FGR2 wrote:Unfortunately the event is getting a bit of a panning on the Facebook page.
I can't say I'm surprised - and I say that more in sorrow than anger . I came away disappointed for a number of reasons.
I arrived about 9.30 in good time to see the Puma arrive, and to be honest I could have left before 10.30. There were a few Police and Air Ambulance movements during the morning but that was pretty much it. I dawdled around for a couple of hours and went to have lunch only to find that "The Squadron" cafe/bar was open only to Aero Legends ticket holders. I don't know whether that's permanent or just for the Jet Fest. Does someone know? I also got the feeling that the event was somehow getting above itself, trying to be something that it demonstrably wasn't. Puma aside, the aircraft on view were pretty much exactly those that were there last year with no additional participation although I appreciate the blustery weather may have had something to do with that. Worst of all were the (small) number of funfair/amusements and fast food caravans which really doesn't bode well. I fear it may become like Duxford but not on steroids - just yet. There were no announcements that I heard to tell you what to expect or when - until something actually happened. I did see the JP3 take off and it then disappeared for about 15 mins by which time I was back at the car. Sods Law says I just missed something if I'd hung on another a few minutes! I'm sure someone will let me know.
I had only a 50 minute journey and felt is was marginally justifiable. I would have been very unhappy if I'd driven much further for this.
I will have some photos to post in due course.
Andy