton 2022
Is It Meant To Be Displaying Or Just A Stopover? I Live Right Next To Wattisham Airfield.JoshWiggins wrote: ↑Wed 17 Aug 2022, 8:55 amShame the Typhoon is not booked, especially as its due at Wattisham on the Thursday.
Swordfish also a doubt after not flying as yet.
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Re: Clacton 2022
Thanks. I was more interested in getting the Bronco at the airfield tbh, the flying display won’t be much use with a 300mm lens.andygolfer wrote: ↑Tue 16 Aug 2022, 7:33 pmDan, I usually park in the st Christopher way car park in jaywick, walk into the sea wall and towards clacton as far as the Martello tower in front of the golf club (11th and 15th tees) then go out on the beachwear it curves round to the breakwater. It's about A10 - 15 minute walk. You're at one end of the display line and sunny side for the cross axis, because the beach faces south east it's a bit into sun but I've been to worse
Andy
The car park is free btw
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Re: Clacton 2022
There is normally a temporary car park next to the airfield Dan, used to cost a fiver. A 300m lens should just about be enough on the beach as well
Andy
Andy
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Re: Clacton 2022
Dan, this was my album from the 2015 show using my 100-400 lens, many were only around 200mm focal length on a cropped sensor. Exit details of each photo are given on them. Cropped to suit but will give you a good idea
https://www.flickr.com/photos/125470545 ... 452619680/
And this was 2014, 2 Lancs and a Vulcan, those were the days!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/125470545 ... 754961741/
Andy
https://www.flickr.com/photos/125470545 ... 452619680/
And this was 2014, 2 Lancs and a Vulcan, those were the days!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/125470545 ... 754961741/
Andy
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Re: Clacton 2022
Just seen the weather for tomorrow. It Isn't looking good. Looks like mostly rain and thunderstorms for the whole day except the night displays.
The weather is a lot better on the Friday tho.
The weather is a lot better on the Friday tho.
Re: Clacton 2022
The bulk of the rain looks to have gone by about mid day - Cloudbase 14-18k ft, So I dont see it negatively impacting many, if any of the displays.GHPlaneSpotting wrote: ↑Wed 24 Aug 2022, 11:21 amJust seen the weather for tomorrow. It Isn't looking good. Looks like mostly rain and thunderstorms for the whole day except the night displays.
The weather is a lot better on the Friday tho.
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Re: Clacton 2022
Looking at the weather, the rain has shifted west a little so should not be too bad.
Swordfish replaced with Seafire
Swordfish replaced with Seafire
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Re: Clacton 2022
Participating aircraft need to be able to get there from North Weald/Duxford/Norwich.JoshWiggins wrote: ↑Thu 25 Aug 2022, 6:03 amLooking at the weather, the rain has shifted west a little so should not be too bad.
Swordfish replaced with Seafire
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Re: Clacton 2022
I have never seen a seafire before so looking forward to that!JoshWiggins wrote: ↑Thu 25 Aug 2022, 6:03 amLooking at the weather, the rain has shifted west a little so should not be too bad.
Swordfish replaced with Seafire
Re: Clacton 2022
Seafire went over Ford Dunton a short while ago.
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Re: Clacton 2022
Not too bad in the end, with only Tigers, MiG and Spitfire unable to make it. Having a bunch of them at Clacton Airfield saved the day.