Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Lynx arrived and departed on show day last year.
Hope Old Warden didn't have anything like the rain that's just pelted us in Essex or the grounds and runway will be waterlogged.
Hope Old Warden didn't have anything like the rain that's just pelted us in Essex or the grounds and runway will be waterlogged.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Having not been to Old Warden before, and bearing in mind the flying doesn't start 'til 2.00, if one arrives at about mid-day does that lessen the chance of finding a parking space, and that gate tickets might have sold out?
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Andover wrote:Having not been to Old Warden before, and bearing in mind the flying doesn't start 'til 2.00, if one arrives at about mid-day does that lessen the chance of finding a parking space, and that gate tickets might have sold out?
Unlikely to have sold out I would think. There have been no warnings and several of the star items have dropped off the list.
You might have to queue a little longer at 12, and will be parked much further from your car, but I wouldn't anticipate any problems really.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Thanks for reply. Is all parking on the airfield, and are there many retail stalls?
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Andover wrote:Thanks for reply. Is all parking on the airfield, and are there many retail stalls?
Most of it. There is some overflow outside I think but it's not normally required to the best of my knowledge.
There's usually a few stalls to look around - some are in one of the hangars with a few more outside. Usual stuff - books, magazines, diecast and plastic models, prints etc.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Has the Wildcat flown this year?
Also the BBMF has just released their weekend schedule on Twitter that has Spitfire P7350 down for a flypast. Always welcome.
Also the BBMF has just released their weekend schedule on Twitter that has Spitfire P7350 down for a flypast. Always welcome.
Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Ryan. wrote:Has the Wildcat flown this year?
Also the BBMF has just released their weekend schedule on Twitter that has Spitfire P7350 down for a flypast. Always welcome.
LF363 will be with it as well. Flypast by both at 15:10
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
BBMF pair due Duxford for fuel before fypast.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
LN Strike Eagle wrote:Andover wrote:Thanks for reply. Is all parking on the airfield, and are there many retail stalls?
Most of it. There is some overflow outside I think but it's not normally required to the best of my knowledge.
If you are including the parking on the Shuttleworth grounds, but outside the airfield gates, then I agree.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Pen Pusher wrote:BBMF pair due Duxford for fuel before fypast.
Brian
Why can't they do that at Old Warden?
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
LN Strike Eagle wrote:Pen Pusher wrote:BBMF pair due Duxford for fuel before fypast.
Brian
Why can't they do that at Old Warden?
Have the BBMF ever landed anything at Old Warden?
But yes would be nice.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Not that I know of, but why not? They're often in on the grass strip at Headcorn each summer.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
does anyone know roughly what time flying will likely end? the website says "event ends 18:00" but is that the end of the flying or just the time the collection closes?
Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Jumbo wrote:does anyone know roughly what time flying will likely end? the website says "event ends 18:00" but is that the end of the flying or just the time the collection closes?
That's the end of the flying. I'm not sure what time they kick you out as I've never stayed that late, I think the latest I've stayed to is about 19:00.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Seafire III parked up.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
LN Strike Eagle wrote:Seafire III parked up.
After apparently what looked like a very heavy landing?
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
A light wing strike on landing.
Face is feeling the heat already, bring on the display!
Face is feeling the heat already, bring on the display!
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
uh-oh. No damage I hope?
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Thankfully all is OK! No damage done.
Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Wrexham Mackem wrote:uh-oh. No damage I hope?
Personally didn't see the wing touch the ground but it looked very close.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Reportedly not taking part in the display now?
Now confirmed as not flying by show commentary.
Now confirmed as not flying by show commentary.
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Dan O'Hagan wrote:Reportedly not taking part in the display now?
Yes, just announced it won't partake in the flying display due to a technical issue. Knickers.
Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Gladiator had some issues and has found itself making a precautionary landing in a field. Luckily been confirmed no damage to pilot or aeroplane.
Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Seafire arrival - sorry about the quality - first was grabbed and all were partially back-lit at that time of day...
Seafire 1 by Ralph Lunt Photography, on Flickr
Seafire 2 by Ralph Lunt Photography, on Flickr
Seafire 3 by Ralph Lunt Photography, on Flickr
Seafire 4 by Ralph Lunt Photography, on Flickr
Skillful recovery from the sudden gust that caught it - hopefully the damage is not too severe.
Cheers,
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Seafire 1 by Ralph Lunt Photography, on Flickr
Seafire 2 by Ralph Lunt Photography, on Flickr
Seafire 3 by Ralph Lunt Photography, on Flickr
Seafire 4 by Ralph Lunt Photography, on Flickr
Skillful recovery from the sudden gust that caught it - hopefully the damage is not too severe.
Cheers,
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Re: Fly Navy II - 4 June 2017
Good to hear both the Seafire and Gladiator are relatively unscathed. What a torrid start to the season it's been.