I liked the Black Eagles as well! One criticism though - the commentary music; arrrggghhh!!!verreli wrote: ↑Sat 16 Jul 2022, 5:59 pmI hadn't realised we had stealth helicopters either. Just brilliant.tankbuster wrote: ↑Sat 16 Jul 2022, 5:55 pmFrecce were their usual brilliant selves today but the Black Cats were even better. At times they were off the scale with that performance and that's what it was a performance.
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Any advice given the heat etc Shorts or long trousers cover from sun suggested for tomorrow ?
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Depends how you cope with sun, my arms are roasting today, and I’m glad I wore outdoors light trousers rather than shorts.
Wide-brim hat makes such a difference if you have one. Much more than a baseball cap.
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Bring baby wipes, I totally forgot and the grease of the suncream was driving me wild
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I see Farnborough got their US Navy P8,shame we missed out.
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I think the organisers did a decent job given the circumstances. More bowsers would have been nice, but they at least seemed easy to find. A lot of people seemed to be leaving earlier than usual, and I think front loading the flying schedule was, with hindsight an excellent move
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But we got 336 today with the Red Arrows and a blue sky.lambo17841 wrote: ↑Sat 16 Jul 2022, 6:32 pmI see Farnborough got their US Navy P8,shame we missed out.
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I bought these,
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-uv-arm-sleeve
Was considering chucking my bike in the car in case I can’t get into departures day, but decided against it.
Will see if these work or not.
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-uv-arm-sleeve
Was considering chucking my bike in the car in case I can’t get into departures day, but decided against it.
Will see if these work or not.
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Just home, absolutely drained but loved being back.
Austrian QRA is quite possibly the best display I have ever seen.
Austrian QRA is quite possibly the best display I have ever seen.
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Being ancient 70+ I can never understand why loud, heavy metal music is needed for a display item. To me it totally distracts from a display. I`d much rather hear the engine/s jet or prop.
I liked the Black Eagles as well! One criticism though - the commentary music; arrrggghhh!!!
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Being ancient 70+ I can never understand why loud, heavy metal music is needed for a display item. To me it totally distracts from a display. I`d much rather hear the engine/s jet or prop.
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Me too. I hate the stuff. I've switched to a once a day product that's more like an oil; apply it before you leave home and you're good for the day - worked a treat yesterday.
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Probably the loudest Typhoon demonstration i’ve ever heard also!
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I didn’t mind the Korean music.
Talk about music, RAF Typhoon, American tunes, you alright team?
The commentator kept talking over the music anyway!
I think usually dutch have flown with Hardwell, Thunderbirds with American cheese (same with ACC). To be fair what would appropriate music for the Typhoon be? Iron Maiden?
Talk about music, RAF Typhoon, American tunes, you alright team?
The commentator kept talking over the music anyway!
I think usually dutch have flown with Hardwell, Thunderbirds with American cheese (same with ACC). To be fair what would appropriate music for the Typhoon be? Iron Maiden?
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One exception, The Breitling Jet Team performing to Nightwish’s Sleeping Sun.Being ancient 70+ I can never understand why loud, heavy metal music is needed for a display item. To me it totally distracts from a display. I`d much rather hear the engine/s jet or prop.
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In terms of displays, the C-27 Spartan was the best of the day for me, they were properly throwing it around, not just marginally but with full gusto. Shame the overall display was somewhat light in terms of large aircraft, the Spartan and Beluga both seemed notable standouts amongst the flying display
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It's better than the dreadful commentary the reds have, which is a monotone stating of what we are watching, can't they show an ounce of energy and enthusiasm occasionally. Being so close in the schedule to the Frecce really badly exposed the RedsBeing ancient 70+ I can never understand why loud, heavy metal music is needed for a display item. To me it totally distracts from a display. I`d much rather hear the engine/s jet or prop.
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Agreed... do miss Lingy.
As for music over displays - can understand for some of the more gentler stuff but fine with it (actually - i enjoyed it for the black eagles and also thunderbirds) for louder stuff- it fills in the gaps a little and you can't hear once the jet gets in close anyway.
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Brilliant day.
Frecce were brilliant as always, Black Eagles were brilliant,the end break to land is fantastic.
Austrian Typhoon Demo bets fast jet Demo,Really impressive.
Best solo i would day Zues or swiss Hornet imo.
Well done to organisers,brilliant mix.
Frecce were brilliant as always, Black Eagles were brilliant,the end break to land is fantastic.
Austrian Typhoon Demo bets fast jet Demo,Really impressive.
Best solo i would day Zues or swiss Hornet imo.
Well done to organisers,brilliant mix.
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It was embarrassing when the Riat photographers up the big ladder strongly “asked” the Spanish F18 team to move their tables, chairs,and items they were selling so they could get an uncluttered picture. The Spanish were less than happy and only moved when the senior officer told them to. While the Riat people offered to help they were impolite and could have come back later. Clearly they don’t speak Spanish or they would have got the drift of the unhappiness- please remember these people are your guests and we want them to come back - you and your photographic needs are secondary
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I think that's my biggest takeaway from today - the mix was superb. There was something for everyone and enough for even the most casual of attendee to stay glued to the sky. Massive well done to DBH and I can't wait to do it all again tomorrow!
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Did anyone hear if this was Saturday only please?verreli wrote: ↑Sat 16 Jul 2022, 6:44 pmBut we got 336 today with the Red Arrows and a blue sky.lambo17841 wrote: ↑Sat 16 Jul 2022, 6:32 pmI see Farnborough got their US Navy P8,shame we missed out.
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I have to say the Jordanians get a lot of unfair criticism and their display today was one of the best I’ve seen from them. That Austrian typhoon take off is on another level and the Hellenic f-16 is definitely up there now