Homer Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Is anyone else going this year? Went a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it, the Russian MIG with thrust vectoring was something else, never seen a plane fly like that, it's unreal! Eurofighter wasn't bad either. I think the new US jet is there this year which should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Oooh, whereabout is it? Might be something to take the kids to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 And no fairford is not the answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 And no fairford is not the answer Fairfo... oh. RAF Fairford in South Gloucestershire (or Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, I forget). Just north of Swindon. Fab day out and SOOO much to look at you can never see everything. You would absolutely love it. It's not just aricraft stuff, they have cars, stunt shows, and lots of military folks from around the world that are always interesting to talk to. http://www.militaryairshows.co.uk/ven3.htm http://www.fairford-gloucestershire.com/fairford-air-tattoo.htm http://www.airtattoo.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Yup, we are in Odd one, are there campsites nearby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 As I work for a major well known UK defence contractor, I can get special tickets for the VIP enclosure for less than the usual entry fee which includes a sit down area, guidebook and food. Not sure on the allocation, but I'll have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 As I work for a major well known UK defence contractor, I can get special tickets for the VIP enclosure for less than the usual entry fee which includes a sit down area, guidebook and food. Not sure on the allocation, but I'll have a look Will you be my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Yeah im going went last year great show will probally going on the Saturday non stop action in the sky 24/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 As I work for a major well known UK defence contractor, I can get special tickets for the VIP enclosure for less than the usual entry fee which includes a sit down area, guidebook and food. Not sure on the allocation, but I'll have a look I'll have 2 adults & 1 child too if possible for the Saturday let us know cheers Lui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Will you be my friend Bugger: Just looked and I'm too late. Must have missed the original offer email and forgot all about it Sorry guys, but it seems I posted erroneously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Bugger: Just looked and I'm too late. Must have missed the original offer email and forgot all about it Sorry guys, but it seems I posted erroneously... Doesn't matter, I don't begrudge paying the entry fee anyway, it is a proper day's entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Yeah im going went last year great show will probally going on the Saturday non stop action in the sky 24/7 I'm there with my dad and brother in law on the Saturday, will keep an eye out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Bugger: Just looked and I'm too late. Must have missed the original offer email and forgot all about it Sorry guys, but it seems I posted erroneously... Not to worry mate last year I think entry tickets were £30 each & same again for grandstand view. They down layout well too could'nt see anything land or take off in the grounds unless you had grand stand tickets crafty layout but works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Not to worry mate last year I think entry tickets were £30 each & same again for grandstand view. They down layout well too could'nt see anything land or take off in the grounds unless you had grand stans tickets crafty layout but works There's some good spots if you know where to go. There's a free area right in the middle of the runway on the south side where you can get right to the front. You can see both ends of the runway with ease and it's the centre point for all of the displays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 There's some good spots if you know where to go. There's a free area right in the middle of the runway on the south side where you can get right to the front. You can see both ends of the runway with ease and it's the centre point for all of the displays. Nice one Darryl will look out for it & hopefully there this time round or back to grandstand & another £60 out lay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Nice one Darryl will look out for it & hopefully there this time round or back to grandstand & another £60 out lay It's one area they cannot fill with trade/closed stands as it's the centre point access for the runway, will probably be in touch if you're there on Sat anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I'm there on Saturday, staying in a hotel saturday night, then driving to Goodwood festival of speed on Sunday, i've been to Fairford before think it's great. I really liked seeing this there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 I'm there on Saturday, staying in a hotel saturday night, then driving to Goodwood festival of speed on Sunday, i've been to Fairford before think it's great. I really liked seeing this there. Nice weekend then Spotted that last year, but don't recall seeing it fly. Incredible bit of machinery and got a chance to look at it up close thanks to a friendly US Navy chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Is there still a good mix of old and new machinery there? IMO nothing beats the sound that the BBMF makes when it performs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Is there still a good mix of old and new machinery there? IMO nothing beats the sound that the BBMF makes when it performs. Yeah, there's a lot of older planes there. They had a supermarine spitfire, a lancaster, hurrcane and plenty of other WW2/post war planes doing displays. Although no where near as spectacular as the latest tech, they sound incredible and look majestic in the air. There were even some bi/tri wing post WW1 stuff doing some displays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Nice weekend then Spotted that last year, but don't recall seeing it fly. Incredible bit of machinery and got a chance to look at it up close thanks to a friendly US Navy chap Yup can't wait think it was 2006 when i went, it did fly then great bit of kit i'd love to see the SR71 fly but they've been mothballed i think, love the MiGs etc too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 You'e definately right, the newer stuff is spectacular to watch. In a way it's a shame they don't push the older stuff a bit more, but I guess they are 50+ year old airframes and alot cannot be replaced. I'm going to the trade day at Farnborouh next month, and really looking forward to seeing some of the cutting edge stuff and what it can do. Like you said before Homer, the Russian stuff with the thrust vectoring is awesome to watch. They almost come to a halt they can move so slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Yup can't wait think it was 2006 when i went, it did fly then great bit of kit i'd love to see the SR71 fly but they've been mothballed i think, love the MiGs etc too. I was lucky enough to see the SR71 fly there about 15 years ago. "Wow" doesn't quite cover it. It did a high speed, very low pass before flying back to the US, thats something I'll never forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I was lucky enough to see the SR71 fly there about 15 years ago. "Wow" doesn't quite cover it. It did a high speed, very low pass before flying back to the US, thats something I'll never forget Something like 3.5hrs to LA with an in flight refuelling, some bit of kit, when the new scramjets become more feasable that will be tame however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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